90 Credit Diploma in Performing Arts (Acting) Level 3

Course Marketing Title
90 Credit Diploma in Performing Arts.

Overview
If performing on stage and screen, with bright lights and an audience, this course will give you all the action, singing and dance skills you need to work as a performer. Our professional team are experts at supporting you achieve your career aims. Learning the art of performance, how the business work, rehearsals and principles of acting will give you the confidence to become successful in industry. With ex-students now working worldwide on stage and screen, we offer you the best training in the region.

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. This is a one year course that is equivalent to 1.5 A levels. You will complete the 90 Credit Diploma course in your first year, and you can then progress onto our Extended Diploma qualification in your second year, in the same subject. This will help you to attain the optional units required to attain the full 3 A level equivalent qualification in your chosen subject.

Course Duration
One year, full time.

Skills and Benefits
Within the performing arts 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
A range of units will be chosen that give you the skills you need to work in industry.

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 throughout the course plus two full productions (one in each year). 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.