Performance: Acting/Performing Arts - Level 4 Professional Diploma (UAL)

This course is accredited by UAL.

Our one-year UAL Level 4 Professional Diploma is a FREE course for those aged 18 at the time of enroling and provides a professionally focused, industry-based qualification for moving into Acting/Performing Arts work or onto further study.

The course specialises in providing actor, theatre and screen acting training that is diverse, relevant, and current. The teaching staff have strong links with the film and theatre industry.

You will develop physical and vocal performance and creative skills as well as explore a range of acting and performance techniques. Making creative work as part of a company will be an integral part of the programme, as will regular input from external practitioners and experts, giving you a comprehensive understanding of this industry.

You will also take performance work out on tour to different communities and will perform work that is responsive to current local, national and global issues. You will be supported to enhance your characteristics and develop your talents so that you are fully prepared to present yourself to the professional industry.

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The course is project-based.

You will do several creative and performance projects over the one-year course. The Skills Projects will focus on developing voice, movement/dance, presentation and screen acting skills. The two larger Production Projects will focus on devising your work for different audiences and a full-scale professional performance in our N7 Theatre venue.

Core Modules:

• Unit 1: Applied Professional Practice - Internally assessed and internally verified
• Unit 2: Specialist Performance Practice - Internally assessed and internally verified
• Unit 3: Specialist Performance Project - Internally assessed, internally verified and externally moderated

You will need:

• Pass at Level 3 / A Level qualifications in Performing Arts and/or related arts qualifications.

We also consider applicants with no formal qualifications.

Applicants must also attend an audition.

As this is a project-based course, the assessment will be through coursework presented in practical performances and creative portfolios.

You will receive feedback on all your assessments. The feedback presented is individualised to ensure that each student progresses to the best of their potential.

Adults - Level 4

This course may be free or reduced-cost for you if you meet certain conditions:

• If you are not working or have a low income. You need to show proof of your income or benefits.
• Residency rules apply. You need to show you have permission to live, work and study in the UK without conditions.
• There are some exceptions, such as certain visa types.

Check here which documents you need to show us, and which visa types are allowed.

If you do not meet the residency rules, you can still enrol on the course but you may have to pay some fees. All applicants are fee-assessed during enrolment.

If you are not eligible for a free or reduced-cost course, you need to pay the full fee yourself, or apply for an Advanced Learner Loan.

Some courses have additional costs, such as for specialist materials and trips.

Many of our students are eligible for financial support. See here for details.

The course prepares you for work in the performing arts industry in areas such as musical theatre, theatre, TV and film.

Students can also progress on to a drama school or university degree programme.