Free Level 2 Performing and Production Arts Course in Sheffield. Classes run full-time at The Sheffield College Hillsborough Campus, five days a week during the day. The course takes one year to complete. You'll develop skills across performing and production arts, covering both the creative and technical sides of live performance and production work. This performing and production arts qualification is awarded by the University of the Arts London, a specialist arts awarding body recognised across the creative industries.
Who this course is for
The Sheffield College is a thriving further education college situated in Sheffield, South Yorkshire. We have 4 main campuses across the city, including our City Campus, Hillsborough Campus, Olive Grove Campus and Peaks Campus. We offer a wide range of Apprenticeships, vocational courses, A Levels, professional courses and university level courses. Please go to our website www.sheffcol.ac.uk for full details.
Entry requirements
Please check our website for the most up-to-date entry requirement for this course.
What you will learn
You'll develop performance skills across acting, dance, or music depending on your chosen pathway.
You'll learn how production roles support live performance, including stage management and technical operations.
You'll practise creative collaboration, working with others to plan and deliver performances.
You'll build an understanding of the performing arts industry, its sectors, and how they connect.
You'll develop skills in presenting and evaluating your own creative work.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical studio sessions, workshops, and classroom-based activities. Assessment is through coursework, practical performance tasks, and portfolio evidence. You'll be assessed on both your creative practice and your understanding of production processes. The centre will confirm the full assessment breakdown before you start.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. The Sheffield College Hillsborough Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Performer, stage work in theatre, music, or dance
Stage manager, coordinating live productions backstage
Production assistant, supporting creative teams on shows and events
Technical theatre assistant, operating lighting, sound, or AV
Arts administrator, working in venues or arts organisations
Community arts worker, delivering creative projects in local settings
What you could study next
Level 3 Diploma in Performing Arts, the natural next step for learners who want to go deeper into performance or production practice.
Level 3 Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production, for those drawn toward the technical and production side.
Foundation Degree or Higher National Diploma in Performing Arts, for learners aiming toward higher education in the creative arts.
