Musical Theatre
Falmouth University
UCAS Code: W312 | Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Entry requirements
We welcome A Levels in a wide range of subjects, especially in those relevant to the course for which you apply.
We may consider a standalone AS in a relevant subject, if it is taken along with other A Levels and if an A Level has not been taken in the same subject. However, you will not be disadvantaged if you do not have a standalone AS subject as we will not ordinarily use them in our offers.
60 credits (with a minimum of 45 credits achieved at level 3) in a relevant subject.
A typical offer is between 104 and 120 UCAS points
Acceptable when combined with other qualifications
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
A typical offer is between 104 and 120 UCAS points
A typical offer is between 104 and 120 UCAS points
Acceptable when combined with other qualifications
Acceptable when combined with other qualifications
Acceptable when combined with other qualifications
A typical offer is between 104 and 120 UCAS points
Acceptable when combined with other qualifications
A typical offer is between 104 and 120 UCAS points
A typical offer is between 104 and 120 UCAS points
T Level
P (Pass) grade must be C or above, not D or E
UCAS Tariff
A typical offer is between 104 and 120 UCAS points, primarily from Level 3 equivalent qualifications, such as A levels, a BTEC Extended Diploma or a Foundation Diploma, or current, relevant experience. Grade 4 (or C) or above in GCSE English Language, or equivalent, is a minimum language requirement for all applicants. Due to the creative nature of our courses, you will be considered on your own individual merit and potential to succeed on your chosen course. Please contact the Applicant Services team for advice if you are predicted UCAS points below this range, or if you have questions about the qualifications or experience you have.
a minimum of 40 UCAS tariff points, when combined with a minimum of 64 UCAS tariff points from the Supporting Qualifications
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About this course
This practice-led degree will empower you for a career in musical theatre.
With training in acting, singing and dance, on this Musical Theatre degree you’ll develop performance skills while engaging with traditional, current and future forms, including digital technologies. You’ll grow your musical theatre abilities through technique classes, exercises, scene work and project rehearsals of classic and contemporary musicals. Practical sessions, individual tutorials, professional development workshops and public performances will help prepare you as a versatile, industry-ready artist.
You will:
Study within AMATA’s creative and dynamic performing arts community, where actors, musicians, dancers and technicians collaborate in a dedicated facility, which is also a professional performance venue
Access industry-standard facilities, including extensive sprung-floor dance studios, practice rooms, recording studios and technical and music resources
Benefit from AMATA’s year-round performance programme, which attracts top artists and performers
Work with highly skilled and experienced staff with expert knowledge of the performing arts industry.
Modules
As part of this vibrant musical theatre course, you’ll learn acting skills, develop your voice and singing range, and advance your dance techniques in ballet, jazz and tap. Growing your knowledge and understanding of the genre, you’ll engage with and reflect critically on all aspects of it, together with an awareness of emerging forms.
You’ll extend your personal repertoire in singing and dance, learn to perform confidently in live theatre and explore digital technologies. Professional development workshops will enable you to focus on strategies for future employability, developing your personal profile and potential.
Year one:
You’ll build core skills in all physical disciplines – focusing on body, voice and acting – while learning the histories and contexts of performance and the development of musical theatre. We’ll then concentrate on specific techniques and skills for voice, singing and dance, alongside character development and text analysis.
Modules
Preparation for Performance: Body, Voice & Wellbeing
Contexts and Histories of Musical Theatre
Acting 1: Storytelling, Character and Improvisation
Dance & Movement 1: Core Skills
Voice & Singing 1: Core Skills
Acting 2: Naturalism in Rehearsal and Performance
Year two:
Developing your vocal practice, you’ll study techniques for both the spoken and sung voice. You’ll also learn ballet, tap, jazz and core dance skills, before integrating them into your first musical theatre project. Finally, you’ll engage in professional preparation and repertoire in dance and singing and learn to act for recorded media and digital technologies in musical theatre.
Modules
Dance & Movement 2: Developing Techniques
Voice & Singing 2: Developing Techniques
Integrated Skills 1: Musical Theatre Project
Dance & the Actor: Professional Preparation & Repertoire
Voice & the Actor: Professional Preparation & Repertoire
Professional Development: Contemporary Industry Practice
Year three:
Focusing on examples of industry practice, you’ll work on pieces from established shows and gather audition material. You’ll undertake a portfolio or dissertation engaging with emerging practice in musical theatre and learn from a series of guest industry practitioners. Towards the end of the year you’ll put on a final musical theatre production and have the chance to create a digital showcase.
Modules
Professional Development 2: Advanced Practice
Professional Development 3: Musical Theatre Futures
Integrated Skills 2: Musical Theatre Performance
The modules above are those being studied by our students, or proposed new ones. Programme structures and modules can change as part of our curriculum enhancement and review processes. If a certain module is important to you, please discuss it with the Course Leader
Assessment methods
You’ll be assessed through a combination of written coursework, practical coursework and practical performance assessments. Alongside this, you’ll get constant formative feedback from tutors in class, together with formal verbal and some written feedback after assessments.
The Uni
Penryn Campus
The Academy of Music and Theatre Arts
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