Course overview
Performing and Production Arts Industry Skills Level 2 City of Bristol CollegeAre you a budding performer keen on developing skills and working in the exciting and creative world of performance and production? If so, then this practical one-year course is designed to allow you to develop knowledge of performing and production arts industry. across several disciplines including theatre, stage and screen.
You will also develop performance abilities and explore your creative and imaginative skills. The programme is set using practical units that give students the opportunity to work within different aspects of the subject as well as undertake assessments in a variety of different ways that suit your individual style and learning abilities.
This is a practical, internally-assessed qualification that is designed to give post-16 learners the self-promotion skills and final portfolio they’ll need to progress to employment, an apprenticeship or further study. This programme is a 16-18 Study Programme, and as part of this our aim is to support you to be working at the right level on your core qualification and are challenged to achieve the highest you can.
All students will continue to improve their Maths and English and if you don’t have a grade at GCSE in English and or Maths, we will work with you towards achieving that goal through a retake or resit of the GCSE in English and/or Maths.
Employability will be part of your study programme and will complement your studies and prepare you for employment. You will also get involved in activities to help you develop life skills and to build your confidence so you can make progress in your career through work experience, industry insights and live projects or activities. Your weekly timetable will include tutorial support which may comprise of full group activities or one-to-one sessions to discuss individual progress or support needs with your course tutor and personal development coach.
Additional information
Who is this course for?
This programme is for anyone who is keen to develop a career work in the performing and production art industry, whether that is performing, planning or producing performances.
It is for anyone aged 16-18 and may or may not have had previous experience or education in similar subjects. We would expect you to be creative and imaginative as well as keen to explore different roles and themes within the sector.
What you'll learn
This qualification offers students the opportunity to develop their technical skills through a process of self-evaluation, practice and review. In addition to the sector-specific content, students will develop the transferable skills that are needed to progress to Further Education and ultimately Higher Education and employment which include communication, planning and managing projects and creative problem-solving.
The programme also supports students in becoming more confident in taking ownership of and responsibility for their own direction, work and choices.
Course entry requirements
We will invite you to a course information meeting event where you will receive information, advice and guidance about the course you have applied for. This will be an opportunity for you to gain valuable information about the course and give you the opportunity to ask any questions you may have.
You will provide a copy of your last school report and/or a reference from an employer or relevant professional other. This is to ensure we can support you to be able to achieve well on the course.
4 x GCSEs at Level 3 or above including Maths and/or English or equivalent or a Level 1 qualification in a relevant subject (inc. English and/or Maths as referenced).
We are firmly committed to finding the right course for you to ensure that you can flourish. Talk to us today if you have any concerns about the application process, we are here to help take you to the next level.
How is the course delivered and assessed?
The course will be delivered at our South Bristol Skills Academy. All assignments are practically focused and will include performances, audio and verbal professional discussions and observational recordings of practical activity. There will be elements of writing and communication that support your literacy.
The assessments are all internally delivered and the majority are set and designed internally but the final assessment uses an external synoptic project that is marked internally and is externally moderated.
Future career and study opportunities
Completion of this course can lead to progression onto further learning within the sector and more specifically within a performing or a production route. It develops employability skills and provides guidance on undertaking auditions for industry.
Additional costs
There are no costs for this course and is free for all 16-18 year olds.
