Free Level 2 Performing Arts Course in Gateshead. Classes run at Gateshead College Baltic Campus, full-time during the day.
The course focuses on acting, with experience in dance, singing, and musical theatre. You'll work on performance projects both in college and in the community. It runs over one year and is a strong step toward Level 3 study in Acting, Dance, or Musical Theatre. You need GCSE English at Grade 3 or above, plus a mix of other grades, and you'll need to pass an audition.
You'll finish with a Level 2 Diploma in Performance Skills.
Love to act, dance or just be on a stage?
Level 2 Performing Arts is great preparation for study at Level 3 and beyond in Acting, Dance or Musical Theatre. If you don't have the Level 2 qualifications or vocational experience necessary for direct entry to Level 3, this programme is ideal.
The main focus of this programme is on acting, but you will also gain experience in dance, singing and musical theatre. You'll work with other students on a range of performance projects in college and in local public venues and will put on a full-scale production at the end of the course.
You'll also make sure that you leave with everything you need to be successful in further study or in work. This means you'll spend time working on wider employment skills and on academic development (including English and Maths). You'll also explore how the performing arts industry works.
This course will get you ready for the Level 3 Performing Arts courses at Gateshead College, and from there you could progress to our BA in Performing Arts. Employment opportunities may be available in the theatre, television or film industries.
Qualifications needed
You need GCSE English at Grade 3 (D) or above, with a mix of Grades 2 to 4 (D to F) in other subjects. Vocational qualifications at Level 1 will also be considered. You will also need to pass an audition.
Required experience
We welcome all applicants without any prior experience or knowledge in this area. You will need motivation to achieve and have a passion to gain skills enabling you to progress this as a career in the future.
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