Musical Theatre Performance
University of Chichester
UCAS Code: W43W | Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
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A level
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
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About this course
This BA (Hons) Musical Theatre and Acting for Film course offers training in musical theatre dance, singing, and stage and screen acting from your first year. You will develop specialist practical skills in the contexts of both stage and screen acting which will enhance your flexibility as a practitioner in the industry. Throughout your study, you will be offered the opportunity to engage with on-site and off-site performance experiences. These might range from smaller scale to larger scale productions and will enable you to have insight into the requirements of the industry.
Students on our Acting for Film Provision are also eligible for Spotlight UK membership, which offers a variety of industry-specific benefits to support students to successfully access the industry, such as discounted graduate membership, representation by Spotlight (searchable by casting directors and agents in a dedicated ‘Spotlight Graduates’ section), invitation to participate in events programme with exclusive priority booking, access to the dedicated one to one career advice sessions and Spotlight monthly tailored newsletters.
Modules
Year One
Your first year introduces you to the fundamentals of acting, dancing and singing, and begin to expand your knowledge and skills in music grammar, as well as specific examinations of British and American musical theatre styles.
Year Two
In your second year, you will explore the history of musical theatre performance from its origins through to the modern day, alongside your continued musical theatre development. You will also study wider aspects of the industry itself that will prepare you for your future career, including professional resilience and an examination of the business side of musical theatre production.
Year Three
Your third year acts as the culmination of your training throughout your degree, as you plan, rehearse, and perform multiple productions. You will also take part in swing projects, where you will learn multiple parts of a production that helps prepare you for your career within the industry.
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Bishop Otter Campus, Chichester
University of Chichester Conservatoire
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