Level 2 Award and Diploma in Performing & Production Arts

The Level 2 Diploma in Performing & Production Arts has been designed to provide students with the skills, knowledge and understanding necessary to progress to further study and training in a range of performing and production arts subjects, including acting, singing, dancing, musical theatre, lighting design, prop design, stage management, directing and others. The qualification has been designed for students who have an interest in the performing and production arts, often a specific discipline such as acting or lighting design, who wish to explore and extend this interest via a full-time, immersive learning experience. Many students will have identified a specific career in the creative industries that they wish to progress to (eg production manager, stage manager, dancer etc), using this qualification as a starting point.

This course is available as part of a full-time study programme for 16 to 18 year olds, and as a part time course for adults aged 19 and over. Please ask learner services for details.

What will I study?

Introduction to performance
Introduction to production
Communicating with an audience
Staging a performance
Contextual research for performance and production
Performance skills and practice
Production skills and practice
Personal project and presentation
Producing and performing to an audience (Level 2)

How will I be assessed?

This course is assessed through practical activities and written coursework depending on the subject matter. Coursework and practical assessments are based on realistic workplace situations and live assignments where appropriate.