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Free Level 3 Performing Arts Course in Rotherham – Brinsworth Academy

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyUAL Awarding Body
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About this course

Free Level 3 Performing and Production Arts Course in Rotherham. Classes run at Brinsworth Academy, full-time during the day over two years.

You'll need five GCSEs at grade 4 or above to join. The course covers performance, production, and creative practice across acting, dance, and technical theatre. You'll develop skills through studio work, productions, and projects led by the University of the Arts London.

You'll finish with a Diploma in Performing and Production Arts.

Who this course is for

This course is aimed at school leavers (16-18), who have just completed their GCSEs. Those who have completed their A Levels (18-year-olds) and are wanting another year to prepare for university/increase UCAS points or employment. Mature students (19+) who wish to develop their knowledge and skills further (fees may apply).Upon successful completion of this course, you can progress on to your second year, and study the Extended Diploma covering the course content in greater detail. Once you have achieved this additional one-year extended diploma, you will have up to 168 UCAS points, dependant on the grade you achieve. A Distinction grade is the equivalent to 3 A-Level grades at A*.

Entry requirements

5 GCSE's 9-4 (A*-C)

What you will learn

  • You'll develop performance skills across acting, dance, and physical theatre.
  • You'll explore production techniques including lighting, sound, and set design.
  • You'll create and present work for live audiences.
  • You'll study the history and context of performing arts.
  • You'll collaborate on group productions and creative projects.
  • You'll build a portfolio of practical and written work.
  • You'll develop audition and professional presentation skills.

How you will learn

You'll learn through studio sessions, rehearsals, and practical productions. Assessment is a mix of performance work, projects, and written tasks. You'll be assessed on both your creative output and your understanding of the subject. Work is assessed by your tutors and moderated by the University of the Arts London.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Brinsworth Academy will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Actor, performs in theatre, film, television, or radio productions.
  • Dancer, works in stage shows, music videos, or dance companies.
  • Stage manager, coordinates productions from rehearsal to performance.
  • Theatre technician, operates lighting, sound, or stage equipment.
  • Drama facilitator, leads workshops in schools or community settings.
  • Production assistant, supports creative teams on live or recorded projects.

What you could study next

  • Extended Diploma in Performing and Production Arts, the natural next step after this Diploma, covering the subject in greater depth and adding UCAS points for university applications.
  • BA in Acting, Dance, or Theatre at university, building on the foundation this qualification provides.
  • Higher National Diploma in Performing Arts, a college-based route into the creative industries.
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