Free Level 3 Performing Arts Course in Kensington and Chelsea. Classes run at St Charles Catholic Sixth Form College, full-time during the day. This course is funded by the ESFA for 16 to 18 year olds eligible for free UK education. Over two years, you'll develop technical performance skills alongside the theoretical knowledge that universities and employers in the performing arts industry look for. You'll also gain an understanding of how businesses and organisations in the sector operate, and the range of opportunities available. This is a demanding level 3 performing arts qualification equivalent to three A levels.
Who this course is for
16 to 18 year old learners as part of a study programme
Entry requirements
Please see website for details of entry requirements
What you will learn
You'll develop technical and performance skills for stage and live performance.
You'll build theoretical knowledge to underpin your practical work.
You'll study how businesses and organisations in the performing arts sector operate.
You'll explore the range of career and creative opportunities available in the industry.
You'll practise the skills and strategies that universities and employers in the arts expect at Level 3.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions combining practical performance work with theoretical study. Assessment is through a mix of coursework, practical performance tasks, and externally assessed units set by OCR. Your progress is tracked across both years of the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. St Charles Catholic Sixth Form College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Actor or performer, working in theatre, TV, or live events
Stage manager, coordinating productions behind the scenes
Drama teacher or workshop facilitator, working in schools or community settings
Arts administrator, supporting organisations and venues
Choreographer or movement director, leading physical performance work
Community arts worker, delivering creative projects in local settings
What you could study next
BA (Hons) in Performing Arts or Drama, at a university of your choice. This Extended Diploma is equivalent to three A levels and meets the entry requirements for most undergraduate performing arts degrees.
BA (Hons) in Theatre Production or Stage Management, if your interest is in the technical and production side of the industry.
Higher National Diploma (HND) in Performing Arts, a two-year higher education route at a college if you prefer to stay in further education before moving into work.
