Performing and Production Arts
Performing and Production Arts
Performing and Production Arts
UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma in Performing and Production Arts
Ready to take your passion for performing to the next level? This course challenges and inspires, giving learners the chance to develop creativity, technical skills, and performance expertise in a supportive, dynamic environment.
Is this course right for me?
This course if for those who dream of a career in acting, stage management, technical theatre, teaching, or any arts-related field. It’s an active, immersive course for anyone passionate about making live theatre.
As part of the course, take part in two large-scale public performances each year, which means some evening and weekend sessions are required for rehearsals and performances,ing gain valuable hands-on experience in real performance settings.
Access to industry-standard facilities, including:
- The Merlin Theatre – a 240-seat black box venue with professional digital sound and lighting control
- Drama and dance studios – for performance and movement work
- Set and props workshop – for hands-on production experience
- Costume store and sewing room – to develop design and technical skills
Upon successfully completing the first year of the course, learners will be awarded a Level 3 Diploma in Performing and Production Arts, the vocational equivalent to one and a half A-levels. Completing the second year leads to a Level 3 Extended Diploma in Performing and Production Arts, which is the vocational equivalent to three A-levels.
What are the entry requirements?
- Five GCSEs at grade C or above (may include one relevant equivalent) to include English Language/First Language Welsh and Mathematics at grade D or above
- 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 2 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 C or above
- GCSE Mathematics at grade D or above
- Evidence of recent involvement in performing arts
What will I learn?
This is a broad based programme which looks at core aspects of drama, technical theatre, dance, voice and singing.
Units to be studied include:
- Principles of performance – explores acting, singing, movement, and a range of theatrical styles and techniques.
- Engaging with an audience – how to connect with and captivate a live audience.
- Introduction to professional practice – covers essential professional skills and how to apply them in studies and the wider creative world.
- Critical and contextual awareness – examines the meaning, history, and wider context behind projects and performances.
- Production skills and context – looks at how to work to a brief and apply any production skills into context.
- Performance skills and context – how to adapt and apply performance skills to professional projects.
- Preparation for specialist study – how to reflect on individual practice and how to create personal development action plans to further develop .
- Collaborative performance project – the Final Major Project (FMP) where learners showcase all skills and techniques developed during the first year of study in a large-scale, team-based performance.
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
- Practical assessment during the course
- Completion of a final major project
What can I do next?
Possible career opportunities include Actor, Singer, Stage Manager, Director, Lighting or Sound Technician, Front of House Manager, Holiday Park Entertainer, Cruise Ship Entertainer, Arts Administrator, Teacher, Event Manager.
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
- 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
- You will need to pay a £40 production art workshop fee each year before you start the course
- During the course there will be additional costs for consumables
- There may be trips/expeditions required or optional as part of this course
- 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.
