Introduction
This is an intensive practical course and over the two years you will study and develop a wide range of performance skills in the different Performing Arts disciplines.
Where does it lead?
The course provides useful preparation for a range of careers in the Performing Arts Industry as performers in production roles or in arts administration. It is also a useful grounding for a range of other careers including education, media, sales, public relations, event management, advertising and marketing. There is a strong research element to this course and it is also therefore ideal preparation for a range of university degree courses, not just in the area of the performing arts.
Course details
Through practical workshops you will learn techniques in acting, movement and voice. These skills will then be developed to a more advanced level through the exploration of a range of texts, performance styles, theatrical practitioners and themes. Over the two years, you will take part in a wide range of public performances to different audiences in order to demonstrate your skills. You will also undertake research, analysis and evaluation of your own work as well as those of past and present theatrical performers.
You will study 8 units over the course of 2 years (including: Investigating Theatre Practitioners, Developing Skills and Techniques for Live Performance, Group Performance Workshop, Performing Arts in the Community, Individual Performance Commission and Final Live Performance to an audience).
These are assessed both internally and externally through practical performance work, written coursework and controlled condition exams.