Performing and Production Arts – Level 3

Start Date: 1st September 2025

Length 36 weeks
Study Full-Time
Location Carlisle College

Qualification Gained

Level 3 Diploma in Performing and Production Arts

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More about the course

Do you dream of a career in performing arts?

You will have the opportunity to work as a group to develop skills in your areas of choice. Areas could include acting, dancing, and performing.

You can enhance your performance material and performance quality skills. You will build your creative portfolio through practical and academic assessments and put on larger scale performances to a live external audience in the college theatre throughout the year.

Entry requirements

5 GCSEs at grade 4 (C) and above, including English, maths, and preferably a performing arts subject

A Level 2 vocational qualification at least a Merit including English and maths at grade 4 or Scottish equivalent
You will be expected to attend and complete a successful audition.

Please note that entry requirements and course offer can be subject to change at any time.

What will I achieve?

Upon successful completion of this course, you will receive a Pass, Merit or Distinction in Level 3 Diploma in Performing and Production Arts.

What will I learn?

Dance Pathway

Jazz dance
Commercial dance
Dance performance
Dance elective
Live theatre performance
Singing for dancers (optional)
Contextual studies

Acting Pathway

Exploration of script work
Influencing practitioners
Contextual studies
Live theatre performance
Singing for actors
Acting elective

Performing Arts Pathway

Dance performance
Exploration of script work
Singing
Contextual studies
Acting / dance elective
Live theatre performance

Live Musical Theatre Production; taking part as an actor, dancer, or musical theatre performer.

How is the course taught?

Studio based creative workshops
Group work
Lectures
Performances

How am I assessed?

Project work
Portfolio of work
Performances

Work experience opportunities

Our tutors and work experience team will support you to find work experience opportunities.

English and Maths

We will support you to develop your English and maths skills during this course. Basic English and maths is essential for working performers as you will need to conduct research into your character, communicating choreography, writing and reading scripts, and work on vocal skills and learn music notation.

Where can I progress?

Upon successful completion of this course you could progress onto 2nd year - Top up your qualification to the L3 Extended Diploma in Performing Arts.

Course Costs

If you are aged 16-18 when you begin your course you are likely to be eligible for free tuition. Detailed information can be found within the financial support section.