Activate Learning is an approved centre for this UAL Awarding Body qualification: UAL Level 3 Diploma and Extended Diploma in Performing and Production Arts.
Courses delivered by Oxford City Stage and Screen courses are highly practical, to prepare you for the industry. You will work in excellent facilities in studios and a bespoke theatre, with staff who have industry experience and are experts in their areas.
Many of our students have progressed onto Dance Colleges and Conservatoires such as Addict Dance Academy, Shockout Arts, Wilkes Academy, Stella Mann College, Emil Dale Academy, Dance Box Studios, Bird College, Bristol Institute of Performing Arts, Performers College and Italia Conti.
On this course, you will receive regular training in a variety of dance styles including ballet, jazz, contemporary, hip hop, commercial, and musical theatre, allowing you to develop versatility and technical skill. You will learn how to choreograph your own work for both stage and screen, fostering creativity and independence. Each term, you will participate in shows, gaining valuable performance experience. Our highly qualified tutors bring extensive industry experience, and the course features strong links with external organisations, providing opportunities for professional performances and work experience designed to prepare you for a successful career in the performing arts industry.
COURSE CONTENT:
- Jazz, Ballet, Contemporary, Hip Hop and Commercial Training
- Musical Theatre
- Engaging with an Audience
- Dance History and Appreciation
- December Dance Showcase
- Careers Readiness and Employability
- Group Choreography
- Solo Choreography
- Stretch, Conditioning and Fitness
- Dance for Screen
- FREE portfolio shots and application support
- Progress Coaching
- Final Major Dance Showcase
What you'll learn
Year 1
Dance Pathway
- You will train in multiple styles; Ballet, Contemporary, Jazz, Hip Hop, Commercial and Contemporary to make you a versatile all-round performer.
- You will learn about how performers look after themselves through diet, exercise, mental health awareness, and professional attributes.
- You will discover the context and history behind dance styles, looking at key practitioners and their influence.
- You will learn how to choreograph and create your own work.
- You will perform in dance films, the musical showcase and a final major dance show.
In the first year of this course, you will study for the diploma. Once that diploma is successfully achieved, you will be invited to continue to complete the full extended diploma in the second year of the course.
Year 2
Dance Pathway
- You will create a solo dance for your auditions.
- You will have professional dance shots taken for your portfolio.
- With peers, you will choreography your own short dance concept film.
- At the end of Year 2, you will either choreograph your own 4-minute dance piece for the dance show.
Please note:Fees will apply if you are 19+ at the beginning of your studies and have previously completed a Level 3 qualification or are 24 and above.
All fees are charged on a yearly basis. Please see our Fees Policy for further details or get in touch to discuss your options!
How you'll learn and be assessed
Working in specialist facilities, you will take part in regular technique classes, rehearsals and masterclasses across disciplines.
Assessment takes place periodically during the course, based on individual and group performance tasks, live performances and coursework. There is no written examination.
On successful completion, you will be awarded: UAL Level 3 Diploma and Extended Diploma in Performing and Production Arts.
About UAL Awarding Body
UAL Awarding Body believes in transformative education. They design and award creative qualifications that empower and inspire educators to help students reach their potential.
UAL Awarding Body is regulated by Ofqual, Qualifications Wales and CCEA Regulation and currently offers qualifications in Art and Design, Fashion Business and Retail, Creative Media Production and Technology, Music Performance and Production and Performing and Production Arts. They are also the UK’s leading provider of the Foundation Diploma in Art and Design. Their qualifications have high retention and achievement rates because they are flexible, responsive and relevant to industry needs, and facilitate student progression.
University of the Arts London (UAL) is Europe’s largest specialist art and design university, comprising six renowned Colleges: Camberwell College of Arts, Central Saint Martins, Chelsea College of Arts, London College of Communication, London College of Fashion and Wimbledon College of Arts.
Progression
Completing a Level 3 Extended Diploma will qualify you to apply for a University course, or to apply for a Dance College or Conservatoire if you wish to pursue a professional dance career. Our students have gained places at top institutions to further their vocational training.
Your career options after this course might include: Professional Dancer, Choreographer, Musical Theatre Performer, Dance Captain, Dance Teacher, Personal Trainer, Dance Business Owner, Arts administrator, Yoga or Pilates Instructor, Aerobics/Zumba/Group Fitness Instructor, Dance Movement Psychotherapist, Dance Producer, Community Arts Worker, Physio Therapist, Dance Videographer and Photographer, Costume Designer, Fashion Buyer, Fashion Branding/Marketing Assistant, Production Manager, Events Manager, Social Media Marketing Officer.
You could also progress onto a higher education course. We have also had students go on to study courses relatively unrelated to the Arts. Studying Performing Arts gives you the confidence and transferable skills which will benefit you in many industries.
Entry requirements
You need to have 4 GCSEs at Grade 4 or above including English and maths, with a keen interest and evidence in the subject (audition).
