Specification points

Edexcel BTEC National Extended Certificate in Performing Arts 601/7233/2

76 points in 15 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 Investigating Practitioners’ Work

1A Investigating contextual factors
1B The relationships between contextual factors, creative intentions and themes
1C Critical analysis of the work of performing arts practitioners
1D Be able to present conclusions and independent judgements through effective investigation

2 Developing Skills and Techniques for Live Performance

2A Understand the role and skills of a performer
2B Develop performance skills and techniques for live performance
2C Apply performance skills and techniques in selected styles
2D Review and reflect on development of skills and techniques for live performance

3 Group Performance Workshop

3A Generating and exploring ideas from stimulus
3B Creative ideas for a group performance from a stimulus
3C Personal management and collaborative skills
3D Communicate creative intentions through group workshop performance
3E Reviewing the working process and the workshop performance

8 Classical Ballet Technique

8A Understand the development of classical ballet
8B Develop skills and techniques of classical ballet
8C Apply the skills and techniques of classical ballet to a performance
8D Review personal development and own performance

9 Tap Dance Technique

9A Understand the development of tap dance
9B Develop skills and techniques in tap dance
9C Apply skills and techniques in tap dance to a performance
9D Review personal development and own performance

10 Jazz Dance Technique

10A Understand the development of jazz dance
10B Develop the skills and techniques of jazz dance
10C Apply skills and techniques of jazz dance to a performance
10D Review personal development and own performance

11 Street Dance Technique

11A Understand the development of street dance
11B Develop skills and techniques of street dance
11C Apply the skills and techniques of street dance to a performance
11D Review personal development and own performance

12 Contemporary Dance Technique

12A Understand the development of contemporary dance
12B Develop skills and techniques of contemporary dance
12C Apply skills and techniques of contemporary dance to a performance
12D Review personal development and own performance

18 Interpreting Classical Text for Performance

18A Understand the performance requirements of classical texts
18B Develop skills in interpreting classical text and character for a performance
18C Apply vocal and physical acting skills to the performance of classical text
18D Review personal development and own performance

19 Acting Styles

19A Understand acting styles and techniques for performance
19B Develop acting styles, skills and techniques for performance
19C Apply acting styles, skills and techniques in rehearsal and performance
19D Review personal development and own performance

20 Developing the Voice for Performance

20A Explore the principles of voice production
20B Develop vocal techniques for a performance
20C Apply vocal techniques to a performance
20D Review personal development and own performance

21 Improvisation

21A Understand the key features of improvisation for performance
21B Develop skills and techniques in improvisation for performance
21C Apply skills and techniques in improvisation to a performance
21D Review personal development and own performance

22 Movement in Performance

22A Understand the four components of movement in performance
22B Develop movement skills for performance
22C Apply movement skills to a performance
22D Review personal development and own performance

27 Musical Theatre Techniques

27A Understand the key features of musical theatre performance
27B Develop skills and techniques in musical theatre
27C Apply musical theatre skills and techniques to a performance
27D Review personal development and own performance

28 Variety Performance

28A Understand the key features of variety performance
28B Develop skills and techniques for variety performance
28C Apply performance skills and techniques to a variety performance
28D Review personal development and own performance