Four GCSEs at Grade 3 or above including English and Maths
Performing & Production Arts – UAL Level 2
The UAL Level 2 Diploma in Performing and Production Arts provides students with the skills, knowledge and understanding necessary to progress to further study and training in a range of performing and production subjects, including acting, dance, musical theatre and stage production.
The qualification has been designed for students who have an interest in performing and/or production arts and who wish to explore and extend this interest via a full-time, immersive learning experience.
An introduction to a range of activities essential to the development and delivery of performing and production. This will include an introduction to the process of rehearsal, skill development and establishing that performance and production is a collaborative activity
An introduction to the diversity of roles and responsibilities within the performing and production arts sector.
You will be assessed on all work throughout the year in projects related to ten mandatory units.
This final unit is graded Pass, Merit or Distinction and determines the overall qualification grade.
Further study:
The UAL Level 2 Diploma in Performing and Production Arts is delivered over one academic year and will enable students to develop a portfolio of work that could support progression into a range of qualifications at Level 3. Typically, students will progress to the UAL Level 3 Diploma in Performing and Production Arts within The College.
Career pathways:
Vocational Performing and Production Arts can lead to a wide range of career opportunities in the entertainment industry. Some possible career paths that can be pursued after completing performing arts training can include Actor, Dancer, Singer, Director, Stage Manager, Arts Administrator, Teacher, Producer, Choreographer, Theatre Technician etc. Alongside the performing arts and entertainment industry, the transferable skills you will develop will enable you to find work in various industries i.e. Customer Service, Project Management, Team Leading, Professional Development, Recruitment, Sales, Media, Events Management and Advertising.
You will go on a number of field trips and excursions such as theatre visits and trips in order to contextualise and support your learning and development.
You will rehearse and perform in our very own 100 seat theatre, drama studios and mirrored dance studio. We are also located on the doorstep of the Lights Theatre which plays host to numerous productions