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Free Level 3 Performing Arts Course in Islington – Capital City College Holloway Campus

CostFREE
Duration37 weeks
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 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 Islington. Classes run at Capital City College Holloway Campus, full-time during the day.

The course offers pathways in dance, theatre, and production. You can also combine disciplines where possible. Work experience is built into the course. You'll take part in productions at venues and community settings across the area. The course runs for 37 weeks.

You'll need four GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English Language or Maths and a Music or Performing Arts subject. An equivalent Level 2 qualification at Merit or above is also accepted. All applicants attend an interview and audition. You'll finish with a University of the Arts London Diploma in Performing and Production Arts.

Who this course is for

This course will equip you with the skills and experience needed to pursue a career in the performing arts and/or production arts. We offer pathways in dance, theatre and production and also, where possible, combinations of all disciplines.The curriculum is rich in diversity and we create dynamic and innovative productions which are performed at various venues and community settings. Work experience is an intrinsic component of the course and you will have the opportunity to work with industry artists.

Entry requirements

You will need:Four GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English Language or Maths and a Music/Performing Arts subject or an equivalent Level 2 qualification at Merit or aboveAll applicants must have an interview and audition to confirm that the course is suitable for them.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop performance skills across dance, theatre, or production arts.
  • You'll explore combinations of disciplines, including stage and screen.
  • You'll create and perform in productions at real venues and community settings.
  • You'll gain hands-on work experience with industry professionals.
  • You'll build skills in devising, rehearsing, and presenting work to an audience.
  • You'll develop an understanding of the performing arts industry and how it works.

How you will learn

You'll learn through practical studio sessions, rehearsals, and productions. Assessment is based on performance work, projects, and a portfolio of evidence. Classes meet on multiple days each week, with sessions spread across mornings and afternoons. Work experience with industry is part of the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Capital City College Holloway Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Actor, performing on stage or screen in theatre, film, or television.
  • Dancer, working in contemporary, commercial, or theatre dance productions.
  • Theatre production assistant, supporting backstage and technical operations.
  • Performing arts teacher or workshop leader, delivering classes in schools or community settings.
  • Stage manager, coordinating rehearsals and live performances.
  • Choreographer, creating and directing dance for stage or screen.

What you could study next

  • A degree in Performing Arts, Drama, or Dance at a conservatoire or university, building on your Diploma with specialist training.
  • A Higher National Diploma in Performing Arts, a work-focused route if you want to stay in further education before moving into the industry.
  • A degree in Theatre Production or Technical Theatre, if the production pathway interests you most.
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