Level 3 Performing Arts Course in Street – Strode College

CostFREE
Duration33 weeks
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start4 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyUAL Awarding Body

About this course

Level 3 Performing and Production Arts Course in Street. Classes run at Strode College, full-time during the day. If you're 16 to 18 years old, the course may be free. If you're 19 or over, fees may apply.

The course runs for 33 weeks and covers performance, production, and the creative skills used across the arts industry. You'll explore acting, dance, and production techniques, building a broad base across both performance and technical disciplines. University of the Arts London awards this qualification.

You'll finish with an Extended Diploma in Performing and Production Arts at Level 3.

Who this course is for

UCS College Group offers a wide range of courses across its four colleges and also offsite. Courses cover many areas and can be used for different purposes such as furthering personal development and career opportunities. They can also be for recreational purposes. For individual course details please refer to the college website or E-mail [email protected]

Entry requirements

Entry Requirements vary depending on the course, please refer to the college website or E-mail [email protected] for details.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop acting techniques and performance skills for stage and screen.
  • You'll study dance styles, movement, and physical performance.
  • You'll learn production skills including set design, lighting, and sound.
  • You'll explore the creative and technical processes behind live performance.
  • You'll practise devising and presenting original work.
  • You'll build an understanding of the performing arts industry and how it operates.

How you will learn

You'll learn through studio sessions, workshops, and practical projects in the classroom and performance spaces. Assessment is largely practical, through performances, productions, and portfolio work. You may also complete written assignments that support your practical projects. Full-time attendance means you work intensively across performance and production disciplines throughout the week.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Strode College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Actor, performs in theatre, film, television, or live events.
  • Dancer, works in stage productions, music videos, or touring companies.
  • Stage manager, coordinates the technical and creative elements of a production.
  • Production assistant, supports directors and producers on live or recorded projects.
  • Lighting or sound technician, operates technical equipment for performances.
  • Drama facilitator, leads workshops in schools or community settings.

What you could study next

  • BA (Hons) in Performing Arts or Drama, a degree that deepens your performance practice and opens doors to professional work.
  • BA (Hons) in Theatre Production or Technical Theatre, for those drawn to the production side of the industry.
  • Higher National Diploma (HND) in Performing Arts, a two-year higher-level qualification if you want to progress without a full degree.

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