This course is for post GCSE students interested in a career in performing arts. The first year will give teaching in a broad range of skills in the area enabling students to specialise in the second year in Dance, Acting or Musical Theatre.
The course is delivered by our experienced and qualified team of highly skilled specialist teachers. A series of shows are put on through the year in collaboration with students from the backstage theatre course in a variety of venues including our 120 seat theatre, and students will have the chance to engage with performance to camera in our newly modernised TV studio.
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What will I learn?
You will learn to be a triple threat performer with the basics of acting, dance and singing, as well as studying the context of performing arts productions, speech and voice, and devising. There will be opportunities for specialist classes in the student's preferred pathway to prepare them for the second year.
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Example modules
- Engaging with an audience
- Production project
- Performance project
- Critical and contextual awareness.
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How will I be assessed?
There will be theoretical and practical work resultign in practical pieces which will be assessed by your tutors and moderated by UAL (University of the Arts London) exam board. Grades are Pass, Merit, Distinction with Distinction in the second year being equivalent to 3 A*s at A Level.
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Entry Requirements
To join this course, you will need four GCSEs at grade 4 (C) or above in both English and Maths.
You should be able to demonstrate an interest in the subject. Please indicate to admissions what your prefered pathway will be, if known.
Entry is also subject to an interview, audition, basic skills screening and initial assessment.
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Progression & Career Opportunities
Students on our Performing Arts courses typically progress to specialist HE.
Career opportunities include Acting, dance, musical theatre; previous students have worked globally and in the West End. The confidence and ability to engage with the public engendered by performing arts is valued in any public facing role
