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Level 2 Performing Arts Course in Nottingham

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

Level 2 Performing and Production Arts Course in Nottingham. Classes run at Nottingham College City Hub, full-time during the day. Students aged 16 to 18 years old do not pay tuition fees. If you are 19 or over, fees may apply, though funding may still be available.

The course runs for one year. You choose a pathway in acting, dance, or performing arts. Acting units cover character development, voice, and devising. Dance units explore contemporary, jazz, ballet, and commercial styles. You build technique, stage presence, and creative skills through workshops, rehearsals, and live performances.

You'll need four GCSEs at grades A* to D, including English Language and Maths. You finish with a University of the Arts London Diploma in Performing and Production Arts.

Who this course is for

If you've had a taste of performing in front of an audience and are hungry for more, or you've got a hidden talent for performing and dancing and need a bit of help to bring it out of you, this is the perfect course.

Entry requirements

You'll need 4 GCSEs at grades 9-3 (A*-D), including English Language and Maths - one of English Language or Maths must be grade 9-4 (A*-C).

Functional Skills Level 1 can be used as equivalent to GCSE grade 3 (D) and Functional Skills Level 2 can be used as equivalent to GCSE grade 4 (C) or above.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop acting techniques including character development and devising.
  • You'll train your voice and movement for performance.
  • You'll explore dance styles such as contemporary, jazz, ballet, and commercial.
  • You'll build choreography and creative expression skills.
  • You'll take part in rehearsals and live performances.
  • You'll develop stage presence and performance confidence.
  • You'll work across practical workshops and collaborative projects.

How you will learn

You'll learn through practical workshops, rehearsals, and live performances. Classes are classroom and studio based, full-time during the day. Assessment is practical and performance-based, reflecting the demands of the performing arts industry. You'll work individually and as part of an ensemble throughout the year.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Nottingham College City Hub 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 touring dance companies.
  • Performing arts assistant, supports productions and community arts projects.
  • Drama workshop leader, delivers creative sessions in schools or community settings.
  • Stage crew or production assistant, works backstage on live events.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Diploma in Acting, the next step for learners on the acting pathway who want to develop professional-level skills.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Dance, builds on the dance pathway and prepares you for higher education or professional training.
  • Level 3 Extended Diploma in Performing Arts, a broader qualification covering performance, production, and creative practice.
  • A university degree in drama, dance, or theatre arts, for those aiming toward higher-level performance or arts management careers.
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