Performing and Production Arts Level 2 Diploma

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Applying for A-Levels and/or V-Levels? You can choose to study three A-Levels or create a mixed programme combining A-Levels with other qualifications, including the new V-Levels. You will select the courses from a list of relevant subjects when you apply.

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The UAL Level 2 Diploma in Performing and Production Arts is your gateway to the exciting world of theatre, performance, and production. Designed for creative, hands-on learners, this one-year course blends practical experience with essential theory, giving you the skills, confidence and industry insight to thrive in the performing arts. You’ll work collaboratively, think like a professional, and develop the adaptability, creativity and self-reliance needed for future success.

You’ll explore every corner of the performing arts through nine dynamic units, including: Performance and Production Foundations – Learn the basics of acting, movement, and production roles. Communicating with an Audience – Master the art of engaging and connecting with audiences. Staging a Performance – Bring ideas to life through teamwork and creative planning. Contextual Research – Discover how history and culture shape performance. Performance & Production Skills – Dive deeper into specialist techniques for stagecraft and technical production. Personal Project – Create a piece that reflects your ambitions and showcases your talent. Final Collaborative Production – Produce and perform a full-scale show for a live audience. This is a practical, immersive course that mirrors the realities of the performing arts industry.

Assessment is project-based and portfolio-driven, focusing on your practical work and creative process. Units 1–8 are internally assessed and verified through evidence such as journals, recordings, and presentations. The final unit, Producing and Performing to an Audience, is externally moderated and graded Pass, Merit or Distinction. Your overall grade for the Diploma is based on this final unit.

Minimum four grade 3-9 at GCSE or successful completion of the Level 1 course, and English Language or maths at grade 3.

This Diploma opens doors to: Further Study – Progress to Level 3 Diplomas in our Acting, Dance or Musical Theatre pathways. You’ll leave with a strong portfolio, practical experience and the confidence to take the next step in your creative journey.