Free Level 3 Creative and Performing Arts Course in Southend-on-Sea. Classes run full-time during the day at Shoeburyness High School. This free creative and performing arts course runs for 360 hours and covers performance disciplines including dance, drama, and singing. You'll develop practical and creative skills across a range of performing arts contexts. Entry typically requires 5 or more GCSEs at grade 4 or above, along with experience in at least one performance discipline. A BTEC Level 2 in Performing Arts or a GCSE in Drama is desirable, but relevant training outside school is also considered.
Who this course is for
Students who have completed KS4
Entry requirements
5+ GCSEs at grade 4+ plus BTEC level 2 in Performing Arts (any discipline) or GCSE in Drama is desirable, but training outside school will be considered Experience in dancing, drama or singing.
What you will learn
You'll develop performance skills across dance, drama, and singing.
You'll study the creative and technical processes behind live performance.
You'll explore different performance styles and traditions.
You'll plan, rehearse, and present performances to an audience.
You'll analyse and evaluate your own work and the work of others.
You'll build collaborative skills through group and ensemble projects.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical workshops, rehearsals, and studio sessions in the classroom. Assessment is a mix of practical performance work and written or portfolio-based tasks. You'll be assessed on your ability to plan and deliver performances, as well as your understanding of creative and performing arts contexts. Work is assessed on an ongoing basis throughout the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Shoeburyness High School will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Actor or performer: work in theatre, TV, or live events
Dance teacher or instructor: teach in studios or community settings
Drama workshop facilitator: lead creative sessions in schools or charities
Stage manager: coordinate productions behind the scenes
Community arts worker: deliver arts projects in local organisations
Casting assistant: support casting directors in film or theatre
Entertainment coordinator: plan and manage live performance events
What you could study next
BA (Hons) in Performing Arts or Drama: a degree for those wanting to specialise further and pursue professional performance or arts management careers.
Level 4 Diploma in Dance or Musical Theatre: a higher-level vocational route for those focused on a specific performance discipline.
PGCE or QTS route in Drama: for those who want to teach performing arts in secondary schools.
