Performing Arts

Performing arts is about creativity, teamwork and confidence. Whether you love being on stage or working behind the scenes, these courses will help you develop professional skills and prepare for a future in theatre, TV, film or live events.

Performing and Production Arts Level 2

This is an exciting and mainly practical course combining practical exploration of styles and techniques in acting with related written assignments.

Acting Level 3

If you are interested in developing your performance skills and are prepared to work hard to do this, the Extended Diploma will provide the right pathway for you. This exciting course combines a range of practical work with closely related written assignments.

Stage Design and Technical Theatre Level 3 -

This is an exciting and mainly practical course. It is project based and you will learn to produce, support and manage a variety of productions for live performance. You will work as part of a team facilitating all the live performances in the Performing Arts department. You will be introduced to all areas of technical theatre and stage management in the first year of your course and then you will be able to specialise in your 2nd year if this is appropriate for your career path.

Stage Design and Technical Theatre Level 3 - The course is assessed entirely by coursework

Performing Arts (Acting) Level 3 - Assessments: The course is assessed entirely by coursework, therefore you need to have good time management skills and be able to work to targets and deadlines

Performing Arts and Production Arts Level 2 - Assessments, Coursework

Performing and Production Arts Level 2 -

4 GCSEs at grade 3 or above to include English Language and an art related subject

Acting Level 3

5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above to include English Language

Stage Design and Technical Theatre Level 3

5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above to include English Language

After completing these courses, you could progress to a university-level qualification such as a degree in acting, drama, theatre design or stage management. You could also take a higher or degree apprenticeship in areas like technical theatre or creative production.