About the Department
The Media, Music and Performance Production department caters to all aspects of performance and production encompassing performing arts, technical theatre, journalism, music, and more. The department considers its courses as intensive training where students can refine their skills and take advantage of industry links.
Highlighted Courses
Theatre Production BTEC Extended Certificate Level 2
Excel backstage with our this creative course. You will also gain technical skills in lighting and sound, understanding how the different discipli...
Level 1 Introductory Diploma in Performing arts
Discover your own performance practice with this introduction to the Performing Arts programme. You will participate in specialist workshops and wil...
BTEC Level 2 Performing and Production Arts Industry Skills- Acting
Let your career take centre stage as you gain professional performance skills and industry experience. You’ll be given the opportunity to dev...
BTEC Level 2 Performing and Production Arts Industry Skills- Dance
Let your career take centre stage as you gain professional dance skills and industry experience. You’ll be given the opportunity to develop s...
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Creative studios, theatres, stages, digital studios and music suites.
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FAQs
What courses do you offer?
We offer many creative courses including: Digital Media, Performing Arts, Theatre Production, Musical Theatre Performance, Music Industry Skills, Music, Dance, Acting, TV and Film Production, Theatre Design and Production, Extended TV and Film Production, Journalism, and Music Technology.
What are the progression routes from your courses?
Progression routes are available from Level 1 to Level 3 within the department. University Centre Leeds offers a variety of creative degrees in Acting, Animation, Computer Games, Computer Games (Concept Art), Dance, Games Development, Sound for Film & Games, and Film and Screen Media as further progression for Level 3 students.
What industry links and partnerships do you have?
Take advantage of our links with Leeds Playhouse, Opera North and Howard Assembly Rooms. We have previously worked with Phoenix Dance Theatre, Matthew Bourne’s New Adventures, Northern School of Contemporary Dance, Northern Ballet, ZooNation, RJC Dance, DAZL, and Hunslet Club.
What financial support is available at the college?
Students are able to apply for the college bursary which can pay for travel passes, college meals and trips or visits. Students with children can also gain support with childcare to support their studies.
Which campus are you based at?
We are based at Quarry Hill Campus.
Safeguarding
We are committed to making sure all students and staff are protected from harm. All staff are trained in safeguarding and child protection and our dedicated safeguarding team is on hand for advice and support. Don’t stay silent, we are here for you.
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Locations
This department is part of School of Creative Arts and can be found at the following locations:
Facts
There are 1,134 jobs in the media sector in Leeds, this means this sector has increased by 1% compared with 2018. (EMSI, 2019).
By 2024, the media labour market in Leeds is predicted to grow by 3.5%, this means the sector will be 2.5% above the national labour market growth. (EMSI, 2019).
We are located in the Cultural Quarter of Leeds and are surrounded by industry practitioners such as Leeds Playhouse and Phoenix Dance.
Our industry standard facilities mean that you can hone your craft in purpose-built dance studios, theatres and more.
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