Free Level 3 Performing Arts Course in Merton. Classes run full-time at Ursuline High School over two years. The course is practical and covers acting, movement, technical production skills such as lighting and sound, and industry knowledge. You'll also develop presentation, teamwork, and communication skills that transfer across many areas of work. This is a level 3 performing arts qualification awarded by OCR.
Who this course is for
This is a practical, versatile, highly regarded and extremely fun Performing Arts course. It includes all aspects of theatre (acting, movement, technical production skills like lighting and sound) and industry knowledge.It equips you with a huge range of skills and knowledge that you need in the world of work, whatever you choose to do next. For example, presentation and confidence, body language and expression, how to articulate yourself and how to work within a team to create a project or production.
What you will learn
You'll develop acting techniques and physical performance skills.
You'll learn movement and body language as performance tools.
You'll gain hands-on experience with technical production, including lighting and sound.
You'll build knowledge of the performing arts industry and how it works.
You'll practise presentation, articulation, and confident communication.
You'll work in teams to plan, create, and produce performance projects.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical, studio-based sessions covering performance and technical production. Assessment is through coursework, practical performances, and written tasks. You'll build a portfolio of work over the two years. Some units are assessed internally by your teachers, and others are assessed by OCR through set assignments or external tasks.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Ursuline High School will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Actor or performer. Stage, screen, or live events work.
Stage manager. Coordinating productions behind the scenes.
Lighting or sound technician. Technical roles in theatre and live events.
Drama teacher or workshop leader. Teaching performance in schools or community settings.
Events coordinator. Using production and teamwork skills in events.
Community arts worker. Delivering arts projects for charities or local organisations.
Presenter or broadcaster. Using communication and performance skills on air.
What you could study next
BA (Hons) in Performing Arts or Drama. A degree for those wanting to specialise further in performance or production.
BA (Hons) in Theatre Production or Technical Theatre. Focuses on the technical side of live performance.
Level 3 BTEC in Music or Creative Media. Broadens into related creative industries.
PGCE in Drama. For those who want to teach performing arts in secondary schools after a degree.
