North Notts College Courses Performing Arts and Music Music Performance and Production

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Campus: Rotherham College
Code: R02SP01
Level: 2
Type: Courses (16 - 18)

Music Performance and Production

All of the staff have been amazing to me over the years. After failing my GCSE English in school, I was given extra lessons at college, which enabled me to pass the exam. I have also had regular meetings with my career coach, who has been fantastic in helping me explore my options and provided some really useful information and advice.

Jessica Chesters Early Years and Education

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Start an exciting career in Performing Arts and Music

The performing arts sector is ideal for those who enjoy performing, have a creative flair and have confidence to express their personality.

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Actor

Average salary - Variable*

Actors use speech, movement and expression to bring characters to life in theatre, film, television and radio.

Day to day tasks:

Work with an agent to find new roles and opportunities, prepare for and going to auditions, research roles, learn lines and attend rehearsals, attend fittings for costumes, support back stage activities such as costume or prop management, work as a voice over artist or as an extra.*

Working environments:

You could work in a theatre, on a film set or at a recording studio. Your working environment may be physically and emotionally demanding and you may spend nights away from home.*

*Information from nationalcareers.service.gov.uk

Musician

Average salary - Variable*

Musicians create or perform different types of music, from classical to pop and rock.

Day-to-day tasks:

Compose, learn and rehearse music pieces, take care of and set up your instrument for performances, prepare for and attend auditions, perform in front of a live audience, take part in recording sessions, create ‘demo’ recordings to promote your music, engage with your audience through social media and website content, arrange concerts and tours or deal with a manager or agent who does this for you.*

Working environments:

You could work in a theatre, at a music venue or at a recording studio. Your working environment may be emotionally demanding.*

*Information from nationalcareers.service.gov.uk

In-demand skills that commonly appear in job descriptions for roles within the performing arts and music sector include**:

Communication | Customer Service | Detail Orientated | Management | Organisation Skills

**Information from EMSI 2024

What our students say

“I decided to go to North Notts College after going to an Open Event and I haven't looked back since - the staff are so supportive and have really helped me further my skills and build my confidence.”

Darcey Armstrong Level 3 - Extended Diploma in Theatrical and Media Make-Up

“Studying at College allows me to learn the skills I need to take care of children, whilst also giving me the freedom to combine my studies with activities outside of College.”

Jess Chester Level 2 Education and Childcare Services

“After College, my goal is to become a fully-qualified plumber and to eventually run my own company.”

Ryan Reynolds Level 1 - Diploma in Plumbing Studies

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