The Performing and Production Arts Level 2 Siploma at City of Westminster College is a one-year course designed for students aged 16–18 who are passionate about acting, dance and singing. Based at our Paddington Green Campus, this course gives you a strong foundation in all three core performing arts disciplines, while also allowing you to begin exploring your preferred specialism. Equivalent to five GCSEs (grades 4–9), this course is ideal if you want to build confidence, develop performance skills and progress to Level 3 study or a future career in the performing arts industry.
This course introduces you to a wide range of practical and performance-based skills across the performing arts. You will take part in workshops, rehearsals, performances and creative projects that help you grow as a performer.
Areas of study may include:
You will learn through a mixture of practical technique classes, workshops, group seminars and lectures. The course also forms part of a wider study programme, including work experience, tutorial support, and English and maths development where needed.
After successfully completing this course, you can progress to:
This course also helps prepare you for future opportunities in acting, dance, musical theatre and the wider creative industries.
Assessment is continuous and based on both practical and written work throughout the course.
You will also be expected to rehearse outside lesson time and complete some coursework at home.
Upon successful completion, you will achieve the UAL Level 2 Diploma in Performing and Production Arts.
This cost of this course is £1,530.00.
If you’re 16–18 on 31 August & you meet residency requirements, your course will be free. More info: Link
“The facilities here are brilliant. You have range of courses you can study. My teachers in the Performing Arts department have got history in the industry, which is very useful. You get to ask them for advice and actual knowledge from the industry, and take that into your own work within the college also afterwards. ”
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