Performing Arts The School of Creative, Visual and Performing Arts offers full-time courses in Art and Design, Media Production and Performing Arts based at Newtown College.
Classes are taught in a creative environment and using cutting-edge industry standard equipment within purposebuilt specialist facilities, including Hafren Theatre. Extensive one-to-one support is provided with applications for conservatoires and top dance and performing arts universities and we ensure that all our students are ‘audition ready’. Our students do progress and importantly they are really employable – we aim to help them be career ready!
What will I do?
Our courses provide exciting and challenging opportunities through specialist training in dance, drama, singing and musical theatre. You will be given the opportunity to be involved in a wide range of performance activities as part of the College's theatre, dance and music companies making use of our professional studios and fully equipped Hafren Theatre.
Career opportunities
b Actor b Arts administrator b Choreographer b Dancer b Musical theatre performer b Pilates/Yoga instructor b Screenwriter b Teacher b Theatre director.
Average annual earnings
Art Director £23k - £59k Product Designer £19k - £46k Actor, Presenter, Entertainer £24k - £66k
Although, according to Forbes magazine, George Clooney made $239 million in 2018 – Emsi
Career-Focused Courses UAL Performing Arts Extended Diploma in Performing Arts
Level Entry Requirements
Duration
Location
2
2 GCSEs at A*-C or an appropriate Level 1 qualification.
1 Year
Newtown
3
5 GCSEs at A*-C including English. A relevant Level 2 qualification. Previous performance experience is desirable.
2 Years
Newtown
Student Success Performing Arts student Joe Jones from Newtown College developed his musical talents over lockdown and has launched his very own album. Joe was introduced to music at a young age by his father, who is also a musician. However, it wasn’t until his teens that he took more interest in playing. He began to enjoy music more, and with internet tips and tutorials, it gave him the freedom to become creative and develop his own style.
During lockdown, Joe found more time to be reflective both in his music and what was happening in the world around him. The album ‘We Were Just There’ was recorded at home using just his PC, digital audio workstation, guitar and piano. Lecturer Elizabeth Hebden said: “We are all so impressed with Joe’s talents and proud of his dedication to exploring this medium, adding another string to his bow as an artist."
“I have secured a place on the Foundation Certificate course at Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts LIPA. I feel that Newtown College has taught me how to channel my creativity. I’ve been surrounded by eager, creative and supportive individuals. Over these last two years I have had the BEST tutors who have been so dedicated and hardworking Without them, I wouldn’t be taking this next step in my life”. Josh Owen.
Apply Online b www.nptcgroup.ac.uk
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