Please select how you would like to attend your Performing Arts course:
You will be able to study the following qualifications in this subject:
Music, Performing and Production Arts - Level 1 Full Time (1 year)
Performing & Production Arts - Level 2 Full Time ( 1 year)
Extended Diploma in Performing & Production Arts - Level 3 (2 year)
Performing Arts has a proven track record for delivering high quality and innovative projects. Programmes of study cover Acting, Dance, Musical Theatre & Technical Theatre.
Whether you want to be in front of or behind the camera, on stage or backstage, we can provide you with professional, up-to-date training to help you on your way.
Our facilities are second to none, with our very own fully equipped Grange Theatre plus three specialist Dance, Drama and rehearsal studios.
You will perform and help produce plays and shows, all of which have received critical acclaim.
Level 3 Units Year 1:
Principles of Performance
Engaging with an Audience
Introduction to Professional Practice
Critical & Contextual Awareness
Production Skills & Practice
Performance Skills & Practice
Preparation for Specialist Study
Collaborative Performance Project
Developing Performance & Production Skills
Preparing for Progression
Exploration of Specialist Study
Extended Project
Work Experience
It is very important that you develop your experience in your industry and that you complete a work placement. We can support you with this and have a team dedicated in contacting employers to work with you. We invite employers and organisations to come in to offer you opportunities to complete projects and tasks. We also have industry master classes and guest speakers from your industry specialism who will broaden your understanding of the career routes you may choose to progress to. Our work experience also takes place during our productions, and touring shows, live projects and festivals.
You will be assessed through a range of practical performance projects in our professional theatre, performing to a live audience in a real-life industry setting. You may also be involved in schools tour projects, where you will visit several local schools, perform your work and deliver high quality workshops to the school pupils.
You will also be assessed on your presentation of the practical work you have participated in. This may be presented in a format of your choice e.g written report, verbal presentation, website, blog, journal, scrap book etc. and will detail aspects of the work including research, context, planning and production, reflection and evaluation.
All units are graded Pass or Fail, until you reach your Final Major Project, which will be graded 'Pass, Merit, or Distinction'.
Your work will firstly be assessed by your tutor, an external moderator from UAL will then confirm the grades.
A high majority of our students aim to progress onto their next course of study, either in higher education or conservatoire training. Many of our students have been successful in gaining places at Central School of Speech & Drama, Northern School of Contemporary Dance, Ardern School of Theatre and Shockout Arts.
Some students have been fortunate in gaining employment contracts with the likes of 'Hollyoaks' and began their careers in the industry straight after leaving college.
Other types of employment options include teaching, performing, directing, script-writing, choreography, community arts workers etc.
Entry Level Courses :
Skills for Life & Work
No formal qualifications are required for this course, although evidence of personal progression from previous education establishments would be beneficial.
These courses are specifically designed for learners with a special educational need (SEND).
Skills & Employability
English & maths GCSE Grades G-U / 1 or English & maths Functional Skills Entry Level 3
Full Time GCSE Re-sit Study Course
You will receive an offer of a place on the course subject to passing an English & Maths assessment.
Full Time Level 1 Course
English & Maths GCSE Grades E-G/1- 2 or English & Maths Functional Skills Entry Level 3.
Full Time Level 2 Course
Minimum of 4 GCSEs at grade D/3 including English and Maths or a vocational qualification Level 1, plus GCSE grade D/3 in both English and Maths.
English & Maths Functional Skills Level 1 will be accepted as an alternative to GCSEs.
Full time Level 3 Course
Minimum of 4 GCSEs at grades A-C/4-9 (including English and Maths) or a vocational qualification Level 2, plus GCSE grade C/4 in both English and Maths
T Level
Minimum of 5 GCSE passes but English and Maths GCSE must be Grade 5 or above.
T levels in Science and Healthcare Science will also require a minimum of a grade 5 in a GCSE Science subject.
You can apply for all our courses by choosing the Apply Now button, which appears once you have chosen the area you are interested in.
You can apply for Apprenticeship vacancies or register your interest in an Apprenticeship sector as follows -
To register your interest - http://www.oldham.ac.uk/apprenticeships-traineeships/apprenticeships/
To apply for a vacancy - http://www.oldham.ac.uk/apprenticeships-traineeships/apprenticeship-vacancies/
Full Time
If you are aged between 16 and 18 when you start your course and are taking a course leading to a qualification, the tuition and exam fees are free. However, there may be some additional costs for optional trips, recommended text books and professional start up kits. We have a bursary scheme to assist with these costs.
Part Time
If you are aged between 16 and 18 when you start your course and are taking a course leading to a qualification, the tuition and exam fees are free. However, there may be some additional costs for optional trips, recommended text books and professional start up kits.
Please note that fees may be charged to students ages 19 and over on certain courses. For more information about course fees and whether you may be eligible for fee remission please ring 0161 785 4039 or email admissions@oldham.ac.ukIt is important that you come along and speak to one of our staff about your choice/s.
Once we receive your application, you will be invited in to speak to a tutor or a member of the Apprenticeship team to discuss your application.
This will provide you with the opportunity to ask any questions you may have about the course/Apprenticeship and to see our facilities.