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Free Level 1 Music, Performing and Production Arts Course in Crawley

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start14 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyUAL Awarding Body
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About this course

Free Level 1 Music, Performing and Production Arts Course in Crawley. Classes run full-time during the day at Crawley College. The course takes one year to complete. You'll study across music, performance, and production arts, with a strong focus on practical work. You'll need a keen interest in performing arts and a willingness to take part in practical activities. Students are typically working at Grade 1 or 2 in Maths and English when they start. You'll have an initial assessment so the college can plan your learning.

Entry requirements

Students need to have a keen interest in Performing Arts. In addition students need to have a willingness to participate as this course cannot be achieved without practical work. Students may also have experience in extra-curricular drama and theatre activities.

Minimum Entry Requirements

Students must be working at a Grade 1 or 2 in Maths & English.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop practical performance skills across music, drama, and production arts.
  • You'll explore the technical side of production, including staging and backstage work.
  • You'll work on live and recorded performance projects.
  • You'll build knowledge of the creative and cultural industries.
  • You'll practise collaborative working as part of a performing arts group.
  • You'll develop skills in presenting and communicating through performance.

How you will learn

You'll learn through practical, hands-on work in the classroom and performance space. Assessment is based on your participation in practical activities and projects. You cannot complete this course without taking part in practical work, so active involvement is central to how you progress. Your work will be assessed throughout the year rather than through a single exam.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Crawley College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Performer, stage actor or musician, entry-level roles in live arts
  • Production assistant, supporting backstage and technical teams
  • Stage crew or technician, working on lighting, sound, or set
  • Arts administrator, supporting events and creative organisations
  • Community arts worker, delivering creative activities locally
  • Drama or dance teaching assistant, supporting arts education

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Diploma in Performing Arts. A natural next step to deepen your performance and production skills.
  • Level 2 Certificate in Music Technology. If production is your focus, this builds specialist technical knowledge.
  • Level 3 Extended Diploma in Performing Arts. The main route into higher education or professional training in the arts.
  • BTEC Level 3 in Music. Leads toward university courses or conservatoire auditions for music-focused learners.
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