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Free Level 3 Performing Arts Course in Fareham – Fareham College

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start6 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyUAL Awarding Body
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About this course

Free Level 3 Performing and Production Arts Course in Fareham. Classes run at Fareham College, full-time during the day.

The course covers acting, dance, and production arts over one year. You'll develop performance skills alongside technical and creative production work. The University of the Arts London awards this qualification, which carries weight with higher education institutions and employers in the arts sector. Units cover devising, performance practice, design, and production techniques.

You'll need five GCSEs at grades 4 to 9, including English and maths, or a relevant Level 2 qualification at merit or distinction. You'll finish with a University of the Arts London Diploma in Performing and Production Arts.

Who this course is for

Full time learners who are 16-18 years old

Entry requirements

You will need five GCSEs at grades 4-9, or equivalent (including English and maths) OR Relevant Level 2 qualification (merit or distinction grade) including GCSE English and maths at grades 4-9, or equivalent AND A short solo to showcase your specialism in either singing, dancing or a monologue. This full-time course is designed for young people aged 16-18 (or up to 24 if supported with an EHCP).

What you will learn

  • You'll develop acting and performance techniques across a range of styles.
  • You'll practise dance and movement skills for stage and screen.
  • You'll learn production arts skills including set design, lighting, and sound.
  • You'll create and devise original performance work.
  • You'll build skills in hair and make-up for performance contexts.
  • You'll explore the creative and technical sides of live and recorded production.
  • You'll work on collaborative projects that reflect industry practice.

How you will learn

You'll learn through studio-based classes, practical workshops, and performance projects. Assessment is through practical performance work, portfolio evidence, and project assignments. You'll take part in productions and collaborative work that form part of your assessed work. Fareham College delivers this as a full-time daytime course, so you'll be in class regularly throughout the week.

What you will need to bring

You will need to purchase a professional hair and make-up kit. Details are provided at interview. Fareham College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Actor, performs in theatre, film, television, or other live productions.
  • Dancer, works in stage, commercial, or contemporary dance performance.
  • Stage manager, coordinates the technical and logistical side of productions.
  • Production assistant, supports creative teams on stage or screen projects.
  • Theatre technician, operates lighting, sound, or set equipment for live shows.
  • Costume or make-up artist, creates looks for performance and production.
  • Drama facilitator, leads performance workshops in community or education settings.

What you could study next

  • BA (Hons) in Performing Arts or Drama, the natural next step for learners wanting a degree in performance or production.
  • BA (Hons) in Theatre Design or Production Technology, for those drawn to the technical side of the industry.
  • Higher National Diploma (HND) in Performing Arts, a two-year higher-level route if you prefer a college-based option.
  • BTEC Higher National Certificate in Creative Practice, a flexible route into higher creative study.
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