The Performing Arts Level 3 Extended Certificate is a 2 year course equivalent to 1 A Level. It is aimed at developing skills in all of the disciplines associated with the Performing Arts - theatre, music and dance - both as an audience member and as a performer. You will study a combination of practice and theory in order to develop your academic and performing skills to a high level, and you will learn how to improvise performance and interpret texts as well as understand how performances are produced, directed and choreographed. You will develop conceptual understanding as well as team working skills.
This course aims to provide opportunities for students to develop a wide range of performance skills in music, drama, dance and a range of genres. It will develop your understanding of how performers work and how performance has evolved over time, as well as all aspects of the production of a performance - as performers, producers and the audience.
A significant aspect will be your development of team working skills, essential to any successful performance.
You will take part in shows and performances throughout the year and must be prepared to attend rehearsals.
This course must be studied alongside 2 other A Levels. It is recommended that one of the other A Levels is in the performing arts area, such as Drama & Theatre, Dance or Music Technology. Other good combinations are Film Studies, Media Studies, English Literature, Fine Art, Graphics or Photography.
