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PERFORMING ARTS LEVEL 3

COURSE
OCR CAMBRIDGE TECHNICAL
TITLE

EXTENDED CERTIFICATE

General entry requirement for advanced level applies to
SPECIFIC ENTRY
this subject. Previous study of drama or performing arts is
REQUIREMENTS
valuable but not essential.

The Level 3 Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate in

Performing Arts is a high quality vocational course,
designed to offer students an insight into the performing
arts industry. Students will study five modules in total,
CONTENT OF
ranging from pitching and presenting a production,
COURSE
through to looking at contemporary practitioners and real

world issues within the industry. They will also create and
perform their own work before an audience. The

Extended Certificate is equivalent to one A level.

EXAMINATIONS Students are assessed through a variety of practical and

AND written coursework, controlled assessments and

ASSESSMENTS performances throughout the course.

Although the course is aimed at a career in the performing
arts industry, all the skills learned are transferable to
SKILLS, LINKS many other options.

AND This course will help improve students’ social and

PROGRESSION communication skills through the style and methods of
study. The presentations and performances in which they
are assessed will also build confidence and self-esteem.

Head of Drama: Mr D Melling
CONTACT
davidmelling@keswick.cumbria.sch.uk