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
Course details
Qualification name | Diploma in Performing and Production Arts |
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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 |
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.
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
You will be taught using a mix of classroom-based learning, practical workshops, assignments, and home-based learning.
You will be expected to be aware of any Health & Safety requirements of the course. A pair of steel-capped boots is required.
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
Name | NORTHAMPTON COLLEGE |
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Address |
Main Campus Booth Lane NORTHAMPTON Northamptonshire NN3 3RF Find on Google maps |
Phone | 08453004401 |
Website | http://www.northamptoncollege.ac.uk |