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Level 1 Diploma in Music, Performing and Production Arts

  • 1

    Level
    Level 1

  • Duration
    1 year

  • Start Date
    September 2025

  • Venue
    City College Norwich campus

  • Course Code
    A0639

Start Date

  • September 2025, Full Time, Day

What You Will Study

The UAL Level 1 Diploma in Music, Performing and Production Arts provides opportunities for students to explore, develop and test their creativity while enhancing self-confidence and revealing the potential career demands and opportunities within the sector.

The qualification draws upon established approaches to teaching, learning and assessment that are successfully proven to appeal to and engage students seeking practical study over a more academic study route.

The UAL Awarding Body Level 1 Award in Music, Performing and Production Arts is designed to provide an opportunity for those who have an interest in music, performing and production arts to explore some of the materials, methods and
processes that support many music, performing and production arts activities. The Course is very practical and hands-on and you will be expected to contribute to our many performances both in our Platform Theatre and within the wider community.

Why Choose City College Norwich?

Real Theatre Environment

Our theatre hosts over 18 student performances to members of the public each year.

Awarded by the UAL

All of our performing arts courses are awarded by the University of the Arts London.

Production Stage Management

Our students design and manage the sets, lighting, sound and general running for each student performance.

Entry Requirements

Students are expected to have engaged with and completed High School, or have received a diverse home school education. Students require a selection of GCSEs including English, maths and preferably a Drama-related subject. Experience of engaging in Youth Drama outside of school also an advantage.

How You Will Be Assessed

The University of the Arts London (UAL) Level 1 Diploma in Music, Performing and Production Arts is assessed through a series of projects that are designed to broaden student's skills, experience and expertise. The projects are multi-disciplinary and require students to work collaboratively and pro-actively with fellow students and staff. A final end-point assessment (commonly referred to as the Final Major Project) decides the student's overall grade for the year which is graded at: PASS/MERIT or DISTINCTION.

Course Progression

Successful completion of our Level 1 Diploma will normally lead onto either Level 2 Performance (Musical Theatre) or Level 2 Dance. Alternatively students can use the Level 1 Diploma to develop the skills such as collaborative problem-solving, communication, working to a brief which are skills much valued by employers, particualrly within the Travel and Tourism sector.

Where Your Course Can Take You

City College Norwich is a member of the University of the Arts London (UAL) Progression Partnership to promote the recruitment of talented, creative students from high quality further education institutions to UAL higher education degree level courses. The course team also work with local and national higher education providers such as LMA, Rose Bruford and Royal Central School of Speech and Drama to ensure that our students are ready and prepared for their next step.
For those students who choose not to pursue careers within the production and performing arts industries the course provides fantastic opportunities to develop collaborative working skills, problem solving, creative and the higher order evaluative skills demanded by universities and employers.

Fees

If you are a UK or home- fee status student and aged 16-18 on the 31st August before the start of your course, tuition fees are free. If you are aged 19 years and over please contact the Advice Shop. Please check our Finance pages for information on loans, bursaries, fee information and student travel offers that are available. Alternatively please contact the Advice Shop. All students will need to provide their own basic equipment, with a list provided during induction. Students pay for enrichment trips and educational visits during the academic year.

Why Choose City College Norwich?

Real Theatre Environment

Our theatre hosts over 18 student performances to members of the public each year.

Awarded by the UAL

All of our performing arts courses are awarded by the University of the Arts London.

Production Stage Management

Our students design and manage the sets, lighting, sound and general running for each student performance.