Dance, Acting and Musical Theatre Company 2 (Level 3 Extended Diploma in Performing Arts)

You will need to attend an interview and audition where you will also receive careful guidance. You should normally have at least two of the following: • Level 2 Diploma in Performing Arts at Merit grade or higher and English Language GCSE at minimum grade C • at least 5 GCSEs at minimum grade C including English Language • evidence of production experience in or out of school. Course Content You will develop performance skills in all aspects of the performing arts, i.e. acting, dance and musical theatre and you will put these skills into practice in a range of performance assignments. You will learn about every aspect of the performing arts profession including its history and social context, how to work as part of a performance company and how the arts are managed and you will also have the opportunity to help make set and costume and apply stage make-up. How will I be assessed? All classes and activities are practical, but there is also a regular and challenging range of supporting written work required. You are taught a full range of performance and arts management skills; these are developed and assessed by internal and external assignments. Each unit is made up of one or more assignments. You are given a grade for each unit and all these are listed on the final Diploma. Progression You may progress to the Foundation Degree course at Weymouth College. Dance, drama and music schools all accept the qualification as valid and relevant to their professional training courses, but entry to them is only by audition. We have a strong track record of sending students to these vocational schools and several have since entered the profession. The course is also a valuable foundation for a wide range of vocations which trainers and employers recognise. You may go on to train further in teaching, social work, public relations, arts admin, nursing, police, the media, marketing and retail or personnel work. Students who complete this course may move on to employment with professional theatre companies. Fees • If you are aged 16–18 as of 31 August on the year of enrolment – no course fee. • If you are over 19 as of 31 August and enrolling on a full-time programme of study a tuition fee will be applicable in most cases. Bursary funds There are financial support arrangements for 16–18 year olds and hardship funds available for the over 19s. Please contact our Information Centre for details of costs and concessions on 01305 208808 or email