• Timetabled lessons taught by the CAPA College teaching staff which includes ex and current Arts professionals with links to a variety of companies and organisations. 
• Theory lessons designed to promote independent learning, develop artistic voice and appreciate small and large-scale professional work.
• Intensive performance projects which replicate a professional working environment. Led by teaching staff and guest industry professionals, these allow students to work collaboratively and focus on their chosen specialism as a performer, creative, designer or production artist.
• Weekly CONNECT tutorials covering roles within the Arts industry, arts-specific labour market information and guest speakers. 
• REFLECT tutorials which prepare students for higher education or professional work, including student finance, budgeting and communication with employers and professional artists. 
• Life After CAPA College lessons to guide students through their research of routes into the industry and complete applications for conservatoires and higher education providers and apprenticeships. 
• Mock Audition week allowing students to tailor their audition to best prepare them for their next steps, offering personalised feedback and a real-life experience of auditions and interviews. 

• Regular external opportunities for students to perform at external venues, tour and perform alongside professional artists and create their own original work. Recent performances include Sanctuary with Red Ladder Theatre Company, the Tate Modern and appearing on the BBC in the National Lottery’s Big Night at the Musicals.
• Work experience including: managing and running front of house for public performances, facilitating workshops for our CHARGE outreach programme and leading workshops in primary and secondary schools across Yorkshire.

Masterclass Week invites conservatoires, universities, employers, apprenticeship providers and a plethora of professional artists and companies to inspire our students and give them an insight in the Performing Arts sector. This unique opportunity consists of masterclasses, audition material and portfolio support, seminars and Q&As; with students receiving numerous encounters during the week.

Masterclass Week 2025 included:

• Regular 1-2-1 meetings with tutors to discuss career routes and aspirations. 
• Open door policy encouraging students to seek advice from the Principal, Pathway Leaders and subject-specific teaching staff. 
• Life After CAPA College Seminars available for parent/carers, students, Teachers and Employers, for an open discussion about program details and possible next steps, including detailed student finance advice.