Performing Arts – Level 2 UAL Diploma

Level: 2 | Duration: 1 Year | Details: September

What is this course about?
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.

Why choose this course?
Cronton Sixth Form College is a friendly student-centred hive of activity which nurtures and promotes dreams and aspirations. This course is fun and challenging enabling you to discover and display your talents.

Shakespeare North Playhouse is working in partnership with Cronton College to highlight career opportunities within the theatre and also the wider Creative Industries sector, offering students industry insight through inspiring experiences.

Entry requirements:
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.

What will this course lead on to?
Successful completion of the Performing Arts course will enable students to progress onto Level 3 Acting and Performance or the Professional Dance Programme.

The Cronton Experience:
During your time at Cronton Sixth Form College, you will have the opportunity to take part in a number of different enrichment activities in your free time. These will increase your enjoyment of your studies and equip you for further success. Click the image below for more information!