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Free Level 3 Creative and Performing Arts Course in Plymouth

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyRSL

About this course

Free Level 3 Creative and Performing Arts Course in Plymouth. Classes run at Stoke Damerel Community College, full-time during the day. This two-year creative and performing arts qualification focuses on drama, with practical performance work supported by research and written tasks. You'll study theatre practitioners, devise and perform original work, and explore published plays through group performance. Entry requires GCSEs at grades 5 to 9 in English and Maths, plus at least three other subjects, and usually a grade 6 in your chosen subject.

Who this course is for

The Drama course is practical and creative supported by a variety of research and written tasks. It is in four units 1. PRACTITIONERS IN PRACTICE. The study of two contrasting theatre practitioners which will lead to a devised polished performance piece accompanied by a research project and a portfolio. 2. EXPLORING AND PERFORMING TEXT. A practical exploration of a play leading towards a final group performance accompanied by a pro forma of your artistic intention for the play. This will be directed by your teacher 3. ANALYSING PERFORMANCE. This has two sections - Section A is the practical exploration of two plays and Section B is writing a theatre review. This will lead to a written exam in the second year. 4. DECONSTRUCTING TEXTS FOR PERFORMANCE. Practically exploring one play from the perspective of a Director. Your practical understanding and knowledge will be shown in a written exam at the end of the second year.

Assessment in the first year will be by performance and a written research report and portfolio. In the second year there will be another (teacher directed) performance and then at the end of the two years there are two written exams based on practical work.

Entry requirements

Grades 5 - 9 in English and Maths GCSE plus at least 3 other subjects. You will usually need to achieve at least a grade 6 in the subject you wish to study.

What you will learn

  • You'll study two contrasting theatre practitioners and their approaches to performance.
  • You'll devise a polished group performance piece inspired by your practitioner research.
  • You'll complete a research project and portfolio to support your devised work.
  • You'll explore a published play practically and develop your interpretation of it.
  • You'll perform in a final group production of a scripted play.
  • You'll write an artistic intention document setting out your creative choices for a production.

How you will learn

Learning is practical and creative, with classroom-based rehearsal, performance, and group work at the centre. You'll also complete research projects, written tasks, and a portfolio. Assessment includes devised and scripted performance pieces, a research project, a portfolio of evidence, and a written pro forma of your artistic intentions.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Stoke Damerel Community College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Actor. Pursue stage, screen, or community theatre roles.
  • Drama teacher or workshop leader. Deliver drama in schools or community settings.
  • Theatre stage manager. Coordinate productions behind the scenes.
  • Community arts worker. Run creative projects for local groups.
  • Drama therapist (with further training). Use performance in therapeutic settings.
  • Casting assistant. Support casting directors in film, TV, or theatre.
  • Arts administrator. Work in the operational side of theatres or arts organisations.

What you could study next

  • BA (Hons) in Drama or Theatre Studies. A university degree for those wanting to deepen performance practice or move into directing, writing, or academic study.
  • BA (Hons) in Performing Arts. Broader degree covering drama, dance, and music performance.
  • PGCE in Drama (with a degree). The teaching qualification route if you want to teach drama in secondary schools.
  • Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training. An alternative route into teaching or training roles in the arts.

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