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Free Level 2 Performing Arts Course in Poole

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start2 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 Poole. Classes run at Bournemouth and Poole College of Further Education, full-time during the day.

The course covers acting, dance, musical theatre, stage production and stage design. You'll explore rehearsal processes, collaborative performance, communication with an audience, and the history and context of the arts. You'll also develop an understanding of health and safety and the professional skills needed in the creative industries. The course takes one year to complete.

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 provides students with the skills, knowledge and understanding necessary to progress to further study and training in a range of performing and production subjects, including acting, dance, musical theatre, stage production, stage design and others. The qualification has been designed for students who have an interest in performing and/or production arts and who wish to explore and extend this interest via a full-time, immersive learning experience. Many students will have identified a specific career in the creative industries that they wish to progress to (e.g. performer, designer, director, stage manager etc.) using this qualification as a starting point.

Entry requirements

Students should have a minimum of 4 x GCSE’s at Grade 3 or above (including English and Maths at minimum of Grade 3). It is expected that all students will be able to demonstrate some performing arts skills (acting/singing/dancing as applicable.) All students will complete a practical audition/interview.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop practical skills in acting, dance, and musical theatre.
  • You'll explore the rehearsal process and how performances are built collaboratively.
  • You'll learn about the range of roles and responsibilities in the performing and production arts sector.
  • You'll develop communication skills for performing to an audience.
  • You'll produce and present a staged piece of performance work.
  • You'll research the history and context of performing and production arts.
  • You'll gain an understanding of health and safety in the creative industries.
  • You'll build the professional skills and personal qualities needed for a career in the arts.

How you will learn

You'll learn through practical workshops, rehearsals, and studio sessions in the classroom. Assessment includes a practical audition or interview at the start of the course. You'll be assessed through performance work, including the production of a staged piece, as well as research and contextual projects that support your practical development.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Bournemouth and Poole College of Further Education will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Actor, performs in theatre, film, television, or live events.
  • Dancer, works in stage productions, touring shows, or commercial performance.
  • Stage manager, coordinates the technical and practical side of live productions.
  • Production assistant, supports the delivery of theatre or live events.
  • Costume or set designer, creates the visual elements of a stage production.
  • Performer in musical theatre, combines acting, singing, and dance on stage.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Diploma in Performing and Production Arts, the natural next step for those wanting to develop specialist skills and prepare for higher education or professional training.
  • Level 3 Extended Diploma in Musical Theatre, for those focusing on performance combining acting, singing, and dance.
  • Foundation Degree or BA in Performing Arts, Drama, or Theatre Studies, for those aiming toward a degree-level qualification in the creative arts.
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