Courses  > BTEC National Diploma in Performance

We are not recruiting for the BTEC ND Performing Arts in the academic year 2011 - 2012, and will be reviewing our provision for the future.  If you have any specific enquiries please contact us at info@circomedia.com

Circomedia’s BTEC National Diploma in performance is free to students aged 16 - 18. It gives students the opportunity to study a wide range of performance disciplines.  In the first year students begin with an emphasis on improvisation, playing,the imagination and potential for performance.  This is explored through genres such as Greek, Shakespeare, Commedia and Melodrama as well as devising techniques and working with stimulus.  Students also begin training in all circus disciplines with a strong focus on safe practice and core stability.  This is complimented by movement and physical theatre classes.

In the second year students continue to train in all circus disciplines.Students perform in a contemporary piece of theatre combining physical theatre, and also choreograph and perform their own dance piece.

In Performing Arts Business students prepare for work or further study, including spending a week gaining experience in the workplace.The second year is completed by a final ensemble performance in a professional venue.

This course is most suitable for students who have an interest in dance, theatre or sport. Applicants should have at least 4 GCSEs grade C or above and will be invited to a workshop audition and interview on receipt of a completed application form. Applicants without these qualifications who give a strong audition will also be considered.

This is a very practical and physical course, but all work is underpinned with academic study.The BTEC course runs 3 days a week to enable students to work part-time if necessary.  A BTEC National Diploma is the equivalent of 3 A-levels so students can gain entrance to university of further training.

Circomedia’s BTEC National Diploma is accredited by City of Bristol College.

What this year's students have said:

"The course is wicked! It helps with your confidence, health and you meet interesting people."

"It's changed my idea of what I want to do. I've learnt loads. It's given me loads of options."

"I really look forward to it, it gets me out of bed in the morning"