BTEC Tech Award in Performing Arts – Production Arts Component 1 Writing Guide (SEND-Friendly)
Support learners in completing Component 1 of the BTEC Tech Award in Performing Arts with this comprehensive, SEND-friendly writing guide. Designed specifically for the Production Arts Pathway and the theme of Acceptance, this resource provides step-by-step guidance, scaffolded sentence starters, and practical examples to help students succeed in both tasks:
Task 1 – Investigation of Professional Work (24 marks)
Analyse professional performances with a focus on technical theatre and design: set, costume, lighting, sound, hair/makeup, and props
Explore how design choices communicate the theme of acceptance and support storytelling
Examine roles, responsibilities, and skills of all technical and creative professionals involved
Understand how visual, audio, and practical design elements shape audience experience and emotional impact
Identify practitioner or artistic influences and explain how they shaped design decisions
Task 2 – Exploring Performing Arts Processes (36 marks)
Analyse how professional production teams generate ideas, develop, rehearse, and refine designs
Explore collaborative workflows, problem-solving, and iterative processes in set, costume, lighting, sound, props, and hair/makeup design
Encourage practical experimentation and reflection using trial designs, prototypes, cue sheets, and rehearsal tests
Support learners to link practical experiences directly to the theme of acceptance
Key Features:
SEND-friendly, scaffolded sentence starters to support independent writing
Covers all technical and creative roles and their contribution to storytelling
Guides learners to link analysis clearly to the set theme
Encourages reflection on professional processes and personal practical exploration
Suitable for multiple formats: written report, slideshow, blog, scrapbook, or vlog
This guide is perfect for teachers seeking a ready-to-use, inclusive resource that builds confidence, fosters understanding of professional production arts processes, and helps learners achieve high-quality, theme-linked responses for Component 1.
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BTEC Performing Arts – Component 1 Writing Bundle + Full Scheme of Work
BTEC Performing Arts – Component 1 Writing Bundle + Full Scheme of Work Make Component 1 accessible, structured, and engaging for all learners with this complete SEND-friendly bundle. This bundle includes: 6 SEND-Friendly Writing Resources 3 Writing Structures – step-by-step frameworks for Acting, Musical Theatre, and Production Arts. 3 Detailed Writing Guides – sentence starters, prompts, and examples for each pathway, tailored to SEND learners. Full Component 1 Scheme of Work (Pearson Level 2) A full-term, 12-week plan using Disney’s The Lion King: The Musical as a central focus. Covers all pathways: Acting, Musical Theatre, and Production Arts. Fully adaptable to different timetables and teaching groups. Key Features: Theme-Focused: Everything links to Acceptance, helping learners stay on task and connect ideas across practical and written work. SEND-Friendly Design: Short, clear sentences, visual prompts, and scaffolding reduce cognitive load and build confidence. Pathway-Specific Support: Detailed guidance for Acting, Musical Theatre, and Production Arts, including Task 1 (Investigation of Professional Work) and Task 2 (Exploring Performing Arts Processes). Practical & Academic Integration: Combines workshops, research, reflection, and evaluation for complete coverage of Component 1 assessment criteria. Ready-to-Use: Saves hours of planning with structured lessons, prompts, and activities. Scheme of Work Highlights: Practical Workshops: Movement, voice, singing, and ensemble work inspired by The Lion King, exploring storytelling through choreography, characterisation, and staging. Acting Pathway: Character development, script work, and ensemble performance linked to key scenes. Musical Theatre Pathway: Integration of singing, acting, and movement to develop triple-threat skills. Production Arts Pathway: Study of set, costume, lighting, sound, and stage management; how technical elements support storytelling and atmosphere. Research & Contextual Study: Tasks exploring professional repertoire, production styles, and comparisons with other shows. Reflection & Evaluation: Opportunities to analyse practical work and link personal development to professional practice. Assessment Alignment: Embedded checkpoints and guidance for collecting evidence to meet Component 1 criteria. Benefits: Fully planned and ready to deliver, saving teachers hours of preparation. Flexible for different pathways and group abilities. Supports SEND learners with structured guidance, sentence starters, and clear prompts. Motivates students through engaging, well-known material. Prepares learners not only for Component 1 but builds foundations for Components 2 and 3. Perfect For: Teachers delivering Component 1 of the BTEC Tech Award. SEND learners needing clear, scaffolded support. Classrooms using practical, research, and reflective tasks to explore Performing Arts. Any group aiming to achieve Component 1 outcomes efficiently and confidently. Get this complete bundle and provide your learners with all the tools, guidance, and planning they need to succeed in Component 1 of BTEC Performing Arts!
