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Level 3 Performing Arts Course in Hartlepool for 16 to 18 Year Olds

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start6 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyOCR awarding body

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About this course

Free Level 3 Performing Arts Course in Hartlepool. Classes run at English Martyrs Catholic School and Sixth Form College, full-time over two years. You'll cover Drama, Dance, Music, and Theatre Production, developing both practical performance skills and theoretical knowledge. The course blends studio work, solo performances, and written study, with units assessed internally and externally. You'll need five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English Language, to join. A background in the arts is welcome but a GCSE in Drama, Dance, or Music is not essential.

Who this course is for

This course gives students an understanding of all aspects of the discipline and combines it with the opportunity to specialise in the performance of Drama, Dance, Music and Theatre Production.

Performing Arts allows you to be creative and imaginative within performance and portfolio work. You gain a greater understanding of the arts and will challenge yourself within art forms.

Entry requirements

5 GCSEs grade 4 or above including GCSE grade 4 or above in English Language and any experience within the arts. A grade 9-4 in Drama, Dance or Music preferred but a GCSE in these areas is not essential.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop practical skills in Drama, Dance, Music, and Theatre Production.
  • You'll build theoretical knowledge to support and underpin your performance work.
  • You'll work independently on solo performances and self-directed projects.
  • You'll study the work of practitioners and apply their approaches to your own practice.
  • You'll learn how to research, plan, and write project proposals.
  • You'll explore the role of the arts within the community and industry.
  • You'll gain transferable skills relevant to freelance and creative sector work.

How you will learn

Learning is classroom and studio based, combining practical sessions with written work. Units are assessed through performance work, portfolio submissions, and written assignments. Examination units are externally set by OCR and assessed both internally and externally. In year one you build practical and industry-relevant skills. In year two you complete a solo performance unit and a practitioner-focused unit alongside your peers.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. English Martyrs Catholic School and Sixth Form College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Actor, performer the stage, screen, or touring productions
  • Dancer with companies, venues, or as a freelance artist
  • Musician performing live or in studio settings
  • Theatre production assistant supporting technical and creative teams
  • Drama workshop leader running sessions in schools or community settings
  • Arts administrator working behind the scenes at venues or festivals
  • Freelance creative working across performance disciplines

What you could study next

  • BA (Hons) Performing Arts or Drama at university, building on your Level 3 performing arts qualification toward a degree.
  • Foundation Degree in Musical Theatre or Dance, offered by many conservatoires and higher education colleges.
  • Higher National Diploma (HND) in Performing Arts, a two-year work-focused route if you prefer not to go straight to a full degree.
  • Specialist conservatoire audition programmes in acting, dance, or music for those aiming at professional performance training.
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