Course area introduction
If you’re passionate about performing arts, you’ll know they are much more than just subjects – they are ways of life!
If you want to pursue a career you love, that makes going to work every day interesting and enjoyable, then choosing a course with us will help you to learn more about the creative industries and how you can find your place within them.
You’ll have access to amazing facilities at our latest campus - the City Hub, including a 200-seater theatre equipped with the latest lighting and sound technology. Plus, we also have dance studios, acting studios, a costume department, a set design studio and a construction workshop!
You’ll also have plenty of opportunity to perform your work throughout the year either in-house, locally, or maybe even internationally.
Many of our shows are watched by industry experts and practitioners looking for the next generation of talent. Next year it could be you treading the boards at the National Theatre, dancing at Notting Hill, or working with visiting industry professionals.
Facilities
Performing Arts Theatre and Studios
Nottingham College has a 158-seater theatre with top-notch lighting and sound technology, dance and acting studios, a costume department, a set design studio, and a construction workshop.
8 available courses
A Level Drama
Course Areas:
A LevelsPerforming Arts
Student Type:
A Levels
Course Type:
A Level course
BA (Hons) Acting Degree (Level 6) - Full-time
Course Area:
Performing Arts
Student Type:
University Level
Course Type:
Full-time University Level course
BA (Hons) Dance and Education Degree (Level 6) - Full-time
Course Area:
Performing Arts
Student Type:
University Level
Course Type:
Full-time University Level course
Introduction to Creative Arts (Entry Level) - Full-time
Course Areas:
Media, Digital and PhotographyPerforming Arts
Student Types:
16 - 18 coursesCourses for 19+ students
Course Type:
Full-time Further Education course
Music, Performing & Production Arts (Level 1 UAL Diploma) - Full-time
Course Area:
Performing Arts
Student Types:
16 - 18 coursesCourses for 19+ students
Course Type:
Full-time Further Education course
Performing and Production Arts: Acting (Level 3 UAL Extended Diploma) - Full-time
Course Area:
Performing Arts
Student Types:
16 - 18 coursesCourses for 19+ students
Course Type:
Full-time Further Education course
Careers related to this course area
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Actors, Entertainers and Presenters
Potential Earnings
£54,380.24
Average Earnings
£29,079.12
Source: Office for National Statistics' Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE).
Pathways
Art, Performance and Design
People in these occupations create art and fine craftwork, produce and perform plays and motion pictures, and design graphics and other products.
Media, Publishing and Information Services
People in these occupations produce, publish, and release media and provide library, archive, curation, and information services.
Skills
Speaking
Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Active Listening
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Critical Thinking
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Reading Comprehension
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
Learning Strategies
Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
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