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Overall, the industry contributes approximately £4 billion to the UK economy and is a major employer.\u003Cbr>The UK’s performing arts sector is vibrant, varied and hugely successful. It is a growth industry that offers diverse employment opportunities, for example in dance, drama, music, theatre, film, puppetry, costume design, directing, set design, make up or special effects, as well as in the support functions and roles that bring these art forms to the fore.\u003Cbr>Who is this qualification for?\u003Cbr>The Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Performing Arts is intended to be an Applied General qualification for post 16 students who want to continue their education through applied learning and who aim to progress to higher education, and ultimately to employment, possibly in the performing arts sector. The qualification is equivalent in size to 2 A Levels, and it has been designed as part of a two year programme, normally alongside a further Level 3 qualification . Students wishing to take this BTEC w ill have successfully completed a Level 2 programme of learning, with GCSEs or vocational learning.\u003Cbr>What does the qualification cover?\u003Cbr>The content of this qualification has been developed in consultation with academics to ensure that it supports progression to higher education . In addition, employers and professional bodies have been involved and consulted in order to confirm that the content is also appropriate and consistent with current practice.\u003Cbr>Students will study six mandatory units, covering the following:\u003Cbr>● Investigating Practitioners’ Work\u003Cbr>● Group Performance Workshop\u003Cbr>● Individual Performance Commission\u003Cbr>● Developing Skills and Techniques for Live Performance\u003Cbr>● Performing Arts in the Community\u003Cbr>● Final Live Performance to an Audience.\u003Cbr>Students choose two optional units, which have been designed to support progression to the range of sector related courses in HE, and also to link with relevant occupational areas. The optional units cover content areas such as:\u003Cbr>● acting\u003Cbr>● dance\u003Cbr>● musical theatre.\u003Cbr>This qualification enables students to acquire substantial cross sector knowledge, as well as practical skills. |\n\n1  \nPearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Performing Arts (720 GLH) 25.02.16  \n| What could this qualification lead to? |\n| --- |\n| Will the qualification support progression to further learning, if so, what to?\u003Cbr>In addition to the performing arts sector specific content outlined above, the requirements of the qualification will mean students develop the transferable and higher order skills that are highly regarded by both HE and employers.\u003Cbr>For example, in the Final Live Performance to an Audience unit, students acquire transferable skills such as teamwork, collaboration, planning, time management, communication,\u003Cbr>self motivation, decision making, self awareness and interpersonal skills.\u003Cbr>The qualification is intended to carry UCAS points and is recognised by HE providers as contributing to admission requirements to many relevant courses. Performing arts combines well with many other subjects, and when taken alongside another Level 3 qualification, the Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Performing Arts will offer the opportunity to progress to a range of degree programmes, depending on the additional subject (s) studied. This can include many related to performing arts.\u003Cbr>Potential degree courses include:\u003Cbr>● BA ( Hons) in Music, Theatre and Entertainment Management, if taken alongside a BTEC National in Business\u003Cbr>● BA ( Hons) in Theatre and Screen: Theatre Design, if taken alongside a BTEC National in Art and Design\u003Cbr>● BA ( Hons) in Drama and Event M","cbCaihblQQDLpHA6","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaihblQQDLpHA6","pdf",154073,"English","# Overview\n## Who is this qualification for?\n## What does the qualification cover?\n## What could this qualification lead to?\n## Will the qualification support progression to further learning?\n## Will the qualification lead to employment?\n## Why choose this one?","[{\"question\":\"Who is the Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Performing Arts intended for?\",\"answer\":\"It is intended for post-16 students who want to continue their education through applied learning and aim to progress to higher education and ultimately employment, possibly in the performing arts sector.\"},{\"question\":\"What units are included in the qualification?\",\"answer\":\"Students study six mandatory units, including investigation of practitioners’ work, group and individual performance tasks, developing skills for live performance, performing arts in the community, and a final live performance to an audience. 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