If you have a passion for Performing Arts and are keen to explore the field further, develop your own skills and have ambitions to work in the performing arts or related industries, this is the course for you! Our Performing Arts course at Trowbridge embraces aspects of acting, singing and dance as key disciplines, preparing you with the confidence and skills to take to higher education, employment and possibly drama school. We have a state-of-the-art professional studio theatre, The Arc Theatre, as well as specialist dance and drama Studios. 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 3 Diploma and Extended Diploma in Performing and Production Arts
College,Adult
Performing and Production Arts
Salisbury
Study Mode
Full Time
Start Date, Location
Sep 2026, Salisbury
Duration
2 years
Cost
£.00
per academic year.
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What will I learn?
You will find the course challenging, exciting and innovative. You will not simply be a student on a course but an active member of a student theatre company. As such, you will engage in all aspects of production as well as performing regularly for public audiences.
Our Performing Arts staff have a range of professional and industry experience so are well equipped to share their industry knowledge, skills and experience with you.
Our Performing Arts staff have a range of professional and industry experience so are well equipped to share their industry knowledge, skills and experience with you.
Entry Requirements
4 GCSEs at Grade 4 or above, including English and Maths, or equivalent.
A successful audition and interview.
A successful audition and interview.
Study, Assessment and Qualifications
There is a considerable amount of home study involved in the course. It should also be noted that the course can be physically demanding. There are also some evening requirements for students to attend theatre visits, rehearsals and performances which are an essential part of the course. There is also a requirement to produce researched written work and presentations regularly.
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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