UAL Ext. Dip. Performing & Production Arts NAPA

Before you submit your application

Before submitting your application to Wilberforce Sixth Form College, please make sure you have included the following information:

Personal details – including your home address, personal email address (not a school email), contact number and current school.

Next of Kin details - please add parent/guardian contact details including email address.

Predicted grades – please include a full list of all your predicted grades.

What happens after you apply?

Once you have submitted your application, we will contact you using the personal email address provided.

If you decide you would like to change your course choices, there is no need to submit a new application. You can discuss and change your choices at your interview.

You only need to attend one interview, even if you would like to change your course choices or are interested in studying multiple courses.

If you have any questions or need any help with your application, please contact liaison@wilberforce.ac.uk.

WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?

In your first year, you will undertake the following projects:

Term 1: Performance based project

• Outreach based performance – building on the success of City of Culture and site specific work

• Fusion of performance skills and styles with a focus on story-telling

• Focus on collaboration, team dynamic and developing skill sets

Term 2: Performance based project

• How stories/works have been told across different disciplines or have evolved and developed over time

• Practical exploration of how theatre has changed according to trends in the industry

• Focus on audience expectations and demands

Term 3: Performance based project

• Creatively devised, produced, designed and delivered by the students

• To be delivered at an external venue

• Original piece devised by students that allows all of their strengths to be incorporated and showcased

• Building on skills developed throughout the year

As well as the three main projects in Year 1, there will be regular lessons that focus on skills for the industry, such as:

• Audition skills, materials, and techniques in all genres

• Guidance in UCAS and applications for further training – knowing where and how to apply

• Health and well-being, including mindfulness

• Self-marketing and promotion for a competitive freelance industry

The second year will follow a similar format to the first, with large-scale performance projects throughout the year.

This course is for you if you have a passion for Performing Arts and if you want to immerse yourself into the world of workshops, rehearsals and production meetings. It will put you in the strongest place possible for your future creative career – be that straight into employment or via further training/university.

You must have a minimum of four GCSEs 9-4 or equivalent, including English Language or Literature and Maths.

EXPERIENCES

This course is in partnership with the Northern Academy of Performing Arts, a leading provider for Performing Arts in the country. NAPA will work with you to take part in their productions, whether that be on stage or behind the scenes. You will also be given the opportunity to take part in showcases with Wilberforce, whether that be our Achievement Awards Evening or Creative Arts Festival.