Do you dream of a career performing on stage or perhaps you’d love to work behind the scenes helping run big theatre productions? Our Level 2 Performing and Production Arts course will expand on your understanding of all elements of music, performing and production arts and provide you with the knowledge, skills and understanding to progress to further education or employment in the creative industry. The course is offered at our Trowbridge and Salisbury campuses, both of which provide an exciting and dynamic space for you to build your confidence, explore your talents and develop as a performer or producer. Our Trowbridge campus has a state-of-the-art professional studio theatre, The Arc Theatre, as well as a dance studio and a newly refurbished drama studio. Students at Salisbury are trained by professional artists within our partner organisation, Wiltshire Creative. Wiltshire Creative comprises the combined vision, creative energy and ambition of Salisbury Arts Centre, Salisbury International Arts Festival and Salisbury Playhouse. Students spend time at the Salisbury Arts Centre and the Salisbury Playhouse with further sessions taking place in the well-equipped campus Performing Arts Studio.
Performing and Production Arts
UAL Level 2 Award and Diploma in Performing and Production Arts
College,Adult
Performing and Production Arts
Salisbury
Study Mode
Full Time
Start Date, Location
Sep 2026, Salisbury
Duration
1 year
Cost
£.00
per academic year.
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What will I learn?
Through practical workshops and spending time in our professional theatre venues and studios, you will develop the confidence and skills you need to become a professional performer.
At Trowbridge you will learn dance and drama skills, devising your own plays and choreographing dance pieces. You will practice singing and learn about the different elements of theatre.
At Salisbury there is the opportunity to undertake either a performing or production pathway. On the performing pathway, you will learn a variety of acting techniques as well as building on basic voice, movement and character technique. On the production pathway, you will learn the basics of stage management, lighting, sound with some design opportunities. You will undertake a minimum of five performances throughout the course of the year.
At Trowbridge you will learn dance and drama skills, devising your own plays and choreographing dance pieces. You will practice singing and learn about the different elements of theatre.
At Salisbury there is the opportunity to undertake either a performing or production pathway. On the performing pathway, you will learn a variety of acting techniques as well as building on basic voice, movement and character technique. On the production pathway, you will learn the basics of stage management, lighting, sound with some design opportunities. You will undertake a minimum of five performances throughout the course of the year.
Entry Requirements
4 GCSEs at Grade 3 or above, including English and Maths, or equivalent.
A successful audition and interview.
A successful audition and interview.
Study, Assessment and Qualifications
You will be assessed on your coursework which will be made up of research evidence, a log of the process, video evidence of rehearsals and performance, presentations and written documents such as theatre reviews and evaluations. You will undertake a number of projects throughout the year and you will produce a portfolio of work for each project.
Functional Skills in English and maths are assessed by exam.
The final qualification is a UAL Level 2 Diploma in Performing and Production Arts.
Functional Skills in English and maths are assessed by exam.
The final qualification is a UAL Level 2 Diploma in Performing and Production Arts.
Additional Costs and Information
Resource Fee
You will also need to pay your £25 non-refundable Resource Fee before coming to enrol. This can be done on the online shop Wiltshire College Online Shop You will need to bring a copy of your receipt to enrolment as proof of purchase. If you cannot pay online, please bring cash or a cheque made payable to Wiltshire College & University Centre with you on enrolment day.
Stationery
All students are required to provide their own personal stationery to include pads, pens and pencils, poly pockets and folders ready for the start of term. Course lecturers will advise of any specific requirements at the start of term.
Equipment
All students are required to pay £125 on the Wiltshire College online shop Wiltshire College Online Shop
This will pay for: theatre and stage consumables and props and costumes for productions across the year.
We recommend that if your place is conditional in achieving exam results that you do not purchase items until your place is confirmed.
Books
Your course lecturer will advise of any textbooks that are recommended at the start of term. The college has a fully stocked Learning Resource Centre.
Trips
There are numerous theatre trips planned throughout the year along with visits from professional theatre companies and sometimes travel between campuses is required.
You will be advised by your course lecturer when these are available to purchase through the College online shop. The college shop can be found at Wiltshire College Online Shop.
You will also need to pay your £25 non-refundable Resource Fee before coming to enrol. This can be done on the online shop Wiltshire College Online Shop You will need to bring a copy of your receipt to enrolment as proof of purchase. If you cannot pay online, please bring cash or a cheque made payable to Wiltshire College & University Centre with you on enrolment day.
Stationery
All students are required to provide their own personal stationery to include pads, pens and pencils, poly pockets and folders ready for the start of term. Course lecturers will advise of any specific requirements at the start of term.
Equipment
All students are required to pay £125 on the Wiltshire College online shop Wiltshire College Online Shop
This will pay for: theatre and stage consumables and props and costumes for productions across the year.
We recommend that if your place is conditional in achieving exam results that you do not purchase items until your place is confirmed.
Books
Your course lecturer will advise of any textbooks that are recommended at the start of term. The college has a fully stocked Learning Resource Centre.
Trips
There are numerous theatre trips planned throughout the year along with visits from professional theatre companies and sometimes travel between campuses is required.
You will be advised by your course lecturer when these are available to purchase through the College online shop. The college shop can be found at Wiltshire College Online Shop.
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