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Free Level 3 Performing Arts Course in Welwyn Garden City

CostFREE
Duration36 weeks
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 Welwyn Garden City. Classes run at Oaklands College Welwyn Garden City Campus, full-time during the day.

The course runs over 36 weeks and covers two pathways. On the Performance pathway, you study acting, singing, and dance. On the Production pathway, you develop hands-on backstage skills across a range of technical roles. Both pathways build practical and academic skills to a high standard.

You'll need at least four GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including Maths and English, or a full Level 2 with equivalent grades. You'll finish with a University of the Arts London Diploma in Performing and Production Arts.

Who this course is for

This two-year course is designed to develop your practical and academic skills so you can either progress onto university or directly into the industry. Performance pathway � You will study acting, singing and dance in equal measure. This will allow you to develop your practical skills to a high standard. And make you more employable moving into this exciting industry. Production pathway � You will learn hands on skills covering a wide range of backstage roles giving you an understanding of the importance of these roles when staging live shows. You will be using technology with lights and sound, communication and organisation skills. You will work closely together performance and production to stage high quality live performances.

Entry requirements

A minimum of 4 GCSEs grade 9 � 4 including Maths and English or a full Level 2 and grades 9 � 4 including English & Maths.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop acting technique through practical performance work.
  • You'll train in singing and musical performance.
  • You'll study dance across a range of styles and techniques.
  • You'll learn hands-on backstage and technical production skills.
  • You'll gain an understanding of a wide range of production roles.
  • You'll build the academic knowledge to support your practical work.
  • You'll prepare a portfolio of work suitable for university or industry applications.

How you will learn

You'll learn through practical workshops, studio sessions, and classroom-based study. Assessment is a mix of practical performance, production projects, and written work. You'll work on productions and projects that reflect real industry practice across both the Performance and Production pathways.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Oaklands College Welwyn Garden City Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Actor, performs in theatre, film, television, or other live productions.
  • Dancer, works in stage productions, music videos, or dance companies.
  • Stage manager, coordinates all technical and logistical elements of a production.
  • Lighting technician, designs and operates lighting rigs for live events.
  • Sound technician, manages audio equipment and sound design for productions.
  • Production assistant, supports the running of theatre or broadcast productions.
  • Costume or wardrobe assistant, prepares and maintains costumes for performers.

What you could study next

  • BA (Hons) in Acting or Performing Arts, available at many universities and conservatoires, for those wanting to specialise further in performance.
  • BA (Hons) in Theatre Production or Technical Theatre, for those following the Production pathway into a degree-level qualification.
  • Higher National Diploma (HND) in Performing Arts, a two-year higher-level option if you want a shorter route than a full degree.
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