Level 3 Creative and Performing Arts course is designed for individuals aged 16-19 with a genuine passion for performance who are eager to develop their skills in a dynamic, practical, and hands-on environment. It’s ideal for students who thrive in vocational settings; those who learn best through doing, performing, and engaging directly with the creative process.
Throughout the course, students explore a variety of approaches to acting, and in their second year, they have the opportunity to specialise in either acting or musical theatre, allowing them to tailor their training to their interests and career goals. Students are given access to high-quality performance opportunities, and their learning is supported through a plethora of enrichment opportunities including trips and guest speakers.
Modules:
- Approaches to Acting – Explore the methods of four key practitioners, examining how their techniques can be applied in performance. Students will then select one practitioner’s approach to focus on for their final assessment.
- Live Performance – Apply the skills developed in Approaches to Acting, along with newly introduced musical theatre techniques, to perform in front of a live audience. Students may choose to present an extract from a play or musical, or devise an original piece.
- Auditions for Actors – Gain a clear understanding of the audition process and participate in mock auditions that reflect current industry practice. These auditions will include feedback from a panel of industry professionals.
- Final Production – In the second year, students will work collaboratively through all stages of a full-scale production: from concept development and auditioning, to rehearsals, set and costume design, and culminating in a live performance.
