Performing and Production Arts Diploma
Performing and Production Arts Diploma
Step into the spotlight with the Level 2 Diploma in Performing Arts at South Devon College — your first step towards a vibrant and creative career in the world of performance.
This exciting course offers a broad introduction to the performing arts industry, helping you build both the dynamic and technical skills needed to thrive on stage and behind the scenes. You’ll explore a variety of disciplines including acting, singing, dancing, and musical theatre, while also gaining hands-on experience in lighting design, stage management, directing, and prop creation.
What you’ll learn:
Acting, singing, and dance techniques
Musical theatre performance
Lighting and set design
Stage management and directing
Backstage production skills.
Taught in a supportive and creative environment, you'll develop your confidence, creativity, and teamwork — essential skills for any performer or production professional. By the end of the course, you’ll be well-prepared to progress to further study in the performing arts or a related field.
You will need to have achieved a minimum of 3 GCSEs at grade 3(D) or above
Preferably you should have English and Maths GCSE ar grade 3(D). You may be required to take part in an audition as evidence of performance.
Introduction to performance
Introduction to production
Communicating with an audience
Contextual research for performance and production
Performance and production skills and practice
Personal project and presentation
Producing and performing to an audience












