Performing and Production Arts - UAL Level 2 Diploma

The qualification will provide students with: 
• An introduction to a range of activities essential to the development and delivery of performing and production. This will include an introduction to the process of rehearsal, skill development and establishing that performance and production is a collaborative activity
• An introduction to the diversity of roles and responsibilities within the performing and production arts sector. Understanding the importance of health and safety and the personal and professional characteristics needed for a career in the creatives industry
• An introduction to the communication skills used in performing and production arts, allowing exploration of the specific skills and attributes required for communicating with an audience in the production of a staged piece of work
• An opportunity to demonstrate understanding through the production of a staged piece of performance work
• An opportunity to research the history and context of performing and production arts and develop understanding of the value of contextual research in informing practice
• An opportunity to integrate and use previously acquired skills, knowledge and understanding and to explore and develop more specific techniques, skills and attributes in the performing arts
• An opportunity to integrate and use skills, knowledge and understanding and to explore and develop specific techniques, skills and attributes for production in the performing arts
• An opportunity to take greater responsibility in the management of an assignment of personal interest, via the final major project, and prepare for progression within a chosen discipline
 

Students should have a minimum of 4 x GCSE’s at Grade 3 or above (including English and Maths at minimum of Grade 3). It is expected that all students will be able to demonstrate some performing arts skills (acting/singing/dancing as applicable.) All students will complete a practical audition/interview.

The UAL Level 2 Diploma in Performing and Production Arts is made up of ten units and students must successfully complete nine of them; eight are mandatory and one unit is optional from a choice of two. All units relate to the performing and production arts sector and they are all are delivered through vocational learning. The units focus on the skills, knowledge and understanding that are required to support a performing and/or production arts-based activity. Students are assessed via a ‘Final Major Project’ unit, which takes place at the end of the course. This large-scale project allows students to demonstrate all the learning that has taken place through completion of the earlier formative units. This final unit is graded Pass, Merit or Distinction and determines the overall qualification grade.

The UAL Level 2 Diploma in Performing and Production Arts is made up of ten units and students must successfully complete nine of them; eight are mandatory and one unit is optional from a choice of two. All units relate to the performing and production arts sector and they are all are delivered through vocational learning. The units focus on the skills, knowledge and understanding that are required to support a performing and/or production arts-based activity. Students are assessed via a ‘Final Major Project’ unit, which takes place at the end of the course. This large-scale project allows students to demonstrate all the learning that has taken place through completion of the earlier formative units. This final unit is graded Pass, Merit or Distinction and determines the overall qualification grade.

The UAL Level 2 Diploma in Performing and Production Arts is delivered over one academic year and will enable students to develop a portfolio of work that could support progression into a range of qualifications at Level 3. Typically, students will progress to the UAL Level 3 Diploma in Performing and Production Arts within The College. Some students may progress directly into entry-level roles in the creative industries.
 

Vocational Performing and Production Arts can lead to a wide range of career opportunities in the entertainment industry. Some possible career paths that can be pursued after completing performing arts training can include Actor, Dancer, Singer, Director, Stage Manager, Arts Administrator, Teacher, Producer, Choreographer, Theatre Technician etc. Alongside the performing arts and entertainment industry, the transferable skills you will develop will enable you to find work in various industries i.e. Customer Service, Project Management, Team Leading, Professional Development, Recruitment, Sales, Media, Events Management and Advertising.

You will have the opportunity to perform in the Jellicoe Theatre which is a fully functioning venue.  We stage 20+ productions per year with a variety of shows including Musicals, Dance Shows, Classical and Contemporary Plays, all of which you will attend as part of your course.

You will have the opportunity to perform in the Jellicoe Theatre which is a fully functioning venue.  We stage 20+ productions per year with a variety of shows including Musicals, Dance Shows, Classical and Contemporary Plays, all of which you will attend as part of your course.

Awarding Body:
UAL

Curriculum Area:
Creative and Digital Industries - Performing Arts