Year 11 Performing Arts

Year 11 BTEC Performing Arts

Welcome to our Year 11 BTEC Performing Arts revision hub. Here you can find details of the exam board & specification, when your mock exams will take place, what will be tested in the exam and how you should revise and prepare.

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Exam Board: Pearson BTEC Tech Award in Performing Arts

Specification: Click here to access the exam board specification – click here

Mock Exam Details

Students are working towards their submission for Component 1.

This will be completed in lesson time in addition to two formal sessions:

Session 1 – Monday 17 November 11.15am – 12.15pm

Session 2 – Friday 21 November 11.15am – 3.00pm

What Will My Assessment Test My Knowledge On?

• PurposeThe aim of Component 1 is to help students understand the processes, techniques, and creative intentions behind professional performance work.
  Students explore how professional practitioners (theatre companies, choreographers, directors, etc.) create and develop performance pieces — and how different styles, genres, and influences shape the work.

  Component 1 assesses your ability to:

  • Research and understand professional performing arts work
  • Analyse and interpret artistic intention and style
  • Apply performance skills practically
  • Reflect critically on their own learning and development

  What you are required to demonstrate:

  1. Explore professional repertoire – watch, research, and analyse at least three professional works from different practitioners or companies.
  2. Understand creative intentions and influences – learn why and how the practitioners create their work, what messages they want to communicate, and what inspires them.
  3. Investigate performance, production, and technical roles – find out what different people (performers, designers, directors, choreographers, technicians) do to bring a performance to life.
  4. Develop own practical understanding – take part in workshops and rehearsals inspired by the professional works studied.

What Should I Do To Revise And Prepare For This Assessment?

To prepare for this assessment:

Research Professional Works

1. Watch performances (live or recorded) across different genres: theatre, musical theatre, dance, or contemporary performance.
2. Take detailed notes on:
   1. Style and genre
   2. Choreography, staging, lighting, set, and costume
   3. Performer techniques and expression
   4. Emotional impact and audience response
3. Read reviews and interviews with practitioners to understand creative intentions.

Useful Revision Resources & Links

• Pearson BTEC Official Site – specifications, sample assessments, and guidance.
• Knowledge Organisers – quick-reference summaries of practitioners, styles, and performance elements.
• YouTube – videos explaining Component 1 structure and assessment.