Extended Diploma in Performing Arts 1 Year – Acting Level 3

Course Marketing Title
Level 3 Extended Diploma in Performing Arts (Acting).

Overview
After completing our 90 Credit Diploma this top up qualification will allow you to continue to develop as a performer, with options to specialise in stage, musical theatre, directing, producing, backstage, set design, scriptwriting or more technical aspects of light and sound. Whatever aspect of performance you are interested in gaining skills in, we’ve got it covered and our success continues to grow with ex-students now working in TV, film, advertising, and on stage around the world. You too could become a household name, with the support of our professional team.

Entry Requirements
You must have four GCSEs at grade C or above including English. A Merit grade from a Level 2 Diploma in Performing Arts with Level 2 Functional Skills Literacy is also accepted. An audition at interview is required.

Course Duration
One year, full time.

Skills and Benefits
Within the creative industries team work is the key, so alongside learning about the performing arts you will develop confidence, team work, problem solving, critical thinking and independent enquiry skills.

Mandatory Units
Performance Workshop Performing Arts Business The Historical Context of Performance Rehearsing for Performance (double unit) Performing to an Audience Principles of Acting

Optional Units
Devising Plays Theatre for Children Classical Theatre Performance Contemporary Theatre Performance Performing with Masks Developing Voice for the Actor Auditions for Actors Applying Acting Styles Drama Improvisation Film and TV Acting Singing Skills for Actors and Dancers Developing Physical Theatre Applying Physical Theatre Developing Movement Skills Movement in Performance Voice and the Actor Jazz Dance Developing Contemporary Dance Technique

Course Assessment
Although the course is mainly practical you will also work on research projects based on companies and organisations within the Arts Industry. Assessment is continuous. You will build a portfolio and repertoire of skills for assessment, and evidence will be in the form of recordings of practical work, log books, evaluations and essays.

Progression
The course is intended as a preparation for Employment in the Arts or as a step towards Higher Education as this course is recognised by universities as the equivalent to 3 A Levels. Previous students who have studied the course have gone on to Performing Arts and Acting, Dance, Musical Theatre, Creative Writing, Events Management, English and Drama and Psychology. We have also had great success with ex students now working in TV, Film, Commercials and Theatre.

Course Fees
For full details please contact the Enquiry Team on 0300 300 0090.