Performing and Production Arts

This qualification provides an introduction to performance, production and design for the performing arts, enabling you to acquire the essential skills, techniques and methods to progress in further education or employment within the performing arts industry.

On this course you will:

• Develop the skills required to communicate through acting, movement and voice
• Stage performing arts events to live audiences
• Undertake introductory workshops in lighting, sound, set and costume design
• Build a website and track your learning digitally
• Explore of a range of progression opportunities and pathways
• Acquire organisational and communication skills such as calendar management, collaborating as part of a team, creative problem solving and meeting deadlines. These sustainable skills are transferable across all subject areas, are highly valued in the job market and will boost the desirability of your CV and application to a Level 3 qualification

All assessments are carried out as coursework, both practical and written. There is a continuous assignment assessment process, involving practical and written work. Grades awarded for each assignment go towards a final grade for each unit.

You may have the opportunity of working in professional performing arts spaces within the city.

This course is studied on its own and cannot be combined with other courses.

Next steps: On successful completion of this course you can progress to a Level 3 course or an Apprenticeship in another sector.

You will need five GCSEs at grade 3 or above GCSE English Language is desirable, however both English Language and Maths GCSE can be achieved as part of this programme of study. You will present an audition piece and take part in a workshop as part of the selection process.

There is a Theatre in the CCI. You will have access to a Learning Resource Centre (LRC) and refectory.

You will need to have workshop clothing (black t-shirt and leggings/ tracksuit bottoms), for practical work. We charge an annual, non refundable £80 course administration fee. This will cover all compulsory theatre visits, workshops and venue hire.