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Free Level 3 Performing Arts Course in Islington

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.

You choose a pathway in dance, theatre, or production arts. Combinations of disciplines are available where possible. You'll work on productions performed at venues and community settings across the year. Work experience with industry artists is built into the course. The course runs over 37 weeks and carries UCAS points equivalent to three A Levels.

You'll finish with a University of the Arts London Extended 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 on 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 OrAn 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 create and perform in productions at real venues and community settings.
  • You'll gain work experience alongside professional industry artists.
  • You'll explore a curriculum that draws on diverse creative traditions.
  • You'll build technical and creative skills in your chosen discipline.
  • You'll study across multiple disciplines where your timetable allows.

How you will learn

You'll learn through practical studio sessions, rehearsals, and productions. Classes meet across multiple days each week, with daytime sessions. Assessment is through coursework, practical performance, and production projects. All applicants attend an interview and audition before the course begins. This confirms the course is the right fit and helps plan your learning.

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, performs in theatre, film, television, or live events.
  • Dancer, works in stage productions, music videos, or touring companies.
  • Stage manager, coordinates productions from rehearsal through to performance.
  • Production assistant, supports creative teams on stage or screen projects.
  • Drama facilitator, leads workshops in schools or community settings.
  • Costume or props assistant, supports the visual side of productions.
  • Arts administrator, works behind the scenes for theatres or arts organisations.

What you could study next

  • BA (Hons) in Performing Arts or Drama, the natural next step at university using the UCAS points this qualification earns.
  • BA (Hons) in Dance, for those who specialise in the dance pathway.
  • BA (Hons) in Theatre Production or Technical Theatre, for those focused on production arts.
  • Foundation Degree in Creative Arts, a shorter higher education route into the sector.
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