Performing Arts Level 2

Key Details

  • Available at:
    Bangor
  • Study Mode:
    Full-time
  • Course Length:

    1 year

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Performing Arts Level 2

Full-Time (Further Education)

Bangor
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Please note: We recommend that you have access to a laptop or Chromebook to enable coursework to be completed digitally at home. There is a dedicated IT Digital Inclusion fund to support those learners who do not have a digital device and are unable to purchase one.

Course Description

Do you have an active interest in performing? Would you like to develop your skills and build your confidence?

This course is designed to encourage a range of performance skills, including acting, movement, performing in a musical context, and working on your own innovative ideas. You will gain a valuable insight into the performing arts, and be able to work in a professional manner with people who have the same interests.

The course is suitable if you are progressing from GCSE studies, or from a relevant Level 1 course. It will allow you to gain confidence over time, performing with your classmates and preparing to perform before an audience.

Entry Criteria

In order to qualify for this course, you will need at least one of the following:

  • 2 GCSEs at grade D or above, and 1 GCSE at grade E, preferably to include English or Welsh 1st Language and Maths, or Entry 3 / Level 1 ESQ in Numeracy and Communication
  • A relevant Level 1 qualification at Pass
  • Relevant industry experience

As part of the application process, you will be asked to attend an interview to give you the opportunity to discuss the course.

Places on the programme are subject to interview and audition.

Delivery

The programme will be delivered through a blend of the following:

  • Group work
  • Classroom and theatrebased learning
  • Tutorial support
  • Educational visits
  • MOODLE (virtual learning environment)
  • Google Classroom

Your programme will include a combination of:

  • Essential Skills qualifications and/or
  • GCSE resits
Essential Skills

This may include a combination of Application of Number, Communication, Digital Literacy and Essential Employability Skills

GCSE resits

This may include GCSE Numeracy/Maths and/or Welsh/English Language.

Maths & Welsh/English

If you don't achieve a C or above in Maths and/ or English/Welsh, we will support you to retake these subjects as part of your study programme.

Assessment

The programme will be assessed through a blend of the following:

  • Practical and written assessments/assignments
  • Presentations and demonstrations
  • Portfolios and logbooks of activities
  • Performance and observation

Progression

The qualifications and skills you will have gained will help you to progress in education.

They will also give you the fundamental skills to start or progress your career in the creative and performing industries.

Depending on your attainment at Level 2, you may be able to progress onto a number of advanced Level 3 courses at Grŵp Llandrillo Menai including:

  • Performing Arts Level 3

You could also progress into other subject areas.

Other details

Course type: Full-Time (Further Education)

Level: 2

Bilingual:

This programme is available bilingually at the following campus(es):

  • Bangor