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btec level 3

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​​BTEC extended diploma in performing arts practice

Level 3
Aged 16-18 years

VLUK funded programme 
 
OUR BTEC COURSE IS FULLY FUNDED by vluk 
https://www.vluk.org/search/btec-level-3-national-extended-diploma-in-performing-arts

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These courses are for 16 to 18 year old students who have just left school and aspire to make Musical Theatre/Dance their professional career.  

 

A 2 year course with https://www.pearson.com/ which provides solid foundations.  The course is the Btec Extended diploma in Performing Arts Practice Level 3. This enables the student to work on their strengths of dance, singing or acting or in Musical Theatre.  The course is specifically made to suit your needs. 

 

The BTEC course consists of 26 hours per week with the opportunity to top this up to 34 hours. The Performing Arts study programme will be delivered at our EPA learning site in association with . https://www.vluk.org/search/btec-level-3-national-extended-diploma-in-performing-arts

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VLUK is accredited by the Department for Education.

"The programme is delivered and managed by Virtual Learning UK, which includes the education, enrichment and qualification delivery. VLUK employ all teaching and enrichment staff.' ​

 

​You will receive the BTEC Extended Diploma as well as the additional training per week to make you "Industry ready" after graduation.  There is also the option for a small fee to attend top up classes and learn at your own pace with classes in different abilities offering more intense training. 

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Our Dance course focusses on all forms of dance where as our Musical Theatre course is split between Singing, Acting and Dance.  The perfect course to suit whatever your needs. 

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This course has high quality training in dance, singing and acting to prepare students for careers in West End, Tours, Cruise Liners, TV and Film. 

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Numbers are capped on this course so that you can train in small group sizes to enable you to be "A name not a number".

 

 

 

 

The demand on the performer is ever increasing as the Performance Industry grows.

There is a great need for Musical Theatre and Dance students who have been well trained in dance, singing and acting. We aim to help you achieve this. The stage is continually dominated by musicals and dance companies. 

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The Academy offers professional training from teachers who have and still are performing professionally. The emphasis is put on all disciplines equally to make all round performers.

 

All our courses are full time and intensive. At the end of the the 3 years each graduate will have achieved a balanced and complete all round training and be ready to go out and perform professionally with confidence and a style of their own.

 

Class sizes are kept small to enable individual tuition. 

 

Upon completion of our courses graduates will be equipped with the necessary skills in performance to enter the challenging world of Performing Arts.  Graduates will have developed skills, knowledge and expertise for a long and successful career in the Arts.  EPA is continually proud of its alumni and graduates can be seen in West End Shows, UK Tours, ln cruise liners and gracing our TV screens. 

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The course offers the following progressions:-

  • Progression to our Level 4  HNC course in either Musical theatre or Dance pathways.  AUTOMATIC place is gained onto our Higher education courses without having to re-audition again. This course is funded via Student finance UK. 

  • Progression onto our Level 5 HND course 

  • Progression onto our BA (Hons) Top up course

  • Progression to any BA (hons) course of your choice around the Country. 

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During your course you will be assessed through practical performances, rehearsals and classes.  

 

There are optional top up courses at a fee of £530 year in foundation and advanced (payable Monthly, termly or yearly). 

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Entry Requirements

  • 4-5 GCSE Grades 4 upwards

  • Maths and English are included in the above, however there is the opportunity to resit and study these within the course if these are not attained. 

  • There are special considerations for exceptional students, these are discussed at audition. 

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Performance opportunities

  • Annual showcase

  • Full scale Musical    

  • CYD 

  • Move it 

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