Performing and Production Arts

3 Years • Level 3 & 4

Pathway Overview

This intensive pathway is designed for students ready to progress directly into Level 3 & 4 vocational training, without a Foundation stage.

  • Ideal for students aged 16+ who are ready to commit to intensive vocational training and who have some prior experience in the performing arts.

  • Intensive, vocational training in:

    • Acting

    • Singing

    • Ballet

    • Jazz

    • Tap

    • Hip Hop

    • Commercial

    • Musical Theatre

    • Contemporary

    • Performance skills

  • Technical & Creative Development – Level 3

    Students complete the UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma in Performing and Production Arts, developing the skills, knowledge and understanding required for progression into higher education or employment.

    Professional Practice & Artistic Identity – Level 4

    Students complete the UAL Level 4 Professional Diploma in Performance, refining practical skills, defining artistic identity and working within professional contexts to support progression into higher-level training or the creative industries.

  • Level 3 Diploma in Performing & Production Arts

    • Unit 1: Principles of performance

    • Unit 2: Engaging with an audience

    • Unit 3: Introduction to professional practice

    • Unit 4: Critical and contextual awareness

    • Unit 5: Production skills and context

    • Unit 6: Performance skills and context

    • Unit 7: Preparation for specialist study

    • Unit 8: Collaborative performance project

    Level 3 Extended Diploma in Performing & Production Arts

    • Unit 9: Developing performance and production skills

    • Unit 10: Preparing for progression

    • Unit 11: Exploration of specialist study and context

    • Unit 12: Extended project

    Level 4 Professional Diploma in Performance

    • Unit 1: Applied Professional Practice

    • Unit 2: Specialist Performance Practice

    • Unit 3: Specialist Performance Project

  • Students benefit from:

    • Performance opportunities and showcases

    • Industry masterclasses and guest artists

    • Career mentoring and professional guidance

    • In-house representation through Platinum Talent Agency, with opportunities to connect with external agents during Agent Week

  • Graduates progress into:

    • Higher-level vocational training or conservatoires

    • Performance careers in theatre, dance, musical theatre, TV, film and live performance

    • Creative industries roles requiring technical and professional expertise

  • Training Fees

    Our training fees for our full-time courses are priced at £7,500/per year. When accepting an offer to Platinum Academy, we will also require a non-refundable payment of £270 to cover the Qualification Cost - this also secures your place.

    Funding and scholarships

    Platinum Academy is an independent performing arts academy and recognise the lack of funding options available. We aim to bring together performers of all backgrounds, despite their financial circumstances. Scholarships awards are limited and are offered at the discretion of the audition panel and Senior Leadership Team. Scholarship awards can also vary in value.

    If you have concerns over fees and funding, please email admin@platinumacademy.co.uk so that we can investigate ways of supporting you.

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