Performing & Production Arts

Course	Level	Campus	Demographic	Attendance
Level 2 Diploma in Performing & Production Arts	Level 2	Stratford-upon-Avon College	16 to 19	Full Time
Level 3 Extended Diploma in Performing & Production Arts (Musical Theatre)	Level 3	Stratford-upon-Avon College	16 to 19	Full time
Level 3 Extended Diploma in Theatrical Makeup for Stage and Screen	Level 3	Stratford-upon-Avon College	16 to 19	Full Time
Phat Swan Performance Company	Level 3	Stratford-upon-Avon College	16 to 19	Part Time
Level 3 Extended Diploma in Performing & Production Arts (Technical Theatre)	Level 3	Stratford-upon-Avon College	16 to 19	Full Time
Level 3 Extended Diploma in Performing & Production Arts (Acting)	Level 3	Stratford-upon-Avon College	16 to 19	Full Time
Level 3 Extended Diploma in Performing & Production Arts (Dance)	Level 3	Stratford-upon-Avon College	16 to 19	Full Time
Foundation in Musical Theatre	Level 4	Stratford-upon-Avon College	16 to 19	Full Time

Course	Level	Campus	Demographic	Attendance
Phat Swan Performance Company	Level 3	Stratford-upon-Avon College	University Level Learner	Part Time
Foundation in Musical Theatre	Level 4	Stratford-upon-Avon College	University Level Learner	Full Time

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