Entry Requirements
4 GCSE qualifications at grades A*-D or 9-3 including English Language • Level 1 vocational qualification and a Level 1 English qualification • Relevant industry experience to level 1 or above Additional information: You will have a review of your portfolio and ideally show some moderate success in the subject area. All Learners need 2 black T-shirts and 2 black jogging bottoms to take part in practical sessions notebooks pens/pencils highlighters jazz shoes hairbands set textbook (to be indicated in week 1). If you are accepted onto this course without a Grade 4 (that's the former Grade C) or above in Maths and/or English You will be given the opportunity to develop your skills in these subjects. This will be a compulsory part of your timetable.
Assessment Method
You will be assessed by a combination of assignments coursework observation of practical workshops and a final project.
Aims of the course
The Level 2 Diploma in Performing Arts is designed as an introduction to allow you to explore develop and test your creativity and gain an in-depth knowledge and understanding of performing arts as a collaborative activity. Through collaborative study you will take your performance skills to the next level while continuing to learn how to use your body and voice in performance engage with elements of design and technology and entertain and inform your audience. This course will develop your skills in the use of voice and vocal manipulation dance and movement theatre and mime text and dialogue mask design and design for performance (including sets costumes and lights) and technical management. The course will also provide you with the opportunity to explore specialist study and context. The course will give the opportunity to gain a deeper knowledge of the theories and principles of performing arts increase your understanding of the industry as a whole and develop the confidence and skills you'll need to succeed in real-world auditions and interviews. You will learn about professional practice standards critical and contextual awareness and the expectations of the professional world of performance and production. Finally whether your future is on stage or screen behind the scenes or in-front of an audience or in performing or producing the Level 2 Diploma in Performing and Production Arts can help set the stage for your future career journey and fully prepare you for a life in the performing arts.
Progression Opportunities
This course can lead directly to employment in a number of performance and production-based roles in a variety of performing arts environments or provide a direct route to Higher Education. Careers that could become open to you include theatre actor screen actor model live performance dancer for TV/film circus performer drama therapist director scriptwriter stage manager front of house manager producer independent artist and voice actor/coach. After successfully passing the Level 2 Diploma in Performing and Production Arts you may wish to consider our Level 3 Extended Diploma in Performing and Production Arts.
Facilities
The College has a long history and a fantastic reputation in creative arts covering art & design fashion media music and performing and production arts. Our courses are delivered in spacious state-of-the-art studios enjoying natural daylight from the adjoining Tressiliian road offering excellent and inspiring views of Lewisham Way. We have a huge 90-seat theatre spacious dance and technical theatre studios rehearsal rooms computer editing suites recording studios and digital and traditional black-and-white photography development dark rooms. To offer the best experience to you using the great facilities above we have assembled a team of industry-trained expert tutors and professional technical staff who have lifelong industry knowledge and experience. In addition you will participate in regular visits to galleries and museums and will receive the chance to exhibit your work at our exciting end-of-year show. All students are encouraged to develop a strong portfolio to enable them to progress to a higher-level course or job. With courses in creative arts ranging from Art and Design and Performing Arts through to Media Production and Production Arts available from Level 1 right up to Level 3 Extended Diplomas this year we are sure to have a course to match your dream and future plans. Our students have progressed to working with organisations such as Tate Modern King's College Goldsmiths Central St Martin's Camberwell School of Art Imperial War Museum Channel 4 The BBC The Daily Telegraph Sky Sports News Rambert Dance Young Vic Theatre and The Royal Shakespeare Company.
Career Options
This course can lead directly to employment in a number of performance and production-based roles in a variety of performing arts environments or provide a direct route to Higher Education. Why work in Performing or Production Arts? The creative industries are growing faster than any other sector in the UK. Working in this industry offers many challenges and rewards. You can expect: -To spend time mastering your craft - A higher than average likelihood of being self-employed or freelance - To benefit from great financial rewards when working in the creative industries once you have built your reputation and expertise - Working environments that range from offices and art/design/film/photography studios to theatres museums and music venue - The chance to travel nationally and internationally depending on the role. All our courses have been designed to meet the needs employers. They provide the opportunity for you to progress into Higher Education and/or training as well as moving straight into a job if desired. Typical jobs in this sector include Actor Dancer Theatre Director Theatre Stage manager set design Lighting manager Theatrical Special Effects Hair & Media Make-Up Artist
