BTEC Level 2 Performing Arts Industry Skills Course in South Shields. Classes run full-time at South Tyneside College, five days a week during the day. The course covers the skills and knowledge used across the performing and production arts industry, including music and media. You'll study for one year, building practical and technical understanding of how the industry works. No specific entry requirements apply, so contact the college to find out more.
Who this course is for
Programme Title = SMUSMED | Course Title = Music & Media Courses (STC) | Qualification Aim Reference = 60355359 | Qualification Aim Title = BTEC Certificate in Performing and Production Arts Industry Skills | College Delivery Area = Professional and Creative Studies (Note: 1 other start date(s) for this course exist. Please contact the college for further information.)
Entry requirements
No specific entry requirements - contact the College for further details.
What you will learn
You'll develop practical skills used in performing and production arts settings.
You'll explore how the music and media industries are structured and how they operate.
You'll learn about production processes and the roles involved in live and recorded performance.
You'll build technical knowledge relevant to working in a creative industry environment.
You'll develop professional working practices used in performing arts contexts.
How you will learn
Learning takes place in the classroom and through practical, hands-on activities. Assessment for the Pearson Edexcel BTEC Certificate is coursework-based, using assignments and projects rather than written exams. You'll complete units that are assessed through evidence of your work, such as written tasks, practical demonstrations, and portfolio materials. Contact South Tyneside College for full details of how each unit is assessed on this course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. South Tyneside College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Stage crew or production assistant, supporting live events and shows
Music industry assistant, working in studios or with artists
Media production runner, entry-level role in TV, film, or radio
Events technician, handling sound, lighting, or staging
Arts administrator, supporting venues or creative organisations
What you could study next
BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Performing Arts: a natural next step if you want to go deeper into performance or production and keep options open for higher education.
Level 3 Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production: broadens into film, TV, and digital media if that's the direction you want to take.
Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Performing Arts: a Level 4 qualification for those aiming toward a degree or specialist industry roles.
