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Level 1 Performing Arts

East Riding College

Flemingate Centre, Armstrong Way, Beverley, HU17 0GH

Vocationally-related Qualification (VRQ)
Level 1
Arts, Media and Publishing

Available start dates

Available start dates

Monday, 01 September 2025
East Riding College (Beverley Campus)
1 Year(s)
Full time
Daytime/working hours

Course Summary

Our performing arts courses are designed to help you initially develop your skills in all disciplines as that is what the industry wants! We start by achieving a good grounding in all areas of performing arts and allow you to develop and refine your skills in your chosen specialism(s) when you progress to the 2nd year of level 3.

Course Details

On our performing arts programmes you will have plenty of opportunities to perform – both live in theatre and to a camera in TV & Film work. Performing Arts offers a broad exploration of different disciplines like acting, dance, and music. This course aims to develop your creative abilities, performance skills, and knowledge of the industry.

What you will learn on Level 1:

  • Explore and develop your creativity by engaging in activities that enhance your self-confidence and creativity
  • Gain insights into potential career demands and opportunities within the performing arts sector
  • Develop your skills in acting, singing, dancing, musical theatre, and production assessment
  • Compile a portfolio of your work throughout the course

Trips, visits & guest speakers - Opportunities to work and perform in a Theatre production, Great work readiness, communication and resilience, which will give you the skills to be able to progress onto the next level.

Entry requirements

3 GCSEs at grade 2 or above

Progression from Level 1 to 2 and from Level 2 to 3 would also require a pass at the lower-level vocational course

Your next steps...

Successful completion of Level 2 at merit level or pass level with tutor discussion can lead directly onto our Level 3 programme.

Additional information


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