Level 3 - Diploma Performing & Production Arts (Acting) - Study Programme

Rotherham College

Eastwood Lane, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S65 1EG

National Diploma (BTEC)

Level 3

Available start dates

Thursday, 01 October 2026

Rotherham College

1 Year(s)

Full time

Daytime/working hours

Course Summary

Do you want to be an actor on stage and screen? Are you the next Jodie Comer, Benedict Cumberbatch or Asa Butterfield? Then you can start your training here with the University of Arts London (UAL) Level 3 Performing Arts: Acting qualification.

This course offers a challenging and exciting exploration of classical and contemporary performance to give you the industry standard skills needed to progress into a Performing Arts career.

You will work towards small and large scale productions and take part in a range of industry experiences including public performance, competitions, workshops and theatre trips. You will study both practical and theoretical principles of acting, such as script work, devising and historical context of theatre, while working with tutors and peers to develop your skills and knowledge.

This innovative course will provide professional training enabling you to access a range of higher education and career options.

The full extended diploma is delivered over 2 years.

Course Details

Classical Theatre
Contemporary Theatre, Movement/Physical Theatre
Body Conditioning
Health of the Performer
Safe Practice
Practitioners including Stanislavski, Brecht, Laban, Artaud, Boal etc.
Directing
Devised Theatre
Scripted Work
Drama Analysis
Vocal Technique
Ensemble and Solo Performance
Audition Technique
Theatre History and Context
Performance Skills
Evaluative and Reflective Writing Skills
Professionalism
Discipline
Confidence
Resilience
Creativity

How will it be delivered and assessed?

Your course assessments may include:

100% practical assessments and coursework
There are no written exams
Independent study
Collaboration and ensemble work

Your next steps...

BA (Hons) degree in Performing Arts, Acting, Theatre, Performance.

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