Level 3 Performing Arts Course in Street

CostFREE
Duration35 weeks
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 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 over 35 weeks. It's free for some learners, and fees may apply for others.

The course covers performance, production, and the creative skills behind live and recorded arts. You'll explore acting, dance, and technical production, building a broad base across the performing arts. University of the Arts London awards the qualification, which carries weight with higher education providers and employers in the sector.

You'll finish with a Level 3 Diploma in Performing and Production Arts.

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 performance skills across acting, dance, and physical theatre.
  • You'll study technical production, including lighting, sound, and stage management.
  • You'll create and present work for live performance contexts.
  • You'll analyse and respond to professional performing arts productions.
  • You'll collaborate on group projects, as you would in a professional company.
  • You'll build a portfolio of creative work to support further study or employment.

How you will learn

You'll learn through practical workshops, studio sessions, and project work in the classroom and performance spaces. Assessment is through coursework, practical performances, and portfolio evidence. There are no written exams. You'll be assessed on your creative process as well as your finished work.

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 digital productions.
  • Dancer, works in stage productions, music videos, or live events.
  • Stage manager, coordinates the technical and logistical side of productions.
  • Theatre technician, operates lighting, sound, or set equipment.
  • Production assistant, supports creative teams on live or recorded projects.
  • Arts administrator, works behind the scenes in venues or arts organisations.

What you could study next

  • BA (Hons) in Performing Arts or Drama, the natural next step into degree-level study at university.
  • BA (Hons) in Theatre Production or Technical Theatre, for those drawn to the production side.
  • Higher National Diploma (HND) in Performing Arts, a two-year higher education route if you prefer a college setting.
  • Conservatoire audition programmes, for those pursuing professional actor or dancer training.

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