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Level 3 Performing Arts Course in Poole

Cost£2,882.00
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start6 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyUAL Awarding Body
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About this course

Level 3 Performing and Production Arts Course in Poole. Classes run at Bournemouth and Poole College of Further Education, full-time over two years.

The course covers drama, dance, and music performance. You'll explore rehearsal, production, and stagecraft. Units also cover communication through voice and performance, health and safety in the industry, and the historical and contemporary context of performing arts. You'll look at the range of roles available across the sector, from acting and directing to stage management and production.

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 in Performing and Production Arts has been designed to provide students with the skills, knowledge and understanding necessary to access and progress to degree-level study and employment in the performing arts sector. It provides an opportunity for those who have an interest and experience in performing arts to explore, develop and test their creativity within a qualification structure which is stimulating and demanding, providing a supportive transition from general to more specialised study. Most students will have already identified a specific career in the performing arts industry that they wish to progress on to (e.g. actor, director, producer, singer, dancer, stage manager etc), using this qualification as a starting point.

Entry requirements

Students should have a minimum of 5 x GCSE's at Grade 4 or above (including English and Maths (at minimum of grade 4). It is expected that all students will be able to demonstrate competent performing arts skills (acting/singing/dancing as applicable.) All students will complete a practical audition/interview.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop skills in drama, dance, and music as part of a collaborative performance process.
  • You'll learn how to plan, rehearse, and deliver a performance.
  • You'll explore how to communicate meaning to an audience through voice and movement.
  • You'll study health and safety as it applies to performers and production teams.
  • You'll investigate the diversity of roles and career routes in the performing arts industry.
  • You'll examine historical and contemporary contexts that shape performing arts today.
  • You'll develop the personal and professional qualities needed to work in the sector.

How you will learn

You'll learn through practical workshops, studio sessions, and performance projects. Assessment is unit-based and includes practical performances, written work, and portfolio evidence. You'll take part in auditions and collaborative productions as part of your assessment. All learning takes place in the classroom and performance spaces at the college.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Bournemouth and Poole College of Further Education will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Actor, performs in theatre, film, television, or radio productions.
  • Dancer, works in stage productions, music videos, or live events.
  • Stage manager, coordinates the technical and logistical side of a production.
  • Theatre director, leads the creative vision for a performance.
  • Producer, manages the planning and delivery of performing arts projects.
  • Performing arts teacher, supports students in schools or community settings.
  • Choreographer, creates and directs dance sequences for productions.

What you could study next

  • BA (Hons) in Performing Arts or Drama, the natural next step for those aiming for a degree in the sector.
  • BA (Hons) in Dance or Musical Theatre, for those focusing on a specific performance discipline.
  • Foundation Degree in Creative Arts, a shorter higher education route into arts practice or production.
  • Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training, for those interested in teaching performing arts.
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