Course Overview
This performance programme, at Mechanics Performing Arts is for students who wish to study in a lively and challenging environment. As Performing Arts students, you will have the opportunity to explore, develop and test your creativity within a qualification structure which is stimulating, demanding and provides a supportive transition into higher level study or employment in the performing arts industry. There will be a wide range of opportunities for you to perform in our professional theatre, alongside chances to attend professional performances in both regional and national venues. You will be taught by industry experienced tutors alongside visiting professionals working within the industry.
This course is a practical, work-related course with academic and theoretical exploration throughout. You will develop through completing assignments and projects based on the realistic industrial activities and demands of performance. You’ll have the opportunity to show your work in a number of public performances and will also get the chance to perform in the performing arts festival.
What You Will Study
- Performance skills in singing, dancing and acting
- Develop characterisations using movement and vocal skills
- Exploring different performance mediums, such as improvisation, script work and devised work
- Live Performances
On completion of the Level 2 Diploma you will be able to progress onto Level 3 Acting, Dance or Musical Theatre.
- How You Will Be Assessed
Through performances, practical and theoretical project-based work.
- Entry Requirements
3 GCSEs at Grade 9-3, including English or Maths.
OR
Level 1 Music, Performance & Production Arts.PLUS
Satisfactory interview/audition. - Further Study
If you complete the course with an appropriate pass grade with Mathsand English you can progress through the levels.
HND Theatre, offered by Wakefield College, or degrees in acting, drama, theatre arts or performing arts at other Universities. Vocational courses at drama schools.
