Specification points

Edexcel BTEC First Award in Performing Arts 600/4785/9

21 points in 7 topics, with Edexcel's codes and titles.

Codes and titles are read by a script from Edexcel's published specification and have not been checked by a person. What each point covers is in the specification itself: Edexcel’s specification.

1 Individual Showcase

1A Understand the skills required for the selected progression opportunity
1B Present a self-promotional response to the selected progression opportunity

2 Preparation, Performance and Production

2A Take part in the preparations for a live performance
2B Demonstrate performance or production skills and techniques in a performance

3 Acting Skills

3A Explore and develop your acting skills and review your own practice
3B Use your acting skills within rehearsal and performance

4 Dance Skills

4A Explore and develop your dance skills and review your own practice
4B Use your dance skills within rehearsal and performance

5 Musical Theatre Skills

5A Explore and develop your musical theatre skills and review your own practice
5B Rehearse and perform musical theatre work combining singing, acting and dancing skills

6 Music Performance Skills

6A Explore and develop your music performance skills and review your own practice
6B Use your music performance skills within rehearsal and performance

7 Production Skills for Performance

7A Developing technical, design or construction skills and reviewing practice
7B Demonstrate technical, design or construction skills and techniques during a production process