We offer a wide range of Performing and Production Arts courses from Level 1 through to Level 6. Our highly vocational courses cover all aspects of practical skill training and development, creative practice, live performance opportunities and production management building a strong foundation and industry awareness to pursue a successful career.
Our Performing Arts courses encompass acting for stage and screen, allowing you to explore a wide range of performance-related skills from performing scripted plays, musical theatre, vocal training, devising and directing whilst developing transferable industry-related skills for continuing professional development.
The Dance Course is built upon the core techniques (ballet, contemporary and jazz). You will take part in technique and performance training, and creative practice workshops and continually strengthen your skillset through live performance opportunities. With an additional focus on professional development and event management, you will benefit from both practical and business-related skills development opening up a wide range of future employment and career opportunities.
The Production Arts – Technical Theatre courses develop a broad range of skills in all aspects of stage production and live events including lighting and sound design/operations, stage management, scenic design and construction working closely with internal and external creatives. This is a hands-on practical course in which you will benefit from crewing an exciting programme of events held in the College’s industry-standard Theatre.
The Level 3 Media Make-Up courses explore the thrilling world of hair, special effects makeup and prosthetics for stage and screen, which increasingly dominates the theatre and film industry. It provides a wealth of opportunities to explore your potential and develop an industry-standard skillset through creating and applying advanced prosthetics, postiche, body art, airbrushing techniques as well as period and fantasy hair design for theatre, film and fashion editorial.
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“My advice to anyone looking to apply for a Performing Arts course at Kingston College is to go for it! I have had the best time and have met true friends for life.” Ria Straker, BTEC Peforming Arts - Dance
“I chose a BTEC in Dance as I believed it would be that perfect stepping stone before auditioning for conservatoires. Dance at Kingston College feels like a second home to me and the collaboration and bond in lessons with all the tutors and staff is above and beyond what I could ever ask for. Their passion for the art and overall enthusiasm, is what makes dance not just an activity but a complete lifestyle!”
Carla, gained a Triple Distinction*, equivalent to 3 A* at A Level, and received 4 offers from prestigious Conservatoires.
“Doing a BTEC was a good choice for me as exams have never been my strong point and I much prefer learning hands on skills. Being able to gain practical experience to apply in future workplaces felt very valuable to me and Kingston College was great at giving me those opportunities to learn.”
Hannah gained D*D*D* the equivalent to 3 A* grades at A Level, giving Hannah the maximum number of UCAS points.
“Production Arts at Kingston College is a great way to kickstart your ambitions into the technical theatre industry as you get to work hands on a wide variety of shows all year round.”
Second year student, Jack, has received offers at specialist Higher Education Institutions including Rose Bruford and Mountview, both leading UK drama schools with worldwide reputations for excellence in education and specialist training. Jack will be studying BA (Hons) Theatre Production Arts - Lighting at Mountview this September.
Sheryl Skyrme, Deputy Head of School/Head of Section Production and Performance Arts at Kingston College commented: "Jack will be an asset to the course as he is to ours. Well done Jack!"
"Studying HNC Production Arts/Technical Theatre at Kingston College helped me develop the skills I needed to be a valuable asset in the industry, providing me with incredible opportunities and experiences."
“The course has opened up incredible career possibilities to me and has provided me with the skills and experience I need to ensure I have access to an amazing industry. BTECs require hard work and perseverance which, with help from the teachers at Kingston College, was made enjoyable and rewarding.”
Maddie gained D*D*D*, equivalent to 3 A* grades at A Level, and have secured a job in lighting at Banquet Records as well as continuing their work in the College’s ACT theatre as a technician.
“I chose a BTEC as I believed that it would be the option that suited me the best and would enable me to get the most out of this part of my educational journey. I chose Kingston as it had so many different courses to choose from. The shows at the end of the year, being able to work with the tutors and other students also from different courses has got to be my favourite part. My advice for anyone looking to apply for any of the Performing Arts courses at Kingston is to go for it! I have had the best time and have met true friends for life.”
Ria gained D*D*D*, equivalent to 3 A* at A Level, and is continuing her studies at prestigious Conversatoire, Italia Conti.
