Performing Arts

Performing Arts and Production Level 2 Full-time

In Brief

Start Date / Duration

This course starts in September and runs for one year.

Entry requirements

  • Four GCSEs at grades 3 including GCSE English and Maths
  • An interest in theatre production
  • A successful audition

If you don’t currently meet these entry requirements, you may be able to study a Level 1 Foundation Learning course.

You will achieve

UAL Level 2 Award in Performing and Production Arts.

Course Code

FPFA

Course overview

Our Performing Arts and Production course is perfect for aspiring actors, singers, dancers or theatre producers. Develop confidence, voice, movement, and acting skills through practical training and live performances. Study units in acting, musical theatre, performing, dance, and technical skills. Gain experience in various productions and end-of-year showcases. Prepare for a dynamic career on stage, TV, or film.

Course content

The course is very practical and will help you to develop your confidence and performance skills on the stage. The course develops your voice, projection, movement, acting skills and musical theatre skills. You will participate in College performances which will take place in various locations. You will have the opportunity to participate in College performances and end-of-year showcases, helping you to develop as a performer. You will study a variety of units including:

  • Acting
  • Musical theatre
  • Performing
  • Dance
  • Technical skills

You will be assessed on your practical work and coursework.

You will need to have pens, paper and appropriate clothing for practical activities. If you play an instrument you may need to have access to this as well on occasions.

 

  • Employment: many previous students have been successful in gaining employment with the industry
  • Education: you may progress onto a Level 3 programme ; Level 3 Acting , Level 3 Dance or Level 3 Musical Theatre .  A Merit grade for the Diploma is required. Following the Extended Diploma course many of our students progress to university

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How much does the course cost?

16 – 18 year olds

Full-time Barnsley College students aged 16-18 years old do not have to pay tuition fees.

19+ Students

Aged 19 or over and thinking about Further Education?

You may be eligible for free or reduced course fees . Please refer to our page ‘paying for your course.’

Extra information

For further information please contact our friendly Information Team on +44 (0)1226 216 123 or email info@barnsley.ac.uk

Barnsley College has a range of sports opportunities for all students to take part in, gain professional training and compete nationally and internationally. We also have a state-of-the-art fitness village, Honeywell Sports Village where students can make use of our fitness suite, spinning studio and classes for competitive rates. You don’t have to be studying sport to get involved in the Sports Academy.

Our Additional Learning Support team can provide you with the support you need. Call 01226 216 769 for further information.

Having good English and Maths qualifications are important for most careers and we want to give you the help you need to succeed.

If you are aged 16 – 19 and don’t hold a grade C/4 or above in GCSE English and Maths, you will automatically be included in your study programme. If you want to work towards achieving a higher grade in English and Maths, we can help you do that too and we offer Level 3 Mathematical Studies (Core Maths) which can be added to your study programme.

If you’re aged 19 or above and don’t hold a a grade C/4 or above in GCSE English and Maths we can help. We offer FREE English and Maths qualifications that can be studied on a part-time basis, subject to eligibility.

If you need any further information, please contact our Information Team by calling 01226 216 123 or emailing info@barnsley.ac.uk

Please note we reserve the right to change details without notice. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

Performing Arts and Production Level 2 Full-time

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