Performing Arts
Level 2
School Leavers
1 Academic Year
September 2024
Part-time
Overview
This qualification provides a full-time introduction to Performing Arts that develops an understanding of Performing Arts as a collaborative activity.
The Level 2 Diploma course will provide you with the skills, knowledge and understanding necessary to progress to further study and training for a range of performing arts subjects, including acting, singing, dancing, musical theatre, directing and others.
Key Info
What You Will Learn
You will have the opportunity to research the history and context of performance and production and its value in informing practice.
Over the course you will be introduced to a range of activities essential to the development and delivery of a performance such as drama, dance and music, as well as the process of rehearsal, production and delivery.
There is an opportunity to take greater responsibility in the management of an assignment of personal interest, via the final major project, and prepare for progression within a chosen discipline. You will also have the opportunity to be involved in the production of a staged piece of performance to an audience.
Modules
Unit 1 – Introduction to Performance
Unit 2 – Introduction to Production
Unit 3 – Communicating with an Audience
Unit 4 – Staging a Performance
Unit 5 – Contextual Research for Performance and Production
Unit 6 – Performance Skills and Practice
Unit 7 – Production Skills and Practice
Unit 8 – Personal Project and Presentation
Unit 9 – Producing and Performing to an Audience – (Level 2)
Or
Unit 10 – Producing and Performing to an Audience – (Level 3)
Entry Requirements
A Successful Audition 4 GCSEs including Maths Grade 2 and English Grade 3
Work Experience
Work experience and enrichment opportunities are embedded into the timetable to ensure that the course is both diverse and CV enhancing to prepare learners with industry-based experience work in the creative industries. Our links include but are not limited to – The Royal Shakespeare Company, Dance United, Bradford Council.
Progression
Successful completion of the course at Diploma level means that you will be in a position to progress to a Level 3 Diploma course and further study or you may progress directly into employment roles in the creative industries.
Fees & Additional Costs
If you are 19 years old or over you may need to pay fees for your Further Education studies.
Course fees depend on your age and course level.
You may be exempt from paying fees though, or eligible to pay a reduced fee – known as fee remission.
If you are aged 16, 17 or 18 and studying on a full-time or part-time Further Education course, you will not pay tuition or examination fees.
This covers all Further Education courses, functional skills for English and Maths courses.
You will need to pay for course costs such as books, stationery, special equipment, exams, registration fee, travel, meals and any other course-related activities.
Help towards these costs is available for many students.
This is representative of the most common fees scenario, but actual fees can vary depending on a number of factors. Please contact us if you need more guidance.
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