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Free Level 2 Performing Arts Course in Swindon

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Performing Arts Course in Swindon. Classes run full-time at New College Swindon North Star Campus.

The course covers performance skills across acting, dance, and production arts. You'll study stagecraft, rehearsal techniques, and the practical side of working in the performing arts industry. It runs over one year, giving you time to develop and refine your skills.

You'll finish with a Pearson Edexcel Level 2 Diploma in Performing and Production Arts Industry Skills.

Who this course is for

Anyone

What you will learn

  • You'll develop acting techniques and performance skills on stage.
  • You'll practise dance styles and movement for performance.
  • You'll learn how productions are planned and managed behind the scenes.
  • You'll work on stagecraft, including set, lighting, and sound awareness.
  • You'll rehearse and perform in front of an audience.
  • You'll build an understanding of the performing arts industry and how it works.

How you will learn

You'll learn through practical workshops, rehearsals, and classroom sessions. Assessment is through performance work, projects, and coursework rather than written exams. You'll take part in productions and group work throughout the year. The full-time daytime timetable means you spend most of your time doing, not just reading about it.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. New College Swindon North Star Campus 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, music videos, or touring shows.
  • Stage manager, coordinates the technical and creative side of productions.
  • Production assistant, supports directors and producers on set or stage.
  • Drama workshop leader, runs performance sessions in schools or community settings.
  • Backstage technician, handles lighting, sound, or set during live shows.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Diploma in Performing Arts, the natural next step for those wanting to specialise further in acting, dance, or production.
  • BTEC Level 3 National in Performing Arts, a widely used qualification for progression to drama school or university.
  • Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Performing Arts, for those ready to move into higher-level study after Level 3.
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