Performing Arts
Entry requirements
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Four GCSEs at grade 4/C or above including English Language.
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This may be derived from a Level 3 qualification in a related subject or A Levels ideally including Theatre Studies. Entry requirements are for guidance only. We welcome students with equivalent qualifications and combinations. Please contact us to discuss further. The college would consider applications from mature students with relevant work experience who may not have related formal academic qualifications.
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About this course
The BA (Hons) Performing Arts course is designed for students who wish to turn their creative talents and passion into a career in Theatre, Film and TV.
Alongside ensemble, theatre company style performance work, students undertake classes in Audition and Acting Techniques, Screen Acting, Voice, Singing, Improvisation, Movement and Physical Theatre, Stage Combat, Dance, Text Analysis and Interpretation.
As well as working with our passionate team of lecturers, we have an exciting programme of visiting companies and professionals. They provide workshops and lectures throughout the year, in which students can forge links with the industry.
The Awarding Body for this course is Warwickshire College.
Modules
Modules may include:
Year 1 - Level 4
Acting Skills 1: Foundations
Collaborative Rehearsal
Body & Movement 1: Core Skills
Contextual Studies
Voice Skills
Academic Study Skills, Employability and T-Shaped (ASSET)
Year 2 - Level 5
Work-based and Placement Learning
Acting Skills 2: Multimedia
Collaborative Performance
Body & Movement 2: Devising & Choreography
Teaching and Workshop Practice
Year 3 - Level 6
Research Methods
Dissertation or Project
Professional Practice and Showcase
Professional Performance Project
For further details about this course, please refer to the programme specification here:
https://blob.wcg.ac.uk/pdf/definitive-programme-specification-ba-hons-performing-arts-v2-acc-7ea302035d9b8c8ce031127e88d6778c.pdf
We regularly review our course content, to make it relevant and current for the benefit of our students. For these reasons, course modules may be updated, please contact us for the latest information.
Assessment methods
The modules are integrated into a programme of continuous assessment through assignment and performance.
There are no exams associated with this course.
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