Performing and Production Arts (UAL) - Level 2 (Full-Time) (16-18)

Overview

This one-year performing arts course is aimed at those wishing to gain an understanding of the performing arts industry as well as those wishing to develop performance and production skills.

You will be able to specialise in either dance or acting and work towards a number of subject specific units to develop these performance skills, as well as considering technical and production techniques.

Dance students will study and develop a range of dance techniques whilst acting students will follow a programme of acting skills, voice and speech for performers and performing scripted plays.

Throughout your course, you will have the opportunity to showcase your work to your peers and to the public.

Find out more about the facilities and employer links available at our Performance Academy.

This Newcastle based performance art course offers world-class tuition and is accredited by UAL, one of the UK's top art and design universities.

Course Enrichment

• Productions have included ‘Panto Pandemonium’, ‘Bugsy Malone’, ‘Children of Narnia’ and ‘Evolution’, where students have been able to demonstrate performance skills in all areas including acting, movement and singing.
• You will have the opportunity to join the college choir Signature Sound.
• Dance students performed at the 2016 'Can You Dance' festival.

This course runs on the following dates:

Start Date: September 2021. For further information, please call 0191 200 4000 or email enquiries@ncl-coll.ac.uk.
Duration: 12 Months
Venue: Performance Academy, Rye Hill Campus

Who the course is for

The course is ideal if you're planning to progress to continue study in Further Education and progress onto a Level 3 course with a view to pursuing a career in the performing arts; whether as a singer, dancer, actor or musical theatre performer.

Students from similar courses in the past have progressed to FE and HE courses in Acting, Musical Theatre, and Dance, as well as areas including Stage Management, Performing Arts, Media, Live Music and Touring Production and Events Management.

Qualification Gained

If you successfully complete the course, you will gain a UAL Level 2 Diploma in Performing and Production Arts.

How to Apply

Online

Click on the "Apply for this course" button at the bottom of this page.

In Person

Come along to our Student Services Office, located within Armstrong House. Alternatively, visit an Open Event at our Rye Hill Campus, click here for dates and times.

Course Content

• Variety Performance
• Performing Arts Enterprise
• Performing Scripted Plays (Acting)
• Dance technique (Dance)
• Voice and Speech for Performers (Acting)
• Jazz Dance Technique (Dance)
• Physical Theatre Performance
• Subject Specific Workshops 

Your course also includes GCSE or Functional Skills as appropriate in English and or Maths. Possessing these skills will help you to progress in education, training and employment and make a positive contribution in the community in which you live and work. 

As well as GCSE & Functional Skills being embedded into all aspects of your course you will receive a dedicated lesson to enable you to develop your skills in the relevant subject area. 

Learning Methods

We work in a real-world environment, in our theatre and acting spaces, dance studios and practice rooms, as well as in classroom and workshop situations.

Learning methods include practical activity, formal lectures and self-directed study, which include using our Virtual Learning Environment.

A lot of work depends on working in groups and teams, as well as working on your own, so we always emphasise on professional attitudes, commitment and an understanding of real-life contexts in performing arts.

Assessment Methods

All the work you do is assessed. Students work to criteria published by UALin 'units'.

Assessment is by observation of practical work and performance, marking of written work, your own files and portfolios of evidence, and presentations made in various forms.

The first term is based on the development of technique and core skills, with the second term concentrating on performances.

Progression Opportunities

Previous students have progressed to FE courses in Acting, Musical Theatre, and Dance, as well as areas including Stage Management, Performing Arts, Media, Live Music and Touring Production and Events Management.

This can lead to continued progression onto a Higher Education course which could include our own Foundation Degrees in Acting, Musical Theatre, Contemporary Dance, Stage Management and Technical Production, Live Music and Touring Production and Events Management. Many of these courses now have further progression through to a BA Honors. programme.

Additionally many students have won places at top London schools and other celebrated establishments.

Career Opportunities

Career directions include: actor, dancer, singer, director, choreographer, musical theatre performer, stage manager, theatre/live event technician, lighting /sound designer, events manager.

Students often move into other related professions within teaching and the leisure industry

Entry Requirements

You have achieved at least one of the following:

• 4 GCSEs at Grade 3 (or D) they must include English and Maths
• A BTEC Level 1 Certificate/ Diploma in Performing Arts
• An alternative equivalent qualification at the appropriate level

You will also be required to complete a Group Workshop, Audition and a 1:1 interview with the course tutor.

If English is not your first language you will also need an IELTS score of 5.5 or above.

Further Information

If you have a query about this course or would like advice on your study options, you can contact Student Services by using the LiveChat function on this page, by emailing enquiries@ncl-coll.ac.uk or by telephoning 0191 200 4000. We are currently open Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm.

Course Costs