About the course

This advanced course is designed to develop and refine performing arts skills in acting, musical theatre and dance.
This course will encourage you to become well-rounded, ‘triple threat’ performers studying; Singing Skills; Contemporary and Jazz Dance Technique; Musical Theatre and Acting Techniques inclusive of Naturalism and Classical theatre through technique classes, workshops and collaborative projects. You will research the Performing Arts Industry in order to understand current trends and developments