Dance Extended Diploma Level 3

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You can apply for up to two courses (except A Level subjects where you must select a minimum of three).

You will only be invited to book an interview for your 1st choice course initially.

In this two year course students work towards the University of the Arts London (UAL) Level 3 Extended Diploma in Performing and Production Arts. The Extended Diploma at Distinction level is allocated 168 UCAS points, which is equivalent to 3 full A Levels at grade A.

The Dance pathway has a focus on contemporary dance with students exploring the ways in which performances can explore and examine local, national and global issues. You will participate in public performances and become part of our theatre company, Platform Productions. The company’s artistic policy is to provide theatre of the highest quality within the local community and beyond. Platform Productions embraces the talents of young people and provides a hub for learning, training and development.

Principles of Performance

Engaging with an Audience

Performance Skills and Context

Collaborative Performance Project

Extended Project

Key tasks are likely to include:

Contextual, historical & socio-political research and evaluation that informs production

Preparing for performances by developing and rehearsing dance pieces

Performing to live audiences

Critically evaluating performance of self and others

Studying and creating choreography

-Discussing and Interpreting choreography

Taking care of the health and safety of yourself and others, which requires knowledge and observation of physiology and anatomy, as well as safe use of premises and equipment to avoid injury

This exciting course is taught by professional tutors who have a wide range of experience in the dance industry to support students within their chosen career path.

The course will enable students to:

Have a critical and contextual awareness of different perspectives and approaches within performing and production arts or related subjects of study or work

Research, analyse and evaluate relevant information and ideas in order to develop creative solutions

Understand, adapt and safely use appropriate and practical methods and skills for creative production

Solve complex problems through the application of practical, theoretical and technical understanding

Critically review the effectiveness and appropriateness of methods, actions and results

Use evaluative and reflective skills in order to take responsibility for own learning, development and decision-making

Take responsibility for the research, planning, time management and actions to access progression opportunities

Effectively present themselves and their work to appropriate audiences.

The University of the Arts London (UAL) Level 3 Extended Diploma in Performing and Production Arts is assessed through a series of projects that are designed to broaden student’s skills, experience and expertise. The projects are multi-disciplinary and require students to work collaboratively and pro-actively with fellow students as well as external clients and stakeholders. A final end-point assessment (commonly referred to as the Final Major Project) decides the student’s overall grade which is graded at: PASS/MERIT or DISTINCTION. The second year (Extended Diploma) is allocated the following UCAS points: PASS (72), MERIT (120), DISTINCTION (168). Student work is externally assessed and scrutinised by External Verifiers from the University of the Arts London to ensure that academic standards are adhered maintained.

Minimum of 4 GCSEs at grade 9-4 including English and maths. Or a relevant Level 2 Diploma at Merit or above including GCSE English and maths at grade 9-4. Students will audition and be interviewed prior to selection. An academci reference will also be required.

Successfully completion the Level 3 Diploma in Performing and Production Arts will provide direct entry onto the Level 3 Extended Diploma in Performing and Production Arts in the second year. The design and structure of the University of the Arts London (UAL) Level 3 Diploma in Performing and Production Arts allows students the opportunity to further extend their learning by choosing an alternative Performing Arts pathway in their second year. For example, provided that they meet the entry requirements, a Dance student could follow the Dance pathway in their first year and then choose to follow the Musical Theatre, Acting or Production Arts pathway in their second year.

Career Progression

City College Norwich is a member of the University of the Arts London Progression Partnership to promote the recruitment of talented, creative students from high quality further education institutions to UAL higher education degree level courses. To become a professional dancer, a further three years training at university or vocational school is recommended. Past students have graduated onto vocational schools such as; London Contemporary, Bird, Laban, Urdang, LIPA, Performers, Masters, Stella Mann, E15 and universities including: Middlesex, Roehampton, Edge Hill, Chichester, Kingston and DeMontfort .

City College Norwich also has an outstanding Apprenticeship team who can provide advice and guidance for students wishing to follow an Apprenticeship route into the industry. For those students who choose not to pursue careers within the production and performing arts industries the course provides fantastic opportunities to develop collaborative working skills, problem-solving, creative and the higher order evaluative skills demanded by universities and employers.