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Free Level 3 Performing Arts Course in Nottingham

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start3 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyOCR awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 3 Performing Arts Course in Nottingham. Classes run at Nottingham Girls' Academy, full-time over two years. This free performing arts course is open to students with a minimum of five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including Maths and English. You'll study music, dance, and drama, and explore theatre in education. You'll create and perform work both inside and outside the Academy, building toward careers in performing, teaching, directing, stage management, or arts administration.

Who this course is for

Those students who wish to pursue a career in performing arts; this could be teaching, performing, stage management, directing or arts administration. You will cover units in music, dance and drama, as well as looking at theatre in education. You will create performances both in and out of the academy.

Entry requirements

A minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above including Maths and English.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop skills in music, dance, and drama across the course.
  • You'll study theatre in education and how performance connects with audiences.
  • You'll create and present performances in and outside the Academy.
  • You'll explore stage management and the technical side of live performance.
  • You'll look at directing and how productions are shaped from concept to stage.
  • You'll gain an understanding of arts administration and how the performing arts industry works.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions, practical workshops, and performance projects. Assessment is through a combination of coursework, portfolio evidence, and live performances. You'll build a body of work across the two years that demonstrates your skills in music, dance, and drama. Some units will involve group projects and collaborative performances, while others will require individual written or practical tasks.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Nottingham Girls' Academy will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Performer: work in theatre, dance, or music productions
  • Drama teacher or workshop leader: deliver arts education in schools or community settings
  • Stage manager: coordinate productions and manage backstage operations
  • Theatre director: lead creative vision for stage productions
  • Arts administrator: support the running of arts organisations and venues
  • Community arts worker: deliver performing arts projects in community settings
  • Casting assistant: support casting directors in film, TV, or theatre

What you could study next

A Level 3 performing arts qualification opens routes into higher study and professional training. You could go on to a BA (Hons) in Performing Arts, Drama, Dance, or Music at university. A Foundation Degree in Arts Practice or Theatre Production is another option if you want a shorter higher education route. Some learners also progress to conservatoire auditions or specialist drama school programmes, which typically require a strong portfolio and audition.

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