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Free Level 2 Performing Arts Course in Worthing

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start14 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyUAL Awarding Body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Performing and Production Arts Course in Worthing. Classes run at Northbrook MET West Durrington Campus, full-time during the day.

The course covers theatre arts from two angles: performance and production. You can focus on acting, dance, and singing, or choose lighting, sound, and set design instead. If you are still deciding, you can mix units from both sides and gain a general the course. The course runs for one year.

You'll finish with a Level 2 Diploma in Performing and Production Arts.

Who this course is for

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Entry requirements

This Level 2 course is for students who at least 3 GCSEs at grade 3 (D/E) orabove preferably including English or maths.If you do not have these grades start on the Level 1 course.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop acting techniques and performance skills on stage.
  • You'll practise dance and movement for theatre productions.
  • You'll train in singing and vocal performance.
  • You'll learn how to design and operate stage lighting.
  • You'll work with sound equipment and audio production for live shows.
  • You'll explore set design and the visual elements of theatre.
  • You'll gain experience working on productions both in front of and behind the scenes.

How you will learn

You'll learn through practical workshops, rehearsals, and studio sessions in the classroom. Assessment is based on your performance work and production projects throughout the year. You'll build a portfolio of evidence showing what you can do. There are no written exams; your skills are assessed through practical tasks and ongoing observation by your tutors.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Northbrook MET West Durrington 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 shows, touring productions, or dance companies.
  • Stage manager, coordinates the technical and creative elements of a live show.
  • Lighting technician, operates and designs lighting rigs for performances.
  • Sound technician, manages audio equipment for live events and productions.
  • Set designer, creates the visual environment for theatre and live shows.
  • Production assistant, supports the running of live events and performances.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Diploma in Performing and Production Arts, the natural next step for learners who want to go deeper into performance or production and keep options open for higher education.
  • UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma in Creative Practice, a broader creative qualification recognised by many universities.
  • Higher National Certificate or Degree in Performing Arts, for those aiming toward a career in professional performance or arts production.
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