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Level 3 Performing Arts Course in Middlesbrough

CostContact the provider
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start31 Aug 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyUAL Awarding Body

Contact The Northern College of Art for more info about costs.

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About this course

Level 3 Performing and Production Arts Course in Middlesbrough. Classes run at Middlesbrough Campus, full-time during the day over two years.

The course is free if you're 16 to 18 years old. If you're 19 or over, fees may apply. You'll develop acting, performance, and production skills across a broad range of disciplines. The qualification is designed to prepare you for degree-level study or employment in the performing arts industry. Units cover performance practice, creative development, and production techniques.

You'll finish with a University of the Arts London Extended Diploma in Performing and Production Arts.

Who this course is for

The Level 3 Diploma and Extended Diploma in Acting for Stage & Screen is designed to provide students with the knowledge, skills and understanding necessary to access and progress to degree level study or employment in the performing arts.

They provide an opportunity for those who have an interest in the performing arts to explore, develop and test their creativity within a qualification structure which is stimulating, demanding and provides a supportive transition from general to more specialised study.

Entry requirements

4 x GCSEs 9-4/A*-C or equivalent qualifications. GCSE English minimum grade 3/D and Maths 2/E in Maths or Functional Skills Level 1. (If you have Maths / English at grade 3 / D or below you would be required to work towards these qualifications alongside your course).

What you will learn

  • You'll develop acting techniques for stage and screen.
  • You'll explore movement, voice, and physical performance skills.
  • You'll study production arts, including technical and design elements.
  • You'll create and present original performance work.
  • You'll analyse and respond to professional performance texts and productions.
  • You'll build collaborative skills through ensemble and group projects.
  • You'll develop your creative practice through self-directed projects.

How you will learn

You'll learn through practical workshops, studio rehearsals, and classroom sessions. Assessment is through performance work, portfolios, and written or reflective assignments. You'll take part in productions and creative projects that are assessed by your tutors. Some units may include written tasks or research projects to support your practical work.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Middlesbrough Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Actor, performs in theatre, film, television, or digital productions.
  • Dancer, works in professional dance companies or touring productions.
  • Stage manager, coordinates rehearsals and live performance logistics.
  • Production assistant, supports creative teams on stage or screen projects.
  • Drama facilitator, leads performance workshops in schools or community settings.
  • Performing arts technician, operates lighting, sound, or set equipment.
  • Theatre administrator, manages operations for a theatre or arts venue.

What you could study next

  • BA (Hons) in Acting or Performing Arts, the natural next step for those aiming for a professional performance career.
  • BA (Hons) in Theatre Production or Stage Management, for those drawn to the technical and production side.
  • BA (Hons) in Dance, for learners who specialise in movement and physical performance.
  • Foundation Degree in Creative Arts, a shorter higher education route into the creative industries.
Apply on northernart.ac.uk →Check if you're eligible
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