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Performing Arts – Component 1 Writing Bundle (All 6 Resources)
BTEC Tech Award in Performing Arts – Writing Bundle (All 6 Resources) Unlock success for SEND learners with this complete bundle of 6 resources for Component 1: Acting, Musical Theatre, and Production Arts pathways. This bundle includes: 3 Writing Structures – clear, step-by-step frameworks for Acting, Musical Theatre, and Production Arts, tailored to BTEC Tech Award Component 1. 3 SEND-Friendly Writing Guides – fully broken down, with sentence starters, prompts, examples, and templates for each pathway. Key Features: Theme-Focused: Everything links directly to the theme of Acceptance, helping learners stay on task and connect ideas. SEND-Friendly Design: Short, clear sentences, visual prompts, and step-by-step guidance reduce cognitive load. Practical & Flexible: Works for reports, slideshows, blogs, scrapbooks, or vlogs. Confidence-Building: Sentence starters, templates, and examples help learners produce detailed, structured work independently or with support. All Pathways Covered: Acting, Musical Theatre, and Production Arts — each with full guidance for Task 1 (Investigation of Professional Work) and Task 2 (Exploring Performing Arts Processes). Benefits for Teachers and Students: Saves planning time with ready-to-use, structured resources. Supports differentiation for SEND learners in your class. Encourages creative thinking and practical exploration alongside written work. Helps learners understand professional processes, skills, and roles across all pathways. Perfect for: Teachers preparing SEND-friendly materials for Component 1 of the BTEC Tech Award. Students who need clear, scaffolded support to produce detailed written work. Lesson planning, homework tasks, or independent study. Get the complete SEND-friendly bundle and make Component 1 accessible, structured, and engaging for every learner!
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BTEC Performing Arts – SEND-Friendly Writing Guides Bundle
BTEC Tech Award in Performing Arts – SEND-Friendly Writing Guides Bundle Support learners with this all-in-one SEND-friendly bundle for Component 1 of the BTEC Tech Award in Performing Arts. Designed for the Acting, Musical Theatre, and Production Arts pathways, these guides help students confidently complete both tasks: What’s included: Acting Pathway: Analyse professional performances, explore acting choices, character development, performance style, and link to the theme of acceptance Musical Theatre Pathway: Explore singing, dancing, acting integration, musical motifs, staging, and how design choices communicate the theme Production Arts Pathway: Investigate set, costume, lighting, sound, hair/makeup, and props, linking technical and design decisions to storytelling and theme Key Features: Scaffolded, SEND-friendly sentence starters for every section Step-by-step guidance for Task 1 – Investigation of Professional Work and Task 2 – Exploring Performing Arts Processes Guidance on identifying roles, responsibilities, skills, and professional processes Practical tips for linking creative and technical choices to the theme of acceptance Supports multiple submission formats: written report, slideshow, blog, scrapbook, or vlog Encourages reflection, experimentation, and collaborative learning This bundle is perfect for teachers and learners seeking an inclusive, structured, and easy-to-follow resource to confidently complete Component 1. It saves planning time while boosting understanding, creativity, and the ability to produce high-quality, theme-linked work across all pathways.
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