Description
Appendix: BTEC Level 2 is equivalent to GCSE (General Certificate of Secondary Education) qualification.
BTEC Level 3 is equivalent to a UK A-Level qualification.
iStage Academy is the only BTEC-certified musical theatre education and examination institution in Asia. It boasts a professional teaching team from both domestic and international backgrounds that meets international teaching standards. With a global reach, it integrates learning and performance resources from Asia, Europe, and America, providing a one-stop solution for students’ practical needs in their courses.
Pearson BTEC International Level 3 in Performing Arts
Age: 16-19 years old
Duration: 6 hours per week
Years: Two-year program (360 GLH)
Qualification: BTEC International Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in Performing Arts (Musical Theatre)
Course Overview:
Modern musical theatre practitioners need to meet a broad and varied range of requirements, including the ability to adapt to styles, understanding the context of performance and performance space, and how to transform their theoretical knowledge into practice.
This course explores all elements of musical theatre, using a triple threat approach. Students will work on developing their acting, dance and vocal skills, explore a range of styles in Musical Theatre from different time periods, explore contextual factors of performance work, develop their professional skills and learn to critically reflect on process and performance.
The course is designed around three core modules, that stretch over a two-year period (360 guided learning hours), with a flexible, unit-based structure and knowledge applied in project-based assessments, as well as holistic learning, where skills will be combined. The core modules include:
– Musical Theatre Skill Development: Exploring performance styles (150 GLH)
– Musical Theatre Skill Development: Performing for an audience (150 GLH)
– The Global Performing Arts Industry: Planning a Career in the Industry (60 GLH)
Besides the technical knowledge and skills, this course helps students to develop intrapersonal skills, such as communication, working collaboratively, critical thinking and self-presentation, and interpersonal skills, such as self-management, adaptability and resilience, self-monitoring and development to become an all-round performer.
Goals:
Intensive training in vocal, dance and acting with a triple-threat approach
Broaden students’ understanding of a career in theatre and performance
Prepare students for higher education and/or a career in Musical Theatre through practical development and research
Stretch and challenge: maintaining high level skills and developing weaker areas
Requirements:
– Students are able to commit for the full program (90 percent attendance is required)
– Eligible for higher education (GCSE in Drama, Dance and/or Music OR equivalent experience and GCSE English and Maths at grade 9 – 4 or equivalent).
– Students have an advanced level in all 3 disciplines and have the potential to audition for higher education in Performing Arts or a career in the industry
– Students are highly motivated, not only in the classroom, but also outside in weekly homework assignments (suggested homework time is 4hrs/per week)
– Students should have a very good understanding of English – reading, oral and written. The course is highly practical but it also demands thorough academic ability.
Pearson BTEC International Level 2 in Performing Arts
Age: 14-19 years old
Duration: 4 hours per week
Years: Two-year program (240 GLH)
Qualification: BTEC International Level 2 Certificate in Performing Arts (Musical Theatre) (Two-Year)
Course Overview:
In this course, students will receive professional training to develop their skills as musical theatre performers and introduce them to the field of musical theatre and performing arts. Students will work on developing their acting, dance and vocal skills, and learn to critically reflect on process and performance. They will also focus on developing their professional skills such as communication, working collaboratively, critical thinking and self-presentation, and interpersonal skills, such as self-management, adaptability and resilience, self-monitoring and development to become an all-round performer.
The course is designed around two core units in year 1 (120 GLH) and two core units in year 2 (120 GLH), with a flexible, unit-based structure, and knowledge applied in project-based assessments, as well as holistic learning, where skills will be combined.. These include:
– Introduction to Performing Arts and Production (60 GLH)
– Performing Arts Production (60 GLH)
– Devising Performance Work (60 GLH)
– Performing Existing Repertoire (60 GLH)
Students’ work is generated through practical projects, briefs, workshops and engagement with industry, preparing them through the development of portfolios and materials for progression. Students will develop performing arts skills, learn to manage projects, gain self-analysis skills, and develop appreciation of the performing arts industry and their future in it.
Goals:
– Intensive training in vocal, dance and acting
– Triple-Threat approach: strengthen the existing skills, and develop the weaker skills
– Nurture a broader understanding of musical theatre
– Students can develop their performing arts skills as a part of their academic career.
Requirements:
– Students are able to commit for the full program (90 percent attendance is required)
– Students have an advanced level in one discipline and are proficient in the other two disciplines
– Students are highly motivated, not only in the classroom, but also outside through weekly homework assignments (suggested homework time is 4hrs/per week)
– Students should have a very good understanding of English – reading, oral and written