Performing and Production Arts
Performing and Production Arts
UAL Level 2 Diploma in Performing and Production Arts (601/1824/6)
Designed for learners who want to perform, work backstage, or take part in production within the dramatic arts or music industry.
Is this course right for me?
This course introduces learners to the collaborative nature of performance and production along with the methods, processes and skills to build practical and professional awareness needed for work in the creative sector.
Learners will complete assignments based on realistic workplace situations and learn to work collaboratively across performance, production, and music disciplines. In addition, the ability to work professionally with others on time-bound projects will be developed, as well as strengthening skills in recording, reflecting and engaging with learning.
What are the entry requirements?
- Three GCSEs at grade D or above (may include one relevant equivalent) to include English Language/First Language Welsh or Mathematics
- Evidence of recent involvement in performing arts
- Each application is considered on individual merit
- Entry is subject to attending a course meeting or informal interview
Current student - what are the entry requirements?
- Successful completion of relevant Level 1 programme with a merit grade or above in addition to a successful decision from progression board meeting
- GCSE English Language/First Language Welsh at grade D or above
- Or evidence of improvement from internal GCSE/s
- Evidence of recent involvement in performing arts
What will I learn?
Units will include:
- Introduction to performance
- Introduction to production
- Communication 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
Will I need to study additional English & Maths skills?
You may need to study an additional skills course depending on:
- the course you are taking at College
- what grades you gained in your GCSE Maths and/or English Language
Below to find out what skills course you may be taking at College.
Workbased, progression pathway programmes within the Built Environment Faculty – you will study Essential Skills Wales (ESW) in Application of Number and Communications.
Jobs Growth Wales (JGW+) programme – will be timetabled into literacy and numeracy sessions. To discuss the opportunity of attending a GCSE resit programme, in addition to their JGW+ timetable, please contact skills@pembrokeshire.ac.uk
Life Skills Academy programmes – you will have opportunities to upskill in English and Maths through Wales Essential Skills Toolkit (WEST) / Century or attending Essential Skills classes.
All other courses and those who have progressed through the internal progression route:
Upskilling Destination Programme – an hour and half session a week developing essential research skills, critical thinking, and academic writing techniques, supporting literacy, numeracy, digital literacy and employability skills
A one year GCSE Resit Programme in GCSE Mathematics Intermediate Tier (Welsh or English medium) / GCSE English Language
A one or two year pre-GCSE upskilling course in required subject/s – The priority of this programme (Foundation Maths for Mathematics pathway) is to build fundamental skill and knowledge, to prepare learners for progression onto the one-year, intermediate tier resit programme.
A one year pre-GCSE upskilling course in mathematics – The priority of this programme is to build fundamental skill and knowledge, to prepare learners for progression to the Foundation Maths programme.
Can I do this course in Welsh?
How will I be assessed?
- Continuous assessment during the course
- Portfolio of evidence
What can I do next?
Do I need to bring/buy any equipment?
- Stationery - you will be told about any specific items before you start the course
- It would be beneficial, but not essential, to bring your own device/laptop to support your studies
- Practical/comfortable clothing for parts of the course
- A memory stick/a small portable USB hard drive
- Ear plugs - £20
- You may be eligible for funding. Find out more on our student finance page
Any costs above are approximate and may change.
Are there any additional costs?
- No tuition fee
- There is an annual workshop fee for this course (£20 - £60), payable before you start the course
- You can rent a locker for £10 per year this will be refunded if the locker remains undamaged and keys are returned
- You may be eligible for funding. Find out more on our student finance page
Any costs above are approximate and may change.
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Sports Academy: While on this course you may be able to join our Sports Academy, if you have a talent for sport, find out what we offer on our Sports Academy page.
