Our creative sector teams have compiled a list of useful websites and tools that can help you to learn more about the different subjects in the creative sector, including Performing Arts, Creative Media, Music and Art and Design. They can also support you as you study for your BTEC qualification, so take a look and see what you think!
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Themes/subject: Performing Arts
Includes work from Sadlers Wells, Royal Shakespeare Company, Donmar Warehouse and more
Themes/subject: Performing Arts
Productions, unique backstage insights, practitioner interviews and written analysis.
digitaltheatreplus.com/education
Themes/subject: Performing Arts
Productions, unique backstage insights, practitioner interviews and written analysis.
pentabus.co.uk
Themes/subject: Performing Arts
The Beanfield (Breach Theatre)
A historical re-enactment of “The Battle of the Beanfield” from Breach theatre
The Beanfield on Vimeo
Themes/subject: Performing Arts
The Two Gentlemen of Verona (The Show Must Go Online)
A unique performance of Shakespeare’s The Two Gentlemen of Verona
Themes/subject: Performing Arts
The Winter's Tale (Cheek by Jowl)
A recorded performance of Shakespeare’s The Winter’s Tale
Watch on YouTube
Themes/subject: Performing Arts
Set on Facebook, this story follows teens discussing an event on social media. Warning: contains strong language.
Themes/subject: Performing Arts, social media, behaviour, sexism
A Synergy Theatre Project/ Unicorn Theatre Production for ages 13+
Watch on YouTube
Themes/subject: Performing Arts
Daily free online drama lessons for students
Themes/subject: Performing Arts
Video editing with simple drag & drop interface and editing tools
sadlerswells.com
Themes/subject: Performing Arts, Dance
SMASHED (A Gandini Juggling Performance)
Made as a tribute to Pina Bausch, this production is edited from shows filmed at the Royal Opera House in 2011
Themes/subject: Performing Arts, Dance
Physical theatre made for TV
Themes/subject: Performing Arts, Dance
5 Soldiers (Rosie Kay Dance Company)
Collaborative dance piece with the British army
Themes/subject: Performing Arts, Dance
Free productions and resources
Themes/subject: Performing Arts, Dance
Bennet Gartside (The Royal Ballet)
Beginners’ ballet on Wednesdays
Themes/subject: Performing Arts, Dance
Wind in the Willows (London Palladium)
with Rufus Hound
Themes/subject: Performing Arts, Musical Theatre
21 Chump Street (Lin-Manuel Miranda)
A short musical by the Hamilton creator
Themes/subject: Performing Arts, Musical Theatre
Online tours of exhibitions including: The Advent of the Artist, Egyptian Antiquities and more.
Themes/subject: Art and Design
Explore ‘From Station to the renovated Musée d’Orsay’ online.
Themes/subject: Art and Design
Explore Amsterdam’s Van Gogh museum virtually.
Google Arts and Culture
Themes/subject: Art and Design
Explore centuries of art by the Roman Catholic Church via virtual tours.
Virtual Tours
Themes/subject: Art and Design
Take a virtual tour of a British Museum gallery, including Egyptian sculptures, Enlightenment and more.
Museum of the World
Themes/subject: Art and Design
Discover a variety of virtual experiences from New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Google Arts and Culture
Themes/subject: Art and Design
Download the Rijksmuseum app to experience virtual tours.
Google Arts and Culture
Themes/subject: Art and Design
Explore Tate Modern’s Andy Warhol exhibition virtually.
Themes/subject: Art and Design
A variety of media resources including an animation gallery.
Themes/subject: Creative Media
3D modeling, rendering and animation system, video editing software
Themes/subject: Creative Media
A broad range of animation, VFX and modelling tools
Themes/subject: Creative Media, Art and Design
Games engine
Themes/subject: Creative Media
Games engine (free for individual use)
Themes/subject: Creative Media
Video editor
Themes/subject: Creative Media
Video editing with simple drag & drop interface and editing tools
Themes/subject: Creative Media
Online resources for learning and revision from the BBC
bbc.co.uk/bitesize
Themes/subject: Art and Design, Performing Arts, Music and Creative Media
Supporting film and filmmakers in the UK
Themes/subject: Creative Media
Shares inspiring work and important news for the motion design, animation and visual effects communities
motionographer.com
Themes/subject: Creative Media
Live streaming amateur and professional creatives covering a broad range of art, design, media production and performance
Themes/subject: Creative Media, Art and Design, Performing Arts and Music