The Post-16 BTEC Extended Diploma in Musical Theatre is a two year course that involves the study a range of performance techniques, performance skills and the theoretical aspects of the art form.
The Extended Diploma is broadly equivalent to three A Levels.
The following subjects make the programme of study:
• Classical Theatre Performance
• Drama Improvisation
• Contemporary Theatre Performance
• Singing Skills for Actors and Dancers
• Applying Acting Styles
• Dance
• Choreographing Dance
• Developing Contemporary Dance Technique
• Movement in Performance
• Skills of Rehearsing and Performing small and large-scale shows
• The Historical Context of Performance
• Performing Arts in Workshop
• Performing Arts in Context
• Audition Technique
After the Post-16 course, students can progress via many different routes.
The following are examples of what students may go on to do: