Performing Arts - Level 2 Performing & Production Arts

In Partnership with – Empath Action CIC, Actual Size Theatre Company

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.

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.

Through performances, practical and theoretical project-based work.

3 GCSEs at Grade 9-3, including English or Maths.

OR

Level 1 Music, Performance & Production Arts.

PLUS

Satisfactory interview/audition.

For Interview

All interviewees to have joint warm up. Casual loose clothing should be worn, please no jeans, skirts dresses or tights and be prepared to take shoes and socks off. When you attend interview at our Waterton Building, Wood Street, Wakefield, WF1 2EW. Please bring along your latest school report, your predicted grades and for your audition, technical exercises and a creative session.

If you complete the course with an appropriate pass grade with Maths and 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.