Free BTEC Level 2 Performing and Production Arts Course in Swindon. Classes run full-time during the day at New College Swindon Queens Drive Campus. This is a one-year course covering both performance and production skills across the arts industry. You'll study practical and technical elements of the sector, building the knowledge and skills that employers and higher-level courses look for. The Pearson Edexcel BTEC Level 2 Performing and Production Arts qualification is well suited to anyone ready to commit to full-time daytime study.
Who this course is for
Anyone
What you will learn
You'll develop performance skills across acting, dance, or musical theatre disciplines.
You'll explore the technical and production side of the arts industry, including stage management and design.
You'll learn how live and recorded productions are planned and delivered.
You'll study the professional skills and working practices used in the performing arts sector.
You'll create and present work to an audience as part of your practical training.
You'll build an understanding of how the arts industry is structured and how it operates.
How you will learn
Learning takes place in the classroom and in practical studio or workshop sessions. You'll be assessed through assignments, projects, and practical performances rather than formal written exams. Assessment is ongoing throughout the year, with work submitted at unit level. Your tutor will give feedback as you progress through each unit.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. New College Swindon Queens Drive Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Stage manager assistant, supporting productions from rehearsal to performance
Production runner, working on live events or theatre productions
Performer or dancer, working in local and regional productions
Arts administrator, supporting the day-to-day running of a venue or company
Technical theatre assistant, operating lighting, sound, or staging
Community arts worker, delivering arts activities in schools or community settings
What you could study next
Level 3 BTEC National in Performing Arts. The natural next step if you want to specialise further in performance or production and keep your options open for university.
Level 3 BTEC National in Music Technology or Creative Media Production. Good options if the production and technical side of the course appeals to you most.
Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Performing Arts. A higher-level route for those ready to move toward degree-level study in the arts.
