The Level 1 Diploma in Music, Performing and Production Arts (Music) offers a flexible and challenging programme of study related to the creative arts and music sectors. This particular pathway is suited for students who want to explore the creative arts with a specialist interest in music and music technology. These qualifications are for students who wish to learn the basic skills and knowledge of sound and music technology and practice at Level 1, they support progression on to further study or training in the subject, and on to potential future employment in the sector.

As a vocational award, the Level 1 qualification provides the opportunity for students to begin developing the relevant skills and knowledge as a platform for further development. These qualifications are also suitable for those who want to develop a personal interest or hobby. The method of learning is a mixture of written work, discussion sessions and practical work. Practical work will be done both individually and in groups.

You will receive encouragement and the support you need to progress into further education or the music industry by providing you with a structured framework to work with.

The qualification is designed to provide specialist work-related qualifications in a range of sectors, consequently subjects studied will depend on the specialist subject area. Those students with an interest in music and music technology will study in a project based format.

As part of the study programme, students will also be expected to develop and practise their English and mathematical skills and work towards a Level 2 qualification.

On completion of the course, you will achieve a Level 1 UAL Diploma Music, Performing and Production Arts (Music)

The level 2 Diploma in Performing & Production Arts is designed to provide you with the knowledge, skills and understanding necessary to access and progress to your level 3 programme.

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.

You will undergo an extensive programme of training, exercises and activities, which will equip you for working within a range of performance situations. Each project is designed to give you an insight into the professional world of the performing arts. Throughout your course you will develop a ‘toolkit’ of essential skills and techniques as a foundation to your professional performance work.

This course is fully funded for 16 to 18-year-olds.

The level 3 Diploma/Extended Diploma in Performing & Production Arts,  Musical Theatre is designed to provide you with the knowledge, skills and understanding necessary to access and progress to degree level study or employment in industry.

This course will provide you with the opportunity to explore, acting, dance and singing techniques within a qualification structure which is stimulating, demanding and supportive. Producing performance work within our professional standard performance venue.

You will undergo an extensive programme of training which will equip you for working within a range of performance situations. Each project is designed to give you an insight into the professional world of the performing arts. Throughout your course you will develop a ‘toolkit’ of essential skills and techniques as a foundation to your professional performance work.

The level 3 Diploma / Extended Diploma in Performing & Production Arts – Acting is designed to provide you with the knowledge, skills and understanding necessary to access and progress to degree level study or employment in industry.

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.

You will undergo an extensive programme of training, exercises and activities, which will equip you for working within a range of performance situations. Each project is designed to give you an insight into the professional world of the performing arts. Throughout your course you will develop a ‘toolkit’ of essential skills and techniques as a foundation to your professional performance work.

This course is fully funded for 16 to 18-year-olds.

This Music Performance &  Production study programme will introduce you to practical skills in performance, sound recording, composing and music technology including software based production.

Students will learn from industry professionals with state of the art equipment including fully featured recording studios and rehearsal suites.

This course is fully funded for 16 to 18-year-olds.

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