Vocational Diploma in Creative and Performing Arts (Block A)

Applications Open: - Friday 7 November 2025

Applications Close: - Sunday 15 February 2026

Entry Requirements: - Dependent on course

How to Apply: - Please visit our website to make your application using the Applicaa system https://www.welcometonsfg.org.uk/sixthform/

Student profile

The course is not only designed for students who enjoy Performing Arts, but also for students who wish to develop their communication and creative skills, and are interested in a range of creative careers as well as teaching. The diploma offers excellent opportunities for those considering a career in the performing arts, by working to industry briefs and experiencing employer engagement throughout the course. For students for whom an element of performing arts would be complementary, the qualification supports progression to higher education when taken as part of a programme of study that includes other vocational or general qualifications.

Why this course?

Students will develop their technical and performance skills in their chosen performing arts specialisms, as well as their creative skills during devising and choreographic projects. Students will study current practitioners and their working methods and techniques, as well as developing their written analytical skills.

There are 7 units, 1 of which is externally assessed and 6 units which are internally assessed through coursework. The list of possible and optional units are as follows:

1. Performance Preparation (External)

2. Planning for a Career in the Creative and Performing Arts (Internal)

3. Approaches to Acting (Internal)

4. Dance Technique and Performance (Internal)

5. Vocal Techniques - Music (Internal)

Optional Units (all internal):

Acting Auditions

Choreography

Solo Music Performance

Ensemble Dance Performance

GENERIC VOCATIONAL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: GCSE 4-9 in English Language & Vocational course at Level 2 Merit

SUBJECT SPECIFIC ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: Grade 5 or above in English Literature. A Level 2 First Award in Performing Arts or equivalent at Merit level

Students could go onto study Performing Arts at University as well as vocational training in Dance/Drama. Students who have completed this course have worked on cruise ships, in small scale theatres as well as teaching in state schools and working in the Media Industry.