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Free Level 2 Performing Arts Course in Lewes

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start8 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyUAL Awarding Body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Performing and Production Arts Course in Lewes. Classes run at East Sussex College Group Lewes Campus, part-time during the day.

The course runs over one year. You'll study nine units covering acting, movement, stagecraft, and technical production. Topics include communicating with an audience, contextual research, and staging a full-scale show. Assessment is project-based, using journals, recordings, and presentations. The final unit is externally moderated.

You'll need at least four GCSEs at grade 3 or above, including English or maths at grade 3. You'll finish with a University of the Arts London Level 2 Diploma in Performing and Production Arts.

Who this course is for

The UAL Level 2 Diploma in Performing and Production Arts is your gateway to the exciting world of theatre, performance, and production. Designed for creative, hands-on learners, this one-year course blends practical experience with essential theory, giving you the skills, confidence and industry insight to thrive in the performing arts. You�ll work collaboratively, think like a professional, and develop the adaptability, creativity and self-reliance needed for future success.

Entry requirements

Minimum four grade 3-9 at GCSE or successful completion of the Level 1 course, and English or maths at grade 3.,Successful completion of current course(s)

What you will learn

  • You'll explore the basics of acting, movement, and production roles.
  • You'll develop skills in communicating and connecting with an audience.
  • You'll plan and stage a performance through teamwork and creative collaboration.
  • You'll research how history and culture shape performance.
  • You'll build specialist techniques in stagecraft and technical production.
  • You'll create a personal project that showcases your own creative work.
  • You'll produce and perform in a full-scale show for a live audience.

How you will learn

You'll learn through practical, hands-on work in the classroom and on stage. Units 1 to 8 are internally assessed using evidence such as journals, recordings, and presentations. The final unit, Producing and Performing to an Audience, is externally moderated and graded Pass, Merit, or Distinction. You'll work collaboratively on productions throughout the year.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. East Sussex College Group Lewes Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Actor, performs in theatre, film, or television productions.
  • Dancer, works in stage, commercial, or contemporary dance.
  • Stage manager, coordinates all elements of a live production.
  • Production assistant, supports the creative and technical team on shows.
  • Theatre technician, operates lighting, sound, and staging equipment.
  • Drama workshop leader, delivers creative sessions in schools or community settings.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Diploma in Performing and Production Arts, a natural next step toward higher-level training or drama school auditions.
  • Level 3 Extended Diploma in Performing Arts, for those wanting a broader qualification recognised by universities.
  • Foundation Degree in Theatre or Performing Arts, for learners ready to move into higher education.
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