The course is a two-year A-Level programme
We follow the AQA specification at Bilborough Sixth Form College. You’ll be taught in a dedicated dance studio, with a sprung floor, mirrored walls, and portable sound and lighting equipment. Practical exams take place in our wonderfully equipped Theatre. It is desirable, but not essential, that you have dance experience – and you must show enthusiasm, passion and a willingness to experiment with different styles. To strengthen your love for dance we facilitate workshops with companies such as Rambert Dance Company, Netherlands Dance Theatre and West End performers and theatre visits throughout the year, such as Move It, Amsterdam and London. If you’re serious about a career on the stage, or behind the scenes, this course may be taken alongside Drama and BTEC Extended Certificate in Performing Arts Level 3.
This course will provide you with the opportunity to explore, develop and test your creativity within a qualification structure which is stimulating, demanding and supportive. It will offer you an excellent opportunity to develop all-round and transferable skills in all aspect of the make-up industry.
You will explore SFX, Prosthetics, Stage Make-Up and Hair, Period Make-Up and Hair, Body Art, Fashion and Fantasy. Alongside these specialisms you will also work on both small and large scale productions throughout the year, such as musicals and plays to design and realise the make-up and hair designs.
This will support your experience and expertise when planning and executing your Final Major Project, where you take on ownership and responsibility of managing the success of a collaborative performance.
This course is fully funded for 16 to 18-year-olds.
Successful completion of this course will allow you to progress to the HND in Performing Arts at The Eastern School of Performing Arts or study at prestigious performing arts schools.
Previous students have gone on to study at establishments such as: Arts Ed, Guildford School of Acting, Urdang, Performers College, Bird College, Midlands Academy of Dance and Drama, Italia Conti, Liverpool Theatre School, Liverpool Institute of Performing Arts and Stella Mann.
Progression to year 2 is subject to successful completion of year 1.
Our Music Production, Performance and Business BA prepares you for a dynamic career across all facets of the music industry. This course not only covers the essential areas of music production, performance, and business, but also emphasises the importance of collaboration within these fields.
At the heart of our curriculum are authentic group projects that mirror real-world music industry practices. These collaborative projects provide you with hands-on experience, allowing you to assume specific roles within a team and enhance your skills in teamwork, negotiation, and creative synergy. Such experiences are vital in today’s industry.
Whether you aim to be a music artist, producer, performer, songwriter, composer, musicologist, journalist, DJ, technologist, entrepreneur, business specialist, or educator, this course nurtures your aspirations through a blend of practical experience and academic study. Reflective practice and contextual studies are integrated into the course, positioning our graduates as pioneers and thought leaders in the ever-evolving music industry.
Our strong industry connections within London's vibrant music scene enable us to offer guest lectures from top professionals and maximise networking opportunities. These connections are further enriched through interdisciplinary collaborations with peers from film, TV, radio, fashion, and media studies.
Located at the Harrow Campus, the course facilitates a unique collaborative environment not just among music students but also across various creative disciplines. This interdisciplinary approach provides a broad spectrum of opportunities, preparing our graduates for diverse careers in the creative industries and ensuring they have the skills and contacts necessary to expand their professional network and enhance their creative potential.
