BTEC Level 3 Performing Arts
Contact Details
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Position |
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| Rena Choolun | Head of Dance |
The Pearson Btec level 3 performing arts (Dance) is regarded as an academic A level by Universities. It is now 50% practical and 50 % theoretical. The course includes a variety of diverse Dance Styles, fitness and Dance within a Social/ political and Historical Context. The course is broken into 4 units. 2 are externally examined. You are able to retake units if necessary. Brief details shown below:
Course Requirements
Students must achieve a grade 5 at GCSE English and Studied Dance. The independent learner who is curious about the world and who has appreciation of cultures within society would excel in this course as there is a wealth of real life scenarios which are often reflected in current affairs within choreographic work.
Pearson level 3 Performing arts Dance is a dynamic qualification which encourages students to develop their creative and intellectual capacity, alongside transferable skills such as team working, communication and problem solving. All of these are sought after skills by higher education and employers and will help them stand out in the workplace whatever their choice of career.
| External examination | Exam | When this is completed |
| Unit 1- Investigating Practitioners- This is set by the exam board. This is a topic that is explored through an essay question. This is a written task in timed conditions (3hrs) you will be allowed to take into the exam 5pages of notes. This unit is typed up. | Written exam (coursework) | Year 12January exam |
| Unit 2- Developing skills and techniques for live performance – You will develop your technique in a variety of dance styles and create a piece of choreography in your chosen dance style which demonstrates the physical demands of the style. You will have written coursework to complete as well as a presentation task as well as a practical assessment |
Practical examination Written coursework |
June exam |
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Unit 3 – Choreography task set by the exam board Students must learn how to create an original piece of group choreography, lasting 10 mins using an externally set task based on a stimulus/ topic. This can contain solo, duets, trios within the group performance. To translate their dance ideas into choreography, students must develop and apply practical knowledge and understanding of choreographic processes, including: |
Practical examination Written coursework |
Year 13 May exam |
| Selected unit (by subject teachers) There are a number of optional units that we can choose from depending on your strengths as a Dancer/ style of dance your are best at and skills as a dancer. You can complete a minimum of 4 units or maximum of 6 units (if you are dedicated student you can work towards a higher qualification) |
Practical examination Written coursework |
Year 13 |
