Level 2 Extended Certificate in Performing Arts

This course provides skills and knowledge in all aspects of theatre and performance and can be used to progress into higher level study, or as a foundation for your future career. It can provide you with the opportunity to study and develop skills in various aspects of performing arts through live performances and a range of projects you will not only develop your technical skills, but your performance skills too. The course will give you the opportunity to gain experience and an understanding of what is needed to become a performer. It will also help you decide whether you wish to study in industry, and prepare you for further training.

Course structure

• Acting Skills and Techniques
• Performing Scripted Plays
• The Development of Dance
• Performing Dance
• Performing Arts Business and Process in Industry Practice
• Devising Plays
• Musical Theatre
• Developing Physical Theatre Performance.
• Exploring Urban Dance.

This course is a Study Programme which consists of

• Vocational Qualification
• Work Experience
• Tutorial
• Maths*
• English*

* If you have not already achieved a GCSE pass at grade 4 (C in the old grading structure) or above in English and Maths you will study Maths and/ or English as an integral part of your college programme.

Portfolio of work plus 4 GCSEs at Grade 3 (D in the old grading structure) or above including one in an art-based subject and English or maths.

Relevant Level 1 qualification with GCSE/Level 1 in English & maths.

Course is free for 16-18yrs; for 19-23yrs, course is free if you have not achieved a full Level 2 qualification.

For all other students fees apply:
1st year course fee £1,286; Exam Fee £134