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Fun Run Fundraising
A huge well done to all the students and staff who ran the Blackpool Beaverbrooks 10K last Sunday.
Olympic Spirit at Blackpool Sixth Form
The college will host its first community sports day with over 150 young people taking part, including pupils from at least...
Art students break “Out of the Frame” for exhibition in Thornton
Blackpool Sixth Form art and design students will be breaking out of the Frame for their exhibition at the Kiln House Gallery...
England Rugby coach speaks to Blackpool Sixth Form sport students
Brian Ashton, the head coach of the England rugby team that reached the final of the 2007 Rugby World Cup, delivered a...
Rugby Academy Boss prepares for Paralympic role
Paul Moran who heads up the Blackpool Sixth Form Rugby Academy has had a early insight into the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic...Announcements
Battle of the Bands
29th May 7.00pm
Performing Arts Musical Theatre Showcase
31st May 7.30pm
Pre-Sixth Form Conference
2nd July 8.45am - 4.00pm
Performing Arts - Level 2 Extended Certificate/First Diploma
The Dual Pathway Programme is year one of a three year programme. It allows you to progress smoothly onto a full range
of advanced level applied programmes. For more information about the Dual Pathway: Level 2 Programme click here
This course is available as a BTEC Level 2 Diploma (worth four GCSEs) and as a BTEC Level 2 Extended Certificate (worth two GCSEs).
What will I study?
You will study a range of units from across the Performing Arts, including acting, singing, musical theatre and devising plays.
You will be expected to take an active part in College productions that will take place throughout the year. The College also holds a Pop Wannabe competition where you can develop your vocal skills and compete with fellow students in front of a live audience.
Above all, the team of specialist staff is dedicated to ensuring that the course is both rigorous and enjoyable. We believe strongly in providing you with a realistic experience of what it is like to work within the world of Performing Arts.
Assessment
The BTEC First Diploma in Performing Arts is 100% coursework based, with no formal examinations.
You will learn by completing assignments that are based on realistic project and performance situations and will need to show full commitment during any rehearsals and productions that you are involved in.
Where does it lead
After completing this course you can move on to an advanced applied programme including courses such as the BTEC Diploma/Extended Diploma in Performing Arts.
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