Free Level 2 Performing Arts Course in Lichfield

CostFREE
Duration35 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyUAL Awarding Body

About this course

Free Level 2 Performing and Production Arts Course in Lichfield. Classes run at South Staffordshire College Lichfield Campus, full-time during the day.

The course runs for 35 weeks. You'll explore performance, production, and the creative processes behind staging a show. Units cover acting, dance, technical theatre, and production skills. If you haven't yet achieved your GCSE English and Maths, you'll study these alongside the performing arts qualification.

You'll finish with a Level 2 Diploma in Performing and Production Arts, awarded by the University of the Arts London.

Who this course is for

Have you had experience of performing in front of an audience? Did you enjoy it? Are you interested in finding out what goes into creating a production and performance? If you answered YES to any of these questions, then this course IS for you.

Energy, enthusiasm and a strong sense of commitment are very much needed for the study of performing arts, as is determination and resilience towards improvement and success. Within performing art industry, students will need to attend auditions and learn lines. The college will support you to make sure you are best prepared to succeed.

As a vocational course we establish the professional working practices that are embedded in the industry so you will be required to �have a go� at everything the course offers.

There is a strong element of practical work and so appropriate clothing is essential, in order to work safely and effectively. T-shirts, leggings, jogging bottoms, leotards are all acceptable for practical activities as well as a pair of black jazz shoes. You will also be required to purchase plays and scripts for your course to support your studies. Notebooks are needed for all lessons so that you can make notes on theoretical aspects. Access to a computer or laptop is needed as you will be required to conduct research and produce formal pieces of written work. The ability to record yourself participating in practical work can also be useful as a method of self-reflection. The college also runs a trip each year, alternating between London and Paris. These trips are popular with students as it is an opportunity to experience cultural and educational opportunities together.

Entry requirements

You will need 4 GCSE s at grade 2 or above and other relevant qualifications and experience will be taken into consideration. If you have not achieved your GCSE English and maths, these will form part of your study programme and be taken alongside your performing arts qualification.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop performance skills across acting and dance disciplines.
  • You'll learn how productions are planned, staged, and brought to life.
  • You'll practise performing in front of an audience.
  • You'll explore technical theatre, including lighting, sound, and set design.
  • You'll build audition skills and learn what the industry expects.
  • You'll develop resilience and the ability to take and apply feedback.

How you will learn

You'll learn through practical workshops, rehearsals, and studio sessions in the classroom. Assessment is through performance work, practical projects, and portfolio evidence. You'll take part in productions and presentations that are assessed as part of the course. If GCSE English and Maths form part of your programme, these are assessed separately through their own qualifications.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. South Staffordshire College Lichfield Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Actor, performs in theatre, film, television, or commercial productions.
  • Dancer, works in stage shows, music videos, or dance companies.
  • Stage manager, coordinates the technical and logistical side of productions.
  • Production assistant, supports the running of live events and shows.
  • Drama workshop leader, delivers creative sessions in schools or community settings.
  • Theatre technician, operates lighting, sound, or set equipment for live performances.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Extended Diploma in Performing Arts, the next step for those aiming at higher education or professional performance work.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Production Arts, for those drawn to the technical and design side of theatre.
  • A university degree in Drama, Dance, or Theatre Arts, building on the foundation this Diploma provides.

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