Free Level 3 Performing Arts Course in Barrow-In-Furness

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyOCR awarding body

About this course

Free Level 3 Performing Arts Course in Barrow-in-Furness. Classes run full-time at The Sixth Form, with daytime attendance over one year. You'll study performance skills across acting, dance, or musical theatre, developing your technique and creative practice. The course covers both practical performance and the theory behind it, preparing you for further study or entry-level work in the arts and entertainment sector.

Who this course is for

Furness College is highly successful, thriving and dynamic multi-site College. We are extremely passionate about raising the aspirations, knowledge and skills of individuals, communities and employers in Barrow-in-Furness and the wider peninsula. In 2016 the College became a member of the Chartered Institute for Further Education, the body for high performing Further Education Colleges and training providers. In 2017, we were recognised as the best Further Education provider in Cumbria at the Golden Apple Awards. In 2019, Ofsted rated us a s a Good College and later that year we were reaccredited by the Institute of Engineering and Technology, which is recognised around the world as an indicator of quality. In the summer of 2023, we were reaccredited as being a Teaching Excellence Framework Silver rated provider, for the quality of teaching on higher education programmes.

The two main campus sites, Channelside and The Sixth Form, are state of the art facilities and provide our students with the best foundation upon which to build their future. Our campuses include virtual learning spaces, demonstration areas and workshops with all the latest equipment and technologies.

We offer a very wide range of academic and technical courses for students of all ages and abilities including: A Levels, T Levels, vocational courses and university level courses, apprenticeships and adult part-time courses. We also pride ourselves on the wellbeing support we offer to students to help them be the best they can be and go further in life.

For more information and to apply for a course today please visit our website: https://www.furness.ac.uk/

What you will learn

  • You'll develop performance skills in acting, dance, or musical theatre
  • You'll study the history and context of performing arts
  • You'll rehearse and perform in front of an audience
  • You'll analyse and evaluate your own performance work
  • You'll learn how the performing arts industry is structured
  • You'll develop skills in devising and creating original performance pieces

How you will learn

You'll learn through practical workshops, rehearsals, and classroom sessions. Assessment is a mix of practical performance work and written assignments. You'll build a portfolio of evidence over the year and take part in assessed performances. Some units are assessed through coursework submitted to OCR.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. The Sixth Form will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Actor or performer, entry-level stage and screen work
  • Dance teacher assistant, supporting classes in studios or schools
  • Theatre technician, working backstage on productions
  • Community arts worker, delivering arts projects locally
  • Drama workshop leader, running sessions for schools or groups
  • Casting assistant, supporting auditions and talent management
  • Entertainment host, working in venues, cruise ships, or events

What you could study next

  • Level 4 or Level 5 HNC/HND in Performing Arts. A natural next step if you want to specialise further before entering the industry.
  • BA (Hons) in Performing Arts or Drama. Many universities accept a Level 3 performing arts qualification for degree entry.
  • PGCE or teacher training in drama. An option if you want to teach performing arts in schools or colleges.

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