BTEC Performing Arts

Course Information

The course is designed to give you a real in depth preparation for work in the performing arts industry in any role (for example as an actor, director, designer or stage manager, working in film, theatre or television).

This is a practical course with an emphasis on performance and acting.

The UK’s performing arts sector is vibrant, varied and hugely successful, and the North West is an exciting hub of this activity.

As such, students will make extensive use of the opportunities available in Manchester and Salford to visit the theatre and explore the world of film, TV and media production.

 

Course Content

Modules Include:

  • Investigating Practitioners’ Work
  • Group Performance Work
  • Developing the Voice for Performance
  • Developing Skills and Techniques for Live Performance

 

Future Careers

Acting, Television, Film, Media, Theatre, Lighting, Costume Design, Sound Technician, Stage Management.

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Harvest Collection

A huge thank you to students, staff and parents, for all of your kind and generous contributions towards our annual Harvest Collection. Once again, the donations were gratefully received by […]

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From Director of Music, Mrs Madden: “Congratulations to sisters Evie and Sophie in Year 8 and Year 9 who performed in Manchester Musical Youth Theatre’s vibrant musical production of Finding […]

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FSM Allowance increase and School Meal Prices

From 1st November 2025, Trinity will be increasing the Free School Meals (FSM) allowance from £2.50 to £2.60. This change reflects rising food and supply chain costs and ensures that […]