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Performing Arts - Level 2 UAL Diploma

at Riverside College Halton, Widnes · college

Ofsted rated their overall effectivenessOutstanding2024see the detail

Level 2Applied and BTECDiploma1 yearFull time

What the college says

Aimed at School Leavers. This exciting Performing Arts course will enable you to acquire a fundamental knowledge of both drama and dance to equip you for progression on to our Acting and Professional Dance courses. You will develop performance skills, explore different techniques of creating performance and learn about important practitioners in the fields of dance and drama. The course encourages students to explore their creative imagination by developing strong skills in acting, community theatre and various disciplines of dance and performance. The units throughout the one year course are dynamic and challenging enabling you to reach your full potential.You will also have the unique opportunity to audition for the Centre of Excellence Musical Productions.

What you need to get on

A minimum of 4 GCSEs at Grade 9 : 3 including a Grade 3 in English Language, a Grade 2 in Maths and ideally a performance based subject. You will need to successfully pass a dance or drama audition for this course which will be arranged after your admissions interview.

How you are assessed

One subject in depth, assessed largely through coursework and projects.

What this level means

The GCSE-equivalent step, and the usual route into Level 3.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

  • Cronton Sixth Form College

    CRONTON SIXTH FORM COLLEGE Cronton Lane, WIDNES, WA8 5WA

    DaytimeClassroom based
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