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Free Level 3 Performing Arts Course in Stamford

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 Stamford. Classes run at Stamford College, full-time during the day over 36 weeks.

You'll explore acting styles from Shakespeare to contemporary texts. The course covers lighting, sound design, set and costume design, props, and multimedia production. You also work toward a LAMDA qualification, which earns UCAS points to support a university application.

Entry requires five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English, plus Drama at grade 6 or above. You'll also complete an interview and audition. You'll finish with a University of the Arts London Diploma in Performing and Production Arts.

Who this course is for

Develop your acting career and explore a wide range of theatrical styles and genres from Shakespeare to contempory texts. You will have the opportunity to take part in performances and production including lighting sound design and operation set and costume design props and multimedia. You will undertake an additional LAMDA qualification to support your progression to university. LAMDA qualifications are recognised by UCAS and contribute towards your points calculation.

Entry requirements

5 GCSEs at grades 4/C or above including English plus Drama grade 6/B or above. Alternatively a Merit in a relevant Level 2 Diploma and a GCSE grade 4/C or a pass for functional skills Level 2 English. You will also be required to complete a successful interview and audition of a prepared monologue of your choice. A Merit in your first year is required to enter the second year Extended Diploma.Need to re-sit No problem. If you don't achieve a Grade 4/C in GCSE maths or English you'll resit

What you will learn

  • You'll develop acting skills across a range of theatrical styles and genres.
  • You'll study and perform texts from Shakespeare to contemporary drama.
  • You'll learn lighting design and sound design for live performance.
  • You'll explore set design, costume design, and props.
  • You'll work with multimedia as part of production work.
  • You'll take part in live performances and full productions.
  • You'll complete a LAMDA qualification to build your university application.

How you will learn

You'll learn through practical studio sessions, rehearsals, and live productions. Assessment includes performances, production work, and portfolio evidence. The LAMDA element is assessed through a formal examination. Classes are classroom and studio based, full-time during the day at Stamford College.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Stamford College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Actor, performing in theatre, film, or television productions.
  • Dancer, working in stage or commercial performance.
  • Stage manager, coordinating productions behind the scenes.
  • Lighting or sound technician, operating technical equipment for live events.
  • Set or costume designer, creating visual elements for productions.
  • Drama workshop leader, running sessions in schools or community settings.

What you could study next

  • BA (Hons) in Acting or Performing Arts, the natural next step for those heading to university after completing the LAMDA qualification.
  • BA (Hons) in Theatre Production or Technical Theatre, for those who discover a passion for the production side of the course.
  • Extended Diploma in Performing and Production Arts, available at the college subject to achieving a Merit in the first year.
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