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Qualification name Diploma in Performing and Production Arts
Qualification level 2
Awarding organisation University of the Arts London
Learning method Classroom based
Course hours Full-time
Course start date 2nd September 2024
Cost £0.00
Cost description Full Funding for permanent UK residents aged 16-18 years of age. Funding may be available for those aged 19+ depending on age and qualifications already achieved.
Attendance pattern Daytime

Discover the learning experience and opportunities you can expect from this course.

This course is designed to develop your potential for working in the theatre industry and prepare for future qualifications. You will cover a wide range of technical skills, contextual related activities and be given the opportunity to be involved in technically supporting public performances. The method of learning is by a mixture of both tutor led and practical sessions. If you have not yet achieved a Grade 4 (C) in GCSE English and Mathematics, you will also be working towards these qualifications as part of your study programme and there will also be opportunities to work with local theatres back stage and front of house, and to go on visits to shows either locally or nationally as part of your studies. To get the most out of this course you will need to be enthusiastic, happy to work with others and confident to communicate and interact with a production team (including working with actors, dancers, musicians). The Level 2 Diploma in Performing & Production Arts provides a full-time introduction to performance, production and design for the Performing Arts that give students a broad diagnostic experience that develops an understanding of Performing Arts as a collaborative activity. What will I study? The units you will study are likely to include: Core Units: Introduction to performance Introduction to production Communicating with an Audience Staging a Performance Contextual Research for Performance and Production Performance Skills and Practice Production skills and Practice Personal Project and Presentation Producing and performing to an audience

Find out what qualifications and skills you will need for this course.

Four GCSEs at Grade 3/D or above or a Level 1 qualification with English and maths at GCSE grades 1-3/G-D or Functional Skills Entry Level 3. You must attend the Workshop Session in the summer.

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The units you will study are likely to include: Core Units: Introduction to performance Introduction to production Communicating with an Audience Staging a Performance Contextual Research for Performance and Production Performance Skills and Practice Production skills and Practice Personal Project and Presentation Producing and performing to an audience

Understand how the course will be delivered.

You will be taught using a mix of classroom-based learning, practical workshops, assignments, and home-based learning.

Find out what material you will need.

You will be expected to be aware of any Health & Safety requirements of the course. A pair of steel-capped boots is required.

Find out more about exams, assignments and assessments.

All units are assessed and graded internally through a portfolio of practical and theoretical work. The final unit is moderated externally. The final unit grade determines the overall grade for the qualification.

You can progress on to the Level 3 course in Technical Theatre Production at Northampton College or employment

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Name NORTHAMPTON COLLEGE
Address Main Campus
Booth Lane
NORTHAMPTON
Northamptonshire
NN3 3RF
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Phone 08453004401
Website http://www.northamptoncollege.ac.uk
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