Level 4 Professional Performing Arts
Awarding Body RSL
Duration 2 years, full-time
Tuition Fees £7,500/yr
Location London, N18
Course Overview
This two year course is ideal for those who want to further prepare themselves for a highly successful specialist career as a performing artist. The course is ideally suited to students who have completed A Levels and wish to further develop their industry-specific skills in preparation for further study or professional work.
Years 1 & 2
On completion of this course you will obtain an RSL Level 4 Professional Diploma in Performing Arts - equivalent to the first year of an undergraduate (foundation) university degree course.
You will develop your skills in Acting, Singing, Hip Hop, Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Musical Theatre, Pas de Deux and more.
There are 3 Core (mandatory) units with the addition of a final unit specifically focused on Health and Wellbeing. There are three pathways; Advance Performance, Creative Industries Professional and Teaching Pathway
Entry Requirements
You need to be 18+ to enrol onto this course. We audition everyone who applies. You will need to have completed A-Levels or equivalent qualifications.
Our Training
Our Performing Arts curriculum is supported by rigorous vocational training. We believe in vocational training because the creative industry is a vocation and we are training students for a profession. Our training is highly practical because we believe in doing and being. We pride ourselves on the personalisation of the training tailored to the needs of each student. This course is delivered by a faculty of industry specialist staff, using our state-of-the-art studios and theatre.
Hours fluctuate between 35-40 hours per week. These hours may increase during production and rehearsal periods.
Productions & Performances
Platinum Students will work on a variety of productions, performances and film shoots as an integral part of the training, aiming to to prepare students for professional life outside of Platinum.
Representing You
Platinum Graduates go onto working in West End shows, UK and International Tours, cruise ships, TV, Film and more.
Facilitated by our on-site Platinum Talent Agency, students are guided to professional opportunities from the first day of their training and until they graduate.
We include elements within the training which are specifically dedicated to career planning, developing professional networks and finding representation that is right for you, so that you are ready to enter the profession by the time you graduate from Platinum Academy.
Looking After You
Platinum Academy understands the importance of Student Welfare. The performing arts industry and the training we offer is intensive and so it is important to support an established pastoral care scheme for students, if needed.
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Open to All
You'll be part of a diverse and multicultural community of students and staff, both during your training and beyond. We encourage applications from everyone and working to ensure that there are no barriers to entering our academy, whatever your background.
Associated Studies
As part of the training on either course, students will also get to experience at least one Associated Studies short course.
Frequently Asked Questions
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You need to be at least 16 years old by the 31st August.
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You can find out more about our Open Days here.
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We aim to communicate decisions within 14 days of your auditions. All decisions are communicated via email.
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We do not have on-site accommodation for students. You would need to secure this yourself, if required.
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We communicate with you via email so please make sure you check your junk and spam folders. We do not accept responsibility for any auditions missed due to incorrect contact information supplied by the applicant.
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No. Because of the intensity and structure of the training, it is not possible to apply for more than one course at Platinum Academy.
Level 6 Progression Year (+ 1 Year)
Completion of this Level 4 course will give opportunity for progressing your training for an additional year on our Level 6 Diploma - equivalent to a BA Hons Degree.