Performing Arts Level 3

Key Details

Available at:
Bangor (New Campus), Rhos-on-Sea
Study Mode:
Full-time
Course Length:
2 years

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Performing Arts Level 3

Full-time (Further Education)

Bangor

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Rhos-on-Sea

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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 your options for the future?

This course is designed to encourage a range of skills, including acting in a range of styles, directing, scripting, performing physical theatre, and preparing for auditions. 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 attainment at GCSE level, or from a relevant Level 2 course. As well as developing your own abilities, you have the opportunity to understand the related industry, and prepare for your career.

Entry Criteria

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

4 GCSEs at grade C or above, preferably to include English or Welsh 1st Language and Maths
A relevant Level 2 qualification at Pass
Relevant industry experience

You will also require an attendance level of 86% in your previous year of study.

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 theatre-based 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 and/or
The Welsh Baccalaureate

Welsh Baccalaureate

Welsh Baccalaureate is a valuable qualification which is often studied alongside your Level 3 full-time course.

The qualification is graded A*-E, carrying the equivalent UCAS points at Level 3, and equips you with transferable personal and business skills. It is highly regarded by universities and employers alike.

As part of the qualification, you will learn about Global Citizenship, Enterprise and Employability and take part in community engagement and work experience.

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

Many students will choose to continue developing their performance skills at a higher level. Your options will include:

Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Performing Arts (Acting)
undergraduate study at university
technical theatre training
professional performance courses at drama, music or dance colleges

The course also prepares you for a range of careers, both in the performing arts and in other sectors. Some former students now work in professional singing, dancing and acting, performance company management, entertainments management, theatre management, choreography, and community arts, as well as cruise management, teaching, sales and tourism.