Performing Arts: Level 2 Diploma

Many students leave school with an interest in the performing arts and yet have little experience or understanding of the wide range of skills and ability required to be a performer or member of a production crew.

The Level 2 Diploma in Performing Arts is a one year course designed to introduce the student to the demands of working within the performing arts industry.

The Level 2 Diploma provides students with the opportunity to experience at a foundation level drama, dance and stagecraft. It is of a highly practical nature. The course requires students who are enthusiastic and keen to work in a group environment.  The course also provides opportunities for students to develop their own performance skills, culminating in a production at the end of the year.

The course enables students to decide if they wish to pursue their interest in the performing arts and continue their studies further.

The course will culminate in a three night run of a play in the Studio Theatre to a public audience.

For more detailed information visit www.henleydrama.co.uk

Course Duration

Completion of the course takes one year and it is a full time course of study.

The course is structured along similar lines to the Extended Diploma course with the intention of teaching and developing your skills over the year in order to help you become an all round performer who is capable of making the next step forwards in achieving that goal.

Course Units:

There are SEVEN units on your course and you must complete them all to successfully to complete the course.

The units are –

A1. Working in the Performing Arts Industry.

This unit aims to give learners knowledge of the jobs within the industry.

A2. Professional Development in the Performing Arts Industry.

This unit aims to give learners knowledge of the career opportunities with a view to their own development with the industry.

A3. Performing Arts Production Process.

This unit aims to give learners an understanding of the essential processes needed to stage a performance, including all the technical and administrative procedures.

B5. The Development of Drama.

This unit aims to develop learner’s knowledge of the social and historical context of drama.

B4. Acting Skills and Techniques.

This unit aims to enable learners to develop specific acting techniques.

B8. Musical Theatre Performance.

This unit aims to develop learner’s skills in musical theatre performance.

C13. Performing Dance.

This unit aims to develop learner’s skills in performing dance.

Course Costs:

Like all courses, there are occasions when you will be required to pay for something. You must purchase the course clothing and the course reading list.

You will also have to pay for theatre visits and workshop sessions. You will also need to buy a copy of the play you perform at the end of the year.

College cheques should always be made payable to The Henley College.

For further information contact Nic Saunders, Director of Drama.