- Study Type
- Full Time
- Study Level
- Level 3
- Start Date:
- 08/09/2025
- Duration
- 72 weeks
Course Sheets
View The Isle of Wight College's standard entry requirements for full-time college courses (depending on the level of the course to be studied).
Standard college entry requirements for Level 3 and a successful audition.There are four mandatory learning and teaching modules delivered across the 2 years of the course. Within these modules there are ten assessed units.
Year 1
Module A - Performing Arts Skills Development
- A1 Exploring Performance Styles
- A2 Creating Performance Material
- A3 Performing for an Audience
Module F - The Performing Arts Industry
- F16 Planning a Career in the Industry
Year 2
Module G - Personal Performing Arts Profile
- G17 Using Development Plans to Refine Skills
- G18 Producing a Personal Project
- G19 Using Material for Self-promotion and Networking
Module H Collaborative Performing Arts Project
- H20 Undertaking a Defined Creative or Administrative Role
- H21 Using Creative Collaboration to Develop a Project
- H22 Producing a Collaborative Project
The Extended Diploma, is equivalent in size to three A Levels and attracts UCAS points that meet entry requirements for those who want to progress to higher education courses. The course content also prepares leaners for entry level employment, with opportunities to network and build promotional material.
Areas of further study and employment include:
- Performance
- Theatre Studies
- Dance
- Drama
- Dance Culture and Choreography
- Acting
There may be a cost for purchasing equipment or uniform for this course. Find out about financial support available.
After two years of study you will get a BTEC Extended Diploma in Performing Arts Practice, equivalent to 3 A Levels. Grades range is between PPP and D*D*D*, if you achieve the top grade of D*D*D* it is worth 168 UCAS Points.
This qualification attracts UCAS Tariff points.
As a performing arts student you will also have access to Digital Theatre Plus where you can watch recordings of professional works and access resources that may support you with your studies and wider performing arts appreciation.
Related Courses
Performing Arts Level 1
- Qualification
- Level 1
- Study Type
- Full Time
Performing Arts Level 2
- Qualification
- Level 2
- Study Type
- Full Time