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Performing Arts

UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma Performing and Production Arts

Next Open Event · 13th October 4:30pm to 7:00pm

This is a top up of the Level 3 Diploma in Performing Arts and is the equivalent of three A Levels. This course offers you the opportunity explore and develop advanced skills within your chosen specialism. You will complete the course with a final major project which will include the opportunity to perform at an external venue. This course will allow you to develop your confidence and abilities in preparation for Higher Education or employment.

You will be able to immerse yourself in improvisation, characterisation, singing technique, jazz, ballet, contemporary dance, and urban dance. You will gain a true insight into the industry with the opportunity to work with professional performers who work in the West End and touring companies.

What You’ll Learn

Course Structure

Units you may study include:

  • Developing performance and production skills
  • Preparing for progression
  • Exploration of specialist study and context
  • Extended project
How You're Assessed

Assessment Methods

90% Practical, 10% Theory

Career Destinations

Where This Course Takes You

Actors, Entertainers and Presenters

Up to £55,516
/year

Actors, entertainers and presenters sing, portray roles in dramatic productions, perform comedy routines, gymnastic feats and tricks of illusion, train animals to perform and perform with them, and introduce and […]

Artists

Up to £66,278
/year

Artists create artistic works using appropriate techniques, materials and media; design artwork and illustrations; and restore damaged pieces of art.

Arts Officers, Producers and Directors

Up to £65,259
/year

Arts officers, producers and directors assume creative, financial and organisational responsibilities in the production and direction of television and radio programmes, films, stage presentations, content for other media, and the […]

Dancers and Choreographers

Up to £55,516
/year

Dancers and choreographers devise, direct, rehearse and perform classical and contemporary dance routines.

Your progression pathway

Before this Level 2 or GCSEs
This course Level 3 UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma Performing and Production Arts
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Performing Arts

Student Voice

My long-term goal is to complete my training at drama school and work professionally with companies like the Royal Shakespeare Company, The PappyShow, or the National Theatre. I’m also open to the idea of moving abroad to grow and diversify my career even further.

Costs

Course Fees

UK

We do not currently have fee information available for this course. Please contact us for further information.

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Quick Reference Guide

Level

Level 3

Duration

1 Year

Study Mode

Full-Time

Awarding Body

UAL

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