UAL Extended Diploma in Performing & Production Arts (Acting) Level 3
This course is suitable for students who love acting and may want to pursue a career on stage or screen. The Extended Diploma is a very practical and personalised course. You will study a wide variety of acting styles, genres and practitioners such as Naturalism, Physical Theatre, Shakespeare and Screen Acting. You will be taught by industry professionals and experienced performing arts teachers who have extensive subject knowledge.
Students have the opportunity to take part in shows at The Alan Ayckbourn Theatre and attend workshops by visiting practitioners. We regularly run theatre trips to national and regional theatres such as Leeds Playhouse, The Palace Theatre, The Globe and the West End.
Entry requirements
A minimum of 5 subjects at grade 4 or above including English and/or Maths. Please note a relevant Level 2 Diploma will also be considered as part of the entry requirement.
As well as the general entry requirements for Vocational Level 3 courses, you will be required to attend an audition to demonstrate your performing arts skills and discuss your interest in the subject.
What will I study?
During the course you will study three projects per year which cover areas such as:
• Principles of Performance
• Engaging with an Audience
• Collaborative Performance Project
• Developing Performance and Production Skills
These projects are practically explored through a range of approaches including duologues, devised and scripted work, monologues and audition preparation, ensemble, and practitioner influences. Theoretical teaching is used to compliment and expand this practical knowledge in a personalised and accessible manner.
Method of delivery
You will typically be in College 3/3.5 days per week which will also include any GCSE English and/or maths resits you may need to undertake. In-College delivery is supported by online resources and potentially trips and visits to support primary research within project work.
All units will be taught in a practical workshop style environment in our purpose built Acting studios.
How will I be assessed?
Over the two years of the course you will be assessed on a wide range of projects. The course is split 70% practical work and 30% written work. The course assessments are practical and performance related with an emphasis on personal reflection, analysis and research.
Good course combinations
This is a full-time course. It is not possible to combine this course with other Vocational, Apprenticeship or A Level programmes. You would only undertake GCSE English or Maths alongside this (if applicable).
Your next steps
An Extended Diploma in Acting can lead to further study in Acting/Drama/Performing Arts at University, specialist college or Conservatoire. Previous students have secured places at Federated drama schools, including:
• East 15
• Leeds Conservatoire
• Rose Bruford
• Italia Conti
Due to the vast amount of transferrable skills gained whilst studying an Acting course past students have also gone on to study a range of other apprenticeships and Higher Education courses including BA Honours Degrees in Law, Psychology and Criminology and Creative Writing.
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