Free Level 3 Performing Arts Course in Dartford – North Kent College Dartford – Daytime – Full-time

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyUAL Awarding Body

About this course

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

The course covers a broad range of creative and technical disciplines. You'll explore lighting, sound, costume, set construction, and performance skills. It gives you both practical production experience and analytical skills. The course runs over two years.

You'll finish with an Extended Diploma in Performing and Production Arts, awarded by University of the Arts London.

Who this course is for

The Musical Theatre course is a unique two-year training programme here at The Miskin Theatre.

Musical Theatre performers will collaborate closely with those on other Miskin Theatre programmes and work in a highly disciplined environment to learn the skills and discipline that their craft demands.

The programme will encourage you to gain a broad variety of skills, developing your dance technique, acting and singing musical theatre performance skills, culminating in performances at the in-house Miskin Theatre and beyond.

You will participate in ballet, contemporary, choreography, jazz and tap classes alongside complementary musical theatre workshops developing your ability to be a performer that can combine your acting, dance and singing skills leading to a variety of performance opportunities.

The training is designed to challenge each performer to maximise their potential. You will also develop self-awareness and personal development which will not only teach you essential skills for your chosen pathway, but also core transferrable life-skills.

As part of this programme you may be able to complete ISTD Classical Ballet, Modern Theatre Dance and Tap examinations (additional costs apply).

Equivalent to 3 A Levels, a total of 72-168 UCAS points, depending on grades achieved).

What you will learn

  • You'll develop practical skills in stage lighting and sound design.
  • You'll learn about costume design and construction.
  • You'll study set design and construction techniques.
  • You'll build performance skills across acting and dance.
  • You'll develop analytical skills for evaluating creative work.
  • You'll gain an understanding of how the performing arts industry works.
  • You'll produce and present creative work for real productions.

How you will learn

You'll learn through a mix of practical workshops, studio sessions, and project-based work. Assessment is through coursework, productions, and portfolio evidence. You'll work on live performance and technical projects throughout the two years. Classes are classroom and studio based, with hands-on experience central to the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. North Kent College Dartford will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Actor, performs in theatre, film, or television productions.
  • Dancer, works in stage shows, music videos, or live events.
  • Stage manager, coordinates productions from backstage.
  • Lighting technician, designs and operates lighting for live events.
  • Sound technician, manages audio for performances and events.
  • Costume assistant, supports costume design and wardrobe on productions.
  • Production assistant, supports the running of theatre or media projects.

What you could study next

  • BA (Hons) in Performing Arts or Drama, a degree for those wanting to deepen performance skills and open graduate-level roles.
  • BA (Hons) in Technical Theatre or Production Arts, a degree focused on the technical side of live performance.
  • Higher National Diploma in Performing Arts, a shorter higher-level route into the industry.

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