Level 3 Performing Arts Course in Peterlee. Classes run at East Durham College Peterlee Campus, full-time during the day. The course is free if you're 16 to 18 years old. If you're 19 or over, fees may apply depending on your financial circumstances. This practical performing arts qualification covers dance, drama, and music. You'll develop existing performance skills and build new ones across all three art forms. The course runs over 36 weeks.
Who this course is for
This course is for people who are passionate about performance. The course is mainly practical and aims to provide suitable training and education to develop performing skills and learn new ones. This course covers the three art forms of dance, drama and music.
Entry requirements
For learners who have recently been in education a BTEC Level 2 qualification in Performing Arts or a related area, five GCSEs at Grade A to C including literacy and numeracy.
Mature students may present a more varied profile of achievement that is likely to include experience of paid or unpaid employment.
What you will learn
You'll develop performance skills across dance, drama, and music
You'll study practical techniques in each of the three art forms
You'll learn how to prepare and present performances
You'll build skills in rehearsal, direction, and production processes
You'll explore the creative and technical elements of live performance
How you will learn
This is a mainly practical course delivered in the classroom and performance space. You'll learn through workshops, rehearsals, and performance projects across dance, drama, and music. Assessment is through a combination of practical performance work and coursework assignments, as is standard for the OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. East Durham College Peterlee Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Actor or performer: stage, screen, or live events work
Dance teacher or workshop leader: teaching in schools or community settings
Drama facilitator: running arts projects for charities or youth organisations
Theatre technician: supporting productions behind the scenes
Musician or session performer: live or studio performance work
Arts administrator: coordinating programmes for venues or companies
What you could study next
A degree in Performing Arts, Drama, Dance, or Music at university. The Extended Diploma is a recognised entry qualification for many higher education courses in the arts.
A degree in Arts Management or Theatre Production if you want to move into the business or technical side of the industry.
A PGCE or teaching qualification if you want to teach performing arts in schools.
