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Performing Arts / Creative Industries - Acting, Singing, Dance & Stage

These courses are ideal for anyone wishing to pursue a career in the Art & Design field. Kidderminster College vocational art and design programmes are offered across a range of disciplines, including fine art, 3D, graphic design, textiles and photography. The will allow you to explore your creativity, learn new techniques and specialise in an area of your choice.

Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Performing Arts: Acting

Course Content

To prepare learners for progression to Higher Education, specialised drama schools and/or careers in the Performing Arts. 18 units including:



  • Performance Workshops

  • Devising Theatre

  • Vocal Skills

  • Acting Techniques

  • Script Writing

  • Performing Arts Professional Practice plus other additional specialised options

Jobs and Careers

Professional performance on stage, screen, radio and television, touring theatre, roles in musical theatre, theatre administration/promotion.

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Course code: FT050C
Section: Creative Industries.
Progression routes: Could allow you to progress onto Higher Education courses in performance, teaching, drama therapy. Specialist courses in drama schools and colleges of performing arts.
Duration: Two years full-time
Entry requirements: 4 GCSEs at level C or above or equivalent. Learners with good practical skills will also be considered.
Interview required: Yes. Informal interview and exploration of abilities and an audition. All audition pieces must be at least 1 minute and 30 seconds long and from a published play.
Fee: If you are aged 19+ a fee may be payable - please check with Learner Services.
Additional costs / materials required: Yes, for visits and trips.Unrestricted clothing and comfortable shoes for rehearsal classes.
Tutor contact: Nigel Holman on 01562 512116. nholman@kidderminster.ac.uk
Qualifications gained: Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Performing Arts: Acting
Awarding body: BTEC/Edexcel
Examinations / assessment: Continuous assessment throughout the course.