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Free Level 3 Performing Arts Course in Leeds – NGA Screen Acting, Burley Road

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start3 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyUAL Awarding Body
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About this course

Free Level 3 Performing Arts Course in Leeds. Classes run at NGA Screen Acting, Burley Road, full-time over two years.

The course covers performance and production disciplines across both years. In Year 1 you explore collaborative projects and develop core performance skills. Year 2 focuses on specialist study and a final major project, including a public performance or production. Assessment is through practical performances, rehearsals, training sessions, and assignments.

Entry requires an audition and interview, and five GCSEs at grade 4 or above are expected, including English Language and maths. You'll finish with a University of the Arts London Diploma in Performing and Production Arts.

Who this course is for

The UAL Level 3 Diploma/Extended Diploma in Performing and Production Arts is a full‑time, two‑year programme designed for learners aiming to develop their skills in a broad range of performance and production disciplines.

Entry requirements

Learners will be required to audition and interview for this education programme and must achieve five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, where possible, including English Language and maths

What you will learn

  • You'll develop practical performance and production skills across a range of disciplines.
  • You'll explore collaborative projects and work with others on shared creative outcomes.
  • You'll investigate specialist areas of the performing arts industry in depth.
  • You'll plan, develop, and deliver a final major project.
  • You'll present a public performance or production outcome.
  • You'll build analytical skills to respond critically to performance and production work.
  • You'll prepare a portfolio of work to support progression to higher education or employment.

How you will learn

You'll learn through studio-based classes, rehearsals, and practical training sessions. Assessment is through performances, production work, and written assignments. The course is classroom based and runs full-time during the day. In Year 2 you'll complete a final major project and present a public performance or production as part of your assessment.

What you will need to bring

The provider notes that a uniform may be required depending on the education centre. NGA Screen Acting, Burley Road will confirm what else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Actor, performs in theatre, film, television, or other live productions.
  • Dancer, works in live performance, touring productions, or commercial work.
  • Stage manager, coordinates rehearsals and manages productions backstage.
  • Production assistant, supports creative teams on stage or screen projects.
  • Drama facilitator, leads workshops in community, education, or arts settings.
  • Performer, works across a range of live or recorded performance contexts.

What you could study next

  • Higher National Diploma in Performing Arts (Level 5), a two-year higher education route for those wanting to specialise further before a degree.
  • BA (Hons) in Performing Arts or Drama (Level 6), a bachelor's degree for those aiming toward professional performance or arts leadership careers.
  • Specialist conservatoire training, for those focusing on acting, dance, or musical theatre at a higher level.
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