Performing Arts and Dance - Level 2 Diploma West Thames College

This is a practical course in the performing arts for students aged 16-18. You will devise and perform in plays and learn dance, singing and mask making. You will get involved in productions and see professional musicals and stage shows. You may also take part in workshops with performing arts professionals.

You will choose some specialist units in either dance or acting and complete a final major project. The course is equivalent to 4 GCSEs at grades A*-C and provides a good basis to go on to further qualifications and progress to a career in the performing arts.

You will normally work in a group as well as individually. Much of the work is practical, so emphasis is placed on your ability to work as a member of a team.

You will study:

• Dance
• Singing
• Acting
• Production skills
• Musical theatre
• Performing plays
• Devising
• Mask making
• The performing arts business

You will improve your English and maths and gain employability skills as part of the course.

At some points in the year when productions are scheduled, you will need to be in college for extra sessions to rehearse.

You will get involved in productions and see professional musicals and stage shows. You may also take part in workshops with performing arts professionals.