Pearson BTEC HND in Performing Arts
Course Structure
YEAR 1 -Pearson BTEC Level 4 Higher National Diploma in Performing Arts (General)
Level 4 units
- Core unit Mandatory - 1 The Performing Arts Industry (Pearson-set)
- Core unit Mandatory - 2 Professional Development
Additional units of study
- 10 Investigation of Specialism
- 12 Singing 1
- 13 Acting 1
- 17 Acting for Camera
- 20 Devising Theatre and Performance
Optional units of study (Students must choose one of the following)
- 3 Jazz Dance 1
- 23 Lighting Operation
YEAR 2 - Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Performing Arts (Acting)
Level 5 units
- Core unit - 32 Creative Research Project (Pearson-set)
- Core unit - 33 Working in the Performing Arts Industry
- Specialist unit Mandatory - 44 Acting 2
Additional units of study
- 46 Auditioning
- 51 Dance for Actors
- 52 Performance Project
- 64 Directing
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Available Sessions
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Pearson BTEC HND in Performing Arts (Year 1)
Y10626BF1A Swipe/Scroll
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Bangor |
Full-Time |
30/08/2021
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18 |
£2500.00 |
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Contact Hours
Contact Hours per week
15 hours contact time to include practical classes, lectures, workshops or tutorials.
Mandatory Additional Study
Maximum of 3 hours per week average over the academic year.
Personal Study
22 hours maximum studying and preparing assessments in your own time per week, and use of online materials
Entry Requirements
GCSE
- A minimum of 4 GCSEs Grade C or above (or Level 2 Essential Skills)
GCSE English
- GCSE English Language Grade C or above OR Pass in Level 2 Essential Skills Literacy
UCAS
A minimum of 32 UCAS points including:
- An A Level OR
- Level 3 National Diploma in Performing Arts
Access Diploma
- Access Diploma in Foundation Studies with overall average of 58%+
International Requirements
- Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) level B2
- PTE 51
- IELTS 6.0 (minimum of 5.5 in all skills)
- Or equivalent (examples of equivalent qualifications would be GCSE in English, Level 3 Programmes, Essential Skills in Literacy - Level 2, ESOL Level 2 or another qualification gained at an institution within the UK).
Admissions
Successful completion of the Admissions Process.
Additional Skills
- Desirable qualities should include good performance skills and/or performance experience
How will I be assessed and given feedback?
Students are assessed using a range of different methods. These include examinations, coursework, project based learning, presentations, practical, posters, leaflets, role-play, and case studies. This is dependent on the requirements of each unit of study. Oral, written and online feedback will be provided during your course to help improve and monitor performance.
Where will it take me?
Successful completion of the HND Performing Arts course (Year 1) will provide you with the opportunity to progress to the year 2.
The specific vocational content of this course, along with access to a state-of-the-art theatre environment provide an invaluable pre-requisite to employment in all aspects of the creative arts industries. Previous students on this course have gained employment in technical theatre, teaching, and acting roles as well as establishing their own dance businesses.
How will it make me more employable?
- Gaining a vocational qualification demonstrating your technical competence.
- Gaining a Personal Development qualification demonstrating your employability skills (communication, teamwork, critical thinking).
- Gaining hands on experience through Industry Projects (PBL).
- Getting involved in activities such as the SERC Volunteer Programme and SERC Student Companies.
As well as gaining a recognised qualification you will take part in employability skills workshops and gain skills in teamwork, commitment, IT and problem solving. You will also have the opportunity to become a member of The Glass Umbrella Theatre Company.
Additional Costs
Accreditation
Terms & Conditions
Students will be required to comply with SERC's Terms & Conditions of study.
While we endeavour to run all our courses on the advertised day, SERC reserves the right to change the day of week on which the course runs.
In addition to the above Terms & Conditions students must also adhere to the following:Customer Questions
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