Performing Arts Level 1

Step into the spotlight. You’ll learn the basics of performance, creating characters and performing in front of an audience, while building your confidence, teamwork and communication skills.

You won’t just perform in a classroom. Every performance takes place in a professional venue, from local venues such as Billington’s and Whittles to Manchester stages including 53two and Band on the Wall.

This means you’ll experience a real stage, crew and audience throughout the course.

You’ll be assessed continuously throughout each project. For every project, you’ll keep a digital portfolio of research and rehearsals that leads to a final piece, which is assessed through performance.

Feedback is recorded on the College’s digital assessment platform, and one-to-one tutorials will review your progress and set targets.

Your final grade comes from your Final Major Project, a performance of your own choosing in a professional venue. This is assessed by tutors and peers and externally moderated by University of the Arts London (UAL).

Successful completion of this course could allow you to progress to Level 2 Performing Arts.

In the longer term, performing arts could lead to careers such as:

• Actor
• Performer
• Theatre maker
• Drama facilitator

The creative industries are one of the UK’s fastest-growing sectors, with key creative jobs projected to grow by 416,000 (27%) between 2025 and 2035 (Skills England, 2026).