Performing Arts & Music

Our Performing Arts and Music courses cover a broad range of creative disciplines, including acting, dance, musical theatre, performance, music production and composition.

Whether you want to take centre stage, refine your technique as a dancer, or create and produce original music in the studio, there is a pathway to suit your interests and career goals.

Courses are available at different levels, allowing you to start where you feel ready and build your skills over time.

Through practical training, rehearsals and creative projects, you'll develop performance ability, technical knowledge and the confidence to express yourself with impact. On stage or in the studio, you'll be encouraged to find your brilliance and share it with an audience.

Some performance based Performing Arts and Music courses require an audition as part of the application process.

An audition is your opportunity to demonstrate your potential, enthusiasm and commitment. We're not simply looking for finished performers. We're looking for individuals who are ready to learn, grow and challenge themselves creatively.

For more technical or production focused courses, an audition may not be required. Full details are provided on each course page, so you know exactly what to prepare.

Yes, many of our Performing Arts and Music courses include live performances, showcases or recorded productions.

Public performance is an essential part of your development. It helps you build confidence, respond to feedback and experience the energy of sharing your work with an audience. Music students may record and produce original tracks, while performance students take part in staged productions and collaborative showcases.

These experiences allow you to see how far you have come and give you material for future auditions or applications.

Students train in dedicated rehearsal studios, professional performance spaces and recording suites designed to reflect industry environments.

Working in specialist facilities helps you develop the discipline and focus required in the creative industries. Whether you're rehearsing a scene, refining choreography or mixing a track, you'll learn in spaces that support high quality creative work.

A Performing Arts or Music qualification can lead to careers in acting, musical theatre, dance, music production, live events, teaching and wider creative industries roles.

Many students progress to drama school or university to continue their training. Others enter the industry directly or build freelance careers. Alongside your creative skills, you'll develop confidence, resilience, teamwork and communication, all of which are valued across a wide range of professions.

Assessment is practical, creative and varied.

You may be assessed through live performances, recorded productions, coursework and reflective projects. This approach allows you to demonstrate your abilities in action, showing not only what you know but what you can do.

Regular feedback from tutors supports your growth, helping you refine your technique and continue developing your unique creative voice.

Once you have chosen the right course, simply visit the relevant course page and follow the clear application or enquiry instructions provided.

Each listing outlines entry requirements, next steps and key dates so you can move forward with confidence. After submitting your application, you will receive confirmation and further guidance about what to expect next.

Our process is designed to be straightforward and supportive, ensuring you feel informed at every stage as you take your first step towards finding your brilliance at City of Portsmouth College.

Yes. Attending an Open Event is one of the best ways to explore our facilities, meet tutors and speak directly with current students.

Open Events give you a genuine feel for College life, allowing you to see workshops, studios and classrooms in action. You can ask questions about course content, enrichment opportunities and progression routes, helping you make a confident and well-informed decision about your future.

Visiting in person often brings your ambitions into sharper focus and helps you picture yourself thriving in your chosen subject area.