Our full-time BTEC Higher National Diploma in Performing Arts is taking the dynamic and groundbreaking work of Forge Theatre: Nescot Performing Arts to a higher level. Based at Nescot College this two-year specialist vocational programme provides you with a diverse range of skills and techniques to prepare you for life and your career.
The NEXUS Ensemble theatre company combines training in contemporary, physical and classical theatre. It is made up of three companies: Forge Theatre, Nexus Ensemble and (e) Merge. The companies perform with the ethos of creating work which is physically daring, emotionally engaging and visually stunning.
The BTEC HND in Performing Arts course is a practical and vocational training program designed to reflect the contemporary arts industry. The course aims to enable you to develop the most relevant skills and a flexible toolkit that will equip you for a career in the arts. You will complete a wide range of units including: Devising Performance, Acting for Camera, Singing, Movement and Acting for Stage. The main focus of the course is to create well rounded actors who are able to work under a variety of styles, genres and circumstances. Therefore, students will focus on basic stage craft, in-depth text analysis and acting technique.
You’ll also undertake a number of industry-related projects including full scale performances of a classic text and a contemporary play. The course also includes two fully-funded trips overseas that link and support projects embedded on the program.
Students on NESCOT higher education course are typically taught in class sizes of 16 or fewer. Details of the course timetable will be available at the course induction.
Course Details - Modules
HND Year 1 Units:
The Performing Arts Industry;
Professional Development;
Singing;
Acting for Camera;
Devised Theatre and Performance;
Movement for the Actor;
Acting;
Voice and Speech for the Actor.
HND Year 2 Units:
Creative Research;
Working in the Performing Arts Industry;
Directing;
Acting 2;
Voice Skills for Actors;
Performance Project;
Management Role.
Course Details – Assessment Method
Assessment Methods are not listed for this Course.
Course Details – Professional Bodies
Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.
How to Apply
26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application Codes
Course code:
074W
Institution code:
N49
Campus Name:
Main Site
Campus code:
Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 1
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.
International applicants
Standard Qualification Requirements
Plus 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above including Maths and English.
We will consider a range of alternative qualifications or experience that is equivalent to the typical offer.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
