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    Newcastle College Performance And Production Arts 3

    College 16 to 18

    Performing Arts

    If you're into Performing Arts, Newcastle College is perfect for you. The halls of our Performance Academy are alive with the sounds of music and drama. Our renowned Academy offers the unrivalled opportunity to train in world-class facilities and learn from industry experts. It's your chance to focus full-time on your passion, and finally begin to follow your dreams of working for screen and stage.


    You can study and specialise within your chosen discipline (Dance, Acting, or Musical Theatre). As well as being highly practical, our courses teach you the history and theory of your chosen art form as well as giving you industry knowledge and insight for your next career steps. You'll have the chance to work with like-minded students to deliver performances and shows that you'll remember forever.

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    What can I study?

    Performing and Production Arts Industry Skills - Level 2

    Performing and Production Arts is for learners who aspire to a career in media and theatre, but who need to gain the right qualifications to progress onto a Level 3 qualification.

    Length: 1 year
    Study: Full-Time
    Start date: 1st September 2025
    Location: Rye Hill Campus

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    Acting - Level 3

    This Acting course will prepare you for life as an actor on camera, stage or radio.

    Length: 2 years
    Study: Full-Time
    Start date: 1st September 2025
    Location: Rye Hill Campus

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    Musical Theatre - Level 3

    Begin your career in Musical Theatre in specialist studio spaces and our state-of-the-art theatre. This established Musical Theatre course has been developed with support from industry experts, to help aspiring performers achieve their ambitions and stand out in industry.

    Length: 2 years
    Study: Full-Time
    Start date: 1st September 2025
    Location: Rye Hill Campus

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    Dance - Level 3

    Benefit from specialist dance studios and state-of-the-art theatres as well as being taught by industry experts who have worked for the likes of the English National Ballet and English Dance Theatre.

    Length: 2 years
    Study: Full-Time
    Start date: 1st September 2025
    Location: Rye Hill Campus

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    Andy Griffin

    Associate Lecturer and alumni - Music and Performing Arts

    "My experience encompasses various areas of the music business, with a specialisation in artist management, live shows and touring, A&R development, as well as extensive experience collaborating with record labels and studios. I firmly believe in fostering a positive and motivating environment, employing strategies such as praise, inspiration, mentoring and motivation."

    What can I do with a Performing and Production Arts qualification?

    Actors, Entertainers and Presenters Dancers and Choreographers

    Daily tasks:

    • Plays pre-recorded music at nightclubs, discotheques, and private functions.
    • Conducts interviews and prepares reports for news broadcasts, current affairs programmes and documentaries.
    • Introduces and presents radio and television programmes, reads news bulletins and makes announcements.
    • Trains animals to perform entertaining routines and may perform with them.
    • Performs singing, comedy, acrobatic, illusion and conjuring routines.
    • Assumes character created by a playwright or author and communicates this to an audience.
    • Studies script, play or book and prepares and rehearses interpretation.

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    Daily tasks:

    • Demonstrates and directs dance moves, monitors and analyses technique and performance, and determines how improvements can be made.
    • Participates in dance performance.
    • Attends rehearsals to develop and practice dance routines for performance.
    • Builds and maintains stamina, physical strength, agility and general health through fitness exercises and healthy eating.

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