Course description
Performing Arts (Acting/Dance) Level 3 Extended Diploma
Get prepared for the real world of the industry and train to be a versatile, confident, and experienced performer!
Upcoming start dates
Suitability - Who should attend?
We will need to see your latest school report. You will also need four GCSEs grade 4 or above including English and Maths
Applicants will be asked to attend an in-person or telephone interview and an audition.
For the acting pathway audition:You will perform a monologue that will be sent to you to ahead of time.
For the dance pathway audition:You will need to prepare a one-minute dance solo in a style of your choice.
All students will have their literacy and numeracy needs supported within the programme.
If you are interested in a Level 3 programme and have alternative qualifications you would like us to consider, please contact us with your details.
Training Course Content
What you'll learn
Year 1
Acting Pathway
- On the Acting Pathway, you'll train in naturalistic acting and perform scripted duologues in Term 1. You will train in physical theatre and perform a group piece in the style of Berkoff. You'll also train in musical theatre disciplines. By the end of Year 1, you will have created an assessed, devised performance and also a large-scale musical.
Dance Pathway
- On the Dance Pathway, you'll train in multiple styles; Street Dance, Commercial, Ballet, Contemporary, Jazz, and Contemporary to make you a versatile all round performer.
- You will learn about how performers look after themselves through diet, exercise, mental health awareness, and professional attributes. You will discover the context and history behind dance styles, looking at key practitioners and their influence. You will learn how to choreograph and create your own work. You will perform in the musical and a final major dance show.
In the first year of this course, you will study for the diploma. Once that diploma is successfully achieved, you will be invited to continue on to complete the full extended diploma in the second year of the course.
Year 2
- You will develop solo material; a monologue, a solo dance or solo song in a style of your choice and have headshots taken for your portfolio. You will learn how to create your own film; acting on film, or a dance on film. At the end of Year 2, you will mount another Final Major Project. A dance show or a play, depending on your specialism.
- The ultimate aim of your work in this year is preparing for your progression beyond this course: drama school, dance college, work, or university applications, depending on your chosen career path.
Please note:Fees will apply if you are 19+ at the beginning of your studies and have previously completed a Level 3 qualification or are 24 and above.
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Upon successful completion of this course, you could progress to many professions, such as a professional dancer, choreographer, teacher, freelance dance artist, rehearsal director, group fitness class instructor, personal trainer, theatre/arts administrator, marketing/social media manager, events manager, videographer/photographer, theatre outreach co-ordinator, community dance practitioner, movement therapist, lighting, costume or set designer.
You could also progress onto a higher education course.
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