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Performing & Production Arts

UAL Level 3 Diploma/Extended Diploma in Performing and Production Arts

Mode of study

Full Time

Start date

02/09/2027

Entry requirements

A minimum of 4 GCSEs grade 9 '4 including Maths and English or a full Level 2 and grades 9 '4 including English & Maths.

Teaching staff

The course team consists of experienced performers who are also expert teachers. Each has professional experience in their respective fields; acting, dance and singing.

Course Code

DP3PFA1F/1

Duration

2-Year

Location

Welwyn Garden City Campus

Awarding body

University of the Arts London

Assessment

There are no exams. The academic work is coursework based and you are assessed practically on the performances.

About the course

This two-year course is designed to develop your practical and academic skills so you can either progress onto university or directly into the industry.
Performance pathway 'You will study acting, singing and dance in equal measure. This will allow you to develop your practical skills to a high standard. And make you more employable moving into this exciting industry.
Production pathway 'You will learn hands on skills covering a wide range of backstage roles giving you an understanding of the importance of these roles when staging live shows. You will be using technology with lights and sound, communication and organisation skills.
You will work closely together performance and production to stage high quality live performances.

Career options

You can complete the two years and progress into Higher Education studying a HND, Foundation or Honor Degree within a specialised university or onto a conservatoire.
You could progress directly into the industry.


Our aim is to give our students the space to flourish as a performer, but also to provide the skills needed to work in this industry.



Potential careers:




  • Actor


  • Dancer


  • Choreographer


  • Singer


  • Stage Manager


  • Theatre Director


  • Teacher



 



 


Course Content - What will I learn?

This course offers two distinct pathways. Performance and Production.
It provides a wide-ranging opportunity to apply and expand your practical & technical skills.
Performance Pathway -Across two years you will study acting, dance and singing and make use of the skills you develop in a series of exciting public performances (at least one a term). You will work from scripts as well as devising your own performances in acting, develop high level vocal skills and cover a variety of genres in dance.
You will be able to specialise further choosing either Acting or Musical Theatre in the final performance in each of the two years.
The Production pathway allows you to develop a greater understanding of the roles within the theatre and the wide range of technical skills needed to stage a performance. You will cover stage management, lighting, live sound, costume, props and set design & construction. You will form part of a team that facilitates all performances across the two years. There will be various opportunities for collaboration in other projects including Film and TV and Music students who frequently perform their own gigs in local venues.
As well as your formal studies, you will benefit from an exceptional enrichment programme providing you with numerous opportunities for extra performamces throughout the year. You will be able to participate in professional industry workshops and trips to the theatre.

As part of your course you are required to complete Work Experience.

Please contact us to find out if you require any specific equipment for this particular course.

There are no exams. The academic work is coursework based and you are assessed practically on the performances.