UAL Performing & Production Arts Diploma Level 2

Our full-time study programmes are designed to maximise your career prospects and widen your options for further or higher study.
Can you picture yourself on the stage, the screen or even behind the camera? If you are a creative and committed individual, our performing arts courses will help you to break into this competitive industry.

This course will enable you to explore the wide variety of careers available in the Performing Arts industry. You will participate in a range of activities with local theatres and industry professionals and will have further opportunities to develop experience in a technical theatre, arts education and customer service roles. You will be encouraged to develop your own creative interests and shape your own performances.
Work experience is an integral part of our study programmes, enabling you to gain essential exposure to the world of work.

Topics covered during this fun and dynamic course include:
• Performing to an Audience
• Improvisation & Comedy
• TV & Radio Drama
• Dance Styles
• Technical Theatre

As part of your programme of study, you will also be given the opportunity to complete a Silver Arts Award. This qualification is highly valued in the Performing Arts Industry and an opportunity to develop your own arts and leadership talents.
We encourage our students to continue their English & maths study to Level 3.

Your programme consists of the following elements:
• Study of your chosen vocational subject (50% of your programme)
• English and maths (continued until the achievement of GCSE grade 4 (C) or equivalent)
• Employability skills (e.g. punctuality, attendance, communication and team work)
• Work experience (giving you a taste of working life)
• Tutorial & personal development (e.g. healthy living, volunteering and citizenship skills).

We ask that you have four GCSEs at grades 9-2 (A*–E), including at least a grade 3 (D) in English. You will also be invited to attend an audition/interview.

There’ll be continuous assessment throughout the course; this will cover your public performance, your written projects and written log books. The majority of your work will be assessed by your tutors, although your final performances will be marked by an external assessor and there will be a written exam at the end of the year.

We want you to enjoy every minute of College, both in the classroom and out of it, so we have a range of dedicated support and wellbeing services.
These include

• FREE travel


• FREE breakfast


• dedicated Learning Development Mentors


• impartial advice and guidance


• dedicated one-to-one support for learners with additional needs


• support with the cost of College

plus much more.

After you have completed the course you could remain in College and progress on to the Performing Arts BTEC 90 credit Diploma Level 3.
Check out opportunities at the University of Bolton by visiting www.bolton.ac.uk

Following further study you could work as a:
• Actor, entertainer or presenter and you could earn an average of around £34,000 per year depending on experience and role.
• A Stage Manager, earning between £18,000 and £45,000 a year.
• A Choreographer, with your salary dependent on experience, reputation and the production you’re working on.
• A Lighting Technician, where you could earn up to £27,000 a year, depending on experience.

If you're a potentially high-achieving learner, capable of exceeding your targets, we will stretch and challenge you by providing the opportunity for you to study additional qualifications, with support in place to
complement your study programme experience.

The College recognises the need to reward your hard work, dedication and achievement as well as good attendance and punctuality.

The Anderton Outdoor Activity Centre is now part of the University Of Bolton Group and students can undertake a range of activities including kayaking, canoeing, archery and much more; if you work hard, there's a good chance you could enjoy these activities too.

Submit an application online by visiting our application form or by clicking on the Apply Now button.

Discover what Bolton College has to offer by attending one of our Open Events:

• Thursday 17th October 2019, 5.30pm-8pm


• Wednesday 20th November 2019, 5.30pm-8pm


• Tuesday 4th February 2020, 5.30pm-8pm

Click here to learn more or to register your attendance for one of our Open Events.

Every care has been taken to ensure that the information contained within these course information sheets was accurate at the time of publishing.
Bolton College is constantly evaluating its services to meet the needs of learners; therefore programmes/courses/Apprenticeships, resources and facilities may be subject to change without prior notice.