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

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.

• 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

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