• Five GCSEs at grade C or above (may include one relevant equivalent) to include English Language/First Language Welsh and Mathematics/Numeracy 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 information session or informal interview

• 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/Numeracy at grade D or above
• Evidence of recent involvement in performing arts

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 – This unit covers the key principles of performance including acting, singing and movement. It also explores different theatrical styles and techniques.
• Engaging with an audience – This unit covers how to meaningfully engage with and communicate meaning to a live audience.
• Introduction to professional practice – This unit covers the key elements of professional practise and how to apply this throughout your studies and the wider world of work.
• Critical and contextual awareness – This unit looks at the wider context of the projects you cover, the meaning behind them, their history and any other wider relevant context.
• Production skills and context – This unit looks at how work to a brief and how to apply any production skills into context.
• Performance skills and context – This unit looks at how work to a brief and how to apply any performance skills into context.
• Preparation for specialist study – This unit covers how to reflect of your own practice and how to create personal development action plans to further develop own practice.
• Collaborative performance project – This unit is the Final Major Project (FMP) and with cover all the skills and techniques developed during the first year for study. You will work collaboratively on a large-scale performance project to showcase your work.

During the second year learners study the WJEC Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) – graded like an AS level it can provide additional UCAS points.

• the course you are taking at College
• what grades you gained in your GCSE Maths and/or English Language

• Continuous assessment during the course
• Practical assessment during the course
• Completion of a final major project

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.

• Stationery - you will be told about any specific items before you start the course
• You will need to bring your own device/laptop for this course, click here to find out more
• A uniform, which you can purchase online before you start the course
• 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.

• No tuition fee
• We are waiving the Administration Fee for the academic year 2024/25
• 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.