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Level 3 Performing Arts Course in Bristol – SGS WISE Campus – Daytime – Full-time

Cost£4,670.00
Duration432 hours
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start8 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyUAL Awarding Body
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About this course

Level 3 Performing and Production Arts Course in Bristol. Classes run at SGS WISE Campus, full-time during the day.

Fees apply for this course. Students aged 16 to 18 years old pay a significantly reduced fee, and concessions may be available if you are 19 or over. The course covers around 432 hours of study across performance, production, and creative practice. You'll develop skills in acting, dance, and technical theatre, building a strong foundation for work or further study in the arts.

You'll finish with a Diploma in Performing and Production Arts.

Who this course is for

Most full-time courses at SGS are for learners aged 16-18 with some provision available for those aged 14 plus on request. If you are aged 19 and over then formal qualifications that are a prerequisite for younger age groups may not be suitable. Please check the college website www.sgscol.ac.uk for more in-depth information regarding full-time study programmes or contact us on 0800 0567 253 or email [email protected]

What you will learn

  • You'll develop performance skills across acting, dance, and physical theatre.
  • You'll explore technical production, including lighting, sound, and stage management.
  • You'll create and rehearse work for live performance.
  • You'll analyse and respond to professional productions and practitioners.
  • You'll collaborate on group projects and ensemble pieces.
  • You'll build a portfolio of creative and reflective work.
  • You'll develop an understanding of the performing arts industry.

How you will learn

You'll learn through practical workshops, rehearsals, and studio sessions in the classroom. Assessment includes performances, productions, and portfolio work. You may also complete written or reflective assignments. The course is delivered full-time during the day at SGS WISE Campus.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. SGS WISE Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Actor, performs in theatre, film, or television productions.
  • Dancer, works in stage, commercial, or contemporary dance.
  • Stage manager, coordinates rehearsals and live performances.
  • Theatre technician, operates lighting and sound for productions.
  • Drama facilitator, leads workshops in community or education settings.
  • Production assistant, supports creative teams on live or recorded projects.

What you could study next

  • BA (Hons) in Performing Arts or Drama, the natural next step for degree-level study at university.
  • BA (Hons) in Dance or Musical Theatre, for those focusing on a specific performance discipline.
  • Higher National Diploma (HND) in Performing Arts, a two-year higher-level option if you prefer a college-based route.
  • Foundation Degree in Creative Arts, combining practice and theory for those moving into arts production roles.
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