Level 2 Performing & Production Arts
In Partnership with Empath Action CIC, Actual Size Theatre Company
Course Overview
This course is now full at Wakefield for September 2026 enrolment.
Please see our wide range of alternative course options within Performing Arts and other subject areas, which still have places available. If you wish to be added to a waiting list for this specific course, please select ‘request information’ to make an enquiry, however there will be no guarantee of a place becoming available, so we encourage you to continue looking at other options.
For further information, contact course information on courseinfo@heartofyorkshire.ac.ukor call 01924 789111.
This performance programme at Mechanics' Performing Arts is for students who wish to study in a lively and challenging environment. As Performing Arts students, you will have the opportunity to explore, develop and test your creativity within a qualification structure which is stimulating, demanding and provides a supportive transition into higher level study or employment in the performing arts industry. There will be a wide range of opportunities for you to perform in our professional theatre, alongside chances to attend professional performances in both regional and national venues. You will be taught by industry experienced tutors alongside visiting professionals working within the industry.
This course is a practical, work-related course with academic and theoretical exploration throughout. You will develop through completing assignments and projects based on the realistic industrial activities and demands of performance. You’ll have the opportunity to show your work in a number of public performances and will also get the chance to perform in the performing arts festival.
What You Will Study
- Performance skills in singing, dancing and acting
- Develop characterisations using movement and vocal skills
- Exploring different performance mediums, such as improvisation, script work and devised work
- Live Performances
On completion of the Level 2 Diploma you will be able to progress onto Level 3 Acting, Dance or Musical Theatre.
Through performances, practical and theoretical project-based work.
3 GCSEs at Grade 9-3, including English or Maths.
OR
Level 1 Music, Performance & Production Arts.
PLUS
Satisfactory interview/audition.
All interviewees to have joint warm up. Casual loose clothing should be worn, please no jeans, skirts dresses or tights and be prepared to take shoes and socks off. You will attend interview at our Waterton Building, Wood Street, Wakefield, WF1 2EW. Please bring along your latest school report and your predicted grades. Your audition will be a group session with an individual monologue (monologue piece provided at audition).
If you complete the course with an appropriate pass grade with Maths and English you can progress through the levels.
HND Theatre, offered by Wakefield College, or degrees in acting, drama, theatre arts or performing arts at other Universities. Vocational courses at drama schools.
COURSE FULL
This course is currently full.
My favourite thing about the course is taking part in the performance such as the Christmas Performance and Summer Festival.
Performing Arts