This Performance industries Level 1, is an exciting course for those who are interested in a career in performance-related sectors. This course demonstrates what necessary skills and qualities you need to acquire to begin a successful route through the performing arts sector.
You will discover the world of performing arts and how this area of our society ticks, what jobs are available and how they all work together to make one of the most successful and vibrant industries out there. You will build skills and confidence in basic performance skills such as how to read and perform scripts, handle your body and voice to get the best out of them and to emphasise and explore what is unique about you. There will be opportunities to present your ideas and perform alongside others in your class.
You will also study an appropriate English and Maths qualification and develop transferable employability and communication skills.
You can apply using our online application form and clicking the Apply Now button at the top of this page. For more information support with your enquiry or application please contact Student Services by emailing info@rotherham.ac.uk or by calling 01709 362111.
Further education in Performing Arts including Level 2 Performing Arts on either the performance, acting pathway or dance/musical theatre pathway.
Wear suitable, flexible clothing that you can move in, preferably black.All students will be required to pay a £35 enrichment fee at the start of the course to cover materials, performance costs and workshops. Students in receipt of bursary may be eligible for financial support through the College student services.
“College provides me with the skills and experience I need to progress onto university.”
Sam Simmons Level 3 Music Performance Former student at Wingfield Academy
We make every effort to ensure information within our online course directory is accurate and a true representation of the courses we are offering in 2023-24. However, we do reserve the right to make changes if necessary.
“College provides me with the skills and experience I need to progress onto university.”
Sam Simmons Level 3 Music Performance Former student at Wingfield Academy
The performing arts sector is ideal for those who enjoy performing, have a creative flair and have confidence to express their personality.
Choreographers design sequences of steps and movements, direct and lead rehearsals and devise classical and contemporary dance routines.
Turning ideas into steps, fitting movements to music, working with producers, customer designers and musical directors, selecting music and auditioning and rehearsing dancers.**
Film studios, theatres, creative studios or TV studios.
Musicians and singers write, arrange, orchestrate, conduct and perform musical compositions.
Learning and rehearsing music, preparing and attending auditions, looking after your voice and instrument, setting up your instrument ready for performing and performing at concert, or on film, TV or radio recordings.**
Music venues, theatres, recording studios or film sets.
In-demand skills that commonly appear in job descriptions for roles within the performing arts and music sector include*:
“College provides me with the skills and experience I need to progress onto university.”
Sam Simmons Level 3 Music Performance Former student at Wingfield Academy
“College has provided me with a fresh start; the course is fun and the tutors are really nice.”
Charlie Nicholls Level 3 Performing Arts Former student at Handsworth Grange School
