Performing Arts & Drama
The whole world’s a stage! Study Performing Arts at London’s biggest creative academy.
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If you’re a performer at heart then BCE’s Performing Arts & Drama courses are for you! Our Performing Arts & Drama courses introduce you to a variety of disciplines, from musical theatre to contemporary dance and improvisation to acting.
BCE’s courses give you the freedom to be who you want to be and build on your self-confidence, all while creating and rehearsing performances ready for live audiences.
Our Performing Arts & Drama courses will secure you the necessary UCAS points to progress to University and study at a number of prestigious institutions or prepare for a career in the industry West End audiences are £15m per year and growing 50,000 actors in the UK
And begin your learning journey with BCE
This two-year course is for aspiring actors, performers, drama facilitators and drama teachers.
You will learn a range of acting skills both for stage and screen. You will
learn various drama techniques exploring practitioners such as Stanislavski, Brecht and Meisner. You will work as part of an ensemble and gain skills in devising and script work whilst working as part of a team.
You will understand how to take on different characters both physically and vocally exploring a wide range of themes and topics throughout the year. You will have guest workshops and Q&A sessions with leading industry professionals and gain an insight into the skills you will need to be successful.
Qualification: UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma in Performing and Production Arts |
Entry Requirements Level 3: 5 GCSEs at grade 4-9 including English (or equivalent)
This course is for individuals who would like to embark on a career in performing arts. During this one-year course, you will undertake a series of practical workshops and theory based tasks that explore professional bodies of work. Using these skills and research, you will then apply them to your own productions. Areas of study include:
Qualification: UAL Level 2 Diploma in Performing Arts |
Entry Requirements Level 2: 3 GCSEs at grade 3 or above including English (or equivalent)
All of our courses are free for 16-18 year olds and 19-23 if the funding criteria is met. To discuss this further, email: [email protected]
With a thriving arts culture, expression runs through the heart of London. Study at BCE’s purpose-built dance facility and let your creativity flow!
Big Creative Training Limited (BCT) is an independent training provider based in Walthamstow. BCT opened in 2000 and offers creative industries programmes for 16 to 19, apprenticeships, adult courses and alternative provision. BCT is rated as ‘Good’ by Ofsted in all areas.
Big Creative Academy (BCA) is a 16 to 19 academy based in Walthamstow. The academy opened in September 2014 and offers study programmes for students aged 16 to 19 in subjects to prepare them primarily for further study or employment in the creative industries. BCA is rated as ‘Good’ by Ofsted
Teachers have very good subject knowledge and industrial experience, as well as strong commercial links with practitioners and employers; they use these effectively to help inspire students and provide a strongly vocational context to their development.
All staff work closely with students to help them overcome any barriers to learning, to assure their health and welfare, to maintain good behaviour and a positive work ethic; as a result, students feel safe and are able to achieve their potential.
To discuss course options with us,
email: [email protected] or phone: 020 8498 3300