Performing Arts - Level 3 Performing & Production Arts (Acting)

This course at Selby is not running for September 2026 entry. Please see our wide range of alternative course options within Creative Industries and other subject areas, which still have places available. If you wish to apply for this course for September 2027, applications will open on 1st October 2026. For further information, please contact course information on courseinfo@heartofyorkshire.ac.uk or call 01924 789111.

This course is still available at Wakefield College for September 2026 entry.

This Acting programme, at Mechanics Performing Arts is for students who wish to study in a lively and challenging environment. As Acting 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.

Please Note: Work placement opportunities will be available.

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 acting. 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 at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group.

Acting

Directing

Devising Theatre

History of Theatre

Singing for Actors

Physical Theatre

Production Skills

Classical Theatre

Contemporary Theatre

Audition Technique

Through performances, practical and theoretical project-based work.

4 GCSEs at Grade 9-4, including English or Maths and a Grade 3 in either

English or Maths.

OR

4 GCSEs at Grade 9-4 and Level 2 in either English or Maths

OR

GCSE English or Maths at Grade 4 or Level 2 English or Maths and successful completion of Level 2 Performing & Production Arts or equivalent at Merit Grade.

PLUS

Satisfactory interview/audition.

For Interview

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. Please bring along your latest school report, your predicted grades and for your audition a group session with an individual monologues (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.

You may find work within a wide range of performing arts roles such as actor, performer, playwright, director, community arts worker, teacher, entrepreneur.