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Production ArtsBTEC level 3 Extended Diploma
Course Leader: Anne HigginsEmail: [email protected]
Fact File• An intensive practical and academic production course which will also help prepare you for progression to higher education at University, an Apprenticeship or onto a career in the Production Arts industry.• It is a practical, work-related course. You learn by completing projects and assignments that are based on realistic workplace situations, activities and demands. • You will learn by undertaking vocationally active projects, some of which will culminate in performances to the public to echo the work undertaken in professional theatre companies. You will also work on production elements of at least four large shows across the two years, which will use Central Studio and QMC Hall.
Course SummaryThe course provides a holistic learning experience of Production Arts, which balances the development of skills with personal growth and intentions. You will develop into an independent, vocationally aware production arts student.
Throughout the course you will continually revisit your approaches to making and understanding production arts. You will have access to teaching and learning approaches that challenge you to deepen and refine your skills, adding complexity and exploring new contexts. The structure of the qualifications is in keeping with current industry practice and university teaching and assessment methodology. The completion of an extensive portfolio showcasing your skills and knowledge will prepare you for progression.
Progression skills and opportunitiesYou will study a broad range of production skills and techniques that explore a range of job roles within the industry, requiring an element of initiative you will develop once you have worked on the productions in the first year. You will gain valuable skills such as:• creative development: development of production arts skills• management: planning and overseeing projects• analytical skills: self-analysis and reflection
• teamwork: appreciation of the production arts industry and your future role in it • presentation: the ability to present yourself and your achievements effectively.• The Foundation Diploma, equivalent in size to 1.5 A Levels, the Extended Diploma is equivalent to 3 A Levels.
Specific entry requirements A strong interest in production arts is highly desirable (stage management/lighting/costume/design). You need to commit yourself fully to the demands of academic study both in and out of College. There are also production weekends organised immediately prior to each show, so that you learn about contributing to the work undertaken backstage as we prepare costumes, set and props. Production weekends will also involve rehearsals.
How is the course assessed?The overall qualification grading for the Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma in Production Arts Practice is P to D* and for the Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Production Arts Practice is PPP to D*D*D*. This is in line with the rest of the BTEC National suite. There are opportunities during the teaching and learning phase to give learners practice in developing
Employability skills:• cognitive and problem-solving skills: using critical thinking, approaching non-routine problems applying expert and creative solutions, using systems and technology • interpersonal skills: communicating, working collaboratively, negotiating and influencing, self-presentation • intrapersonal skills: self-management, adaptability and resilience, self-monitoring and development.
What topics will I be studying? Learners taking this qualification will study four mandatory learning and teaching modules:• Production Arts Skills Development • The Production Arts Industry • Personal Production Arts Profile• Collaborative Production Arts Project.
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Production ArtsBTEC level 3 Extended Diploma
Course Leader: Anne HigginsEmail: [email protected]
Fact File• An intensive practical and academic production course which will also help prepare you for progression to higher education at University, an Apprenticeship or onto a career in the Production Arts industry.• It is a practical, work-related course. You learn by completing projects and assignments that are based on realistic workplace situations, activities and demands. • You will learn by undertaking vocationally active projects, some of which will culminate in performances to the public to echo the work undertaken in professional theatre companies. You will also work on production elements of at least four large shows across the two years, which will use Central Studio and QMC Hall.
Course SummaryThe course provides a holistic learning experience of Production Arts, which balances the development of skills with personal growth and intentions. You will develop into an independent, vocationally aware production arts student.
Throughout the course you will continually revisit your approaches to making and understanding production arts. You will have access to teaching and learning approaches that challenge you to deepen and refine your skills, adding complexity and exploring new contexts. The structure of the qualifications is in keeping with current industry practice and university teaching and assessment methodology. The completion of an extensive portfolio showcasing your skills and knowledge will prepare you for progression.
Progression skills and opportunitiesYou will study a broad range of production skills and techniques that explore a range of job roles within the industry, requiring an element of initiative you will develop once you have worked on the productions in the first year. You will gain valuable skills such as:• creative development: development of production arts skills• management: planning and overseeing projects• analytical skills: self-analysis and reflection
• teamwork: appreciation of the production arts industry and your future role in it • presentation: the ability to present yourself and your achievements effectively.• The Foundation Diploma, equivalent in size to 1.5 A Levels, the Extended Diploma is equivalent to 3 A Levels.
Specific entry requirements A strong interest in production arts is highly desirable (stage management/lighting/costume/design). You need to commit yourself fully to the demands of academic study both in and out of College. There are also production weekends organised immediately prior to each show, so that you learn about contributing to the work undertaken backstage as we prepare costumes, set and props. Production weekends will also involve rehearsals.
How is the course assessed?The overall qualification grading for the Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma in Production Arts Practice is P to D* and for the Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Production Arts Practice is PPP to D*D*D*. This is in line with the rest of the BTEC National suite. There are opportunities during the teaching and learning phase to give learners practice in developing
Employability skills:• cognitive and problem-solving skills: using critical thinking, approaching non-routine problems applying expert and creative solutions, using systems and technology • interpersonal skills: communicating, working collaboratively, negotiating and influencing, self-presentation • intrapersonal skills: self-management, adaptability and resilience, self-monitoring and development.
What topics will I be studying? Learners taking this qualification will study four mandatory learning and teaching modules:• Production Arts Skills Development • The Production Arts Industry • Personal Production Arts Profile• Collaborative Production Arts Project.
