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Free Level 3 Performing Arts Course in Sheffield

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyUAL Awarding Body
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About this course

Free Level 3 Performing and Production Arts Course in Sheffield. Classes run at The Sheffield College Hillsborough Campus, full-time during the day.

The course covers performance skills, production techniques, and creative practice across acting, dance, and theatre production. You'll develop your craft through practical work and studio-based projects over one year. Entry requirements are set by the college, so check directly for the latest details.

You'll finish with an Extended Diploma in Performing and Production Arts at Level 3.

Who this course is for

The Sheffield College is a thriving further education college situated in Sheffield, South Yorkshire. We have 4 main campuses across the city, including our City Campus, Hillsborough Campus, Olive Grove Campus and Peaks Campus. We offer a wide range of Apprenticeships, vocational courses, A Levels, professional courses and university level courses. Please go to our website www.sheffcol.ac.uk for full details.

Entry requirements

Please check our website for the most up-to-date entry requirement for this course.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop acting and performance techniques for stage and screen.
  • You'll study dance styles, movement, and choreography.
  • You'll learn technical production skills including lighting, sound, and set design.
  • You'll create and present performances to a live audience.
  • You'll work collaboratively on productions, taking on creative and technical roles.
  • You'll build a portfolio of practical work to support further study or employment.

How you will learn

You'll learn through practical workshops, rehearsals, and studio sessions in the classroom. Assessment is largely practical, including performances, productions, and project work. You may also complete written assignments and reflective logs to support your practical work. The course is delivered full-time during the day.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. The Sheffield College Hillsborough Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Actor, performs in theatre, film, television, or touring productions.
  • Dancer, works in stage shows, music videos, or dance companies.
  • Stage manager, coordinates all elements of a live production.
  • Theatre technician, operates lighting, sound, or set equipment.
  • Production assistant, supports creative teams on live or recorded projects.
  • Drama workshop leader, delivers performance sessions in schools or community settings.

What you could study next

  • BA (Hons) in Performing Arts or Drama, a university degree for those wanting to deepen their performance or production skills.
  • BA (Hons) in Theatre Production or Technical Theatre, suited to those who discovered a passion for the technical side.
  • Higher National Diploma (HND) in Performing Arts, a college-based Level 5 route into the industry or further degree study.
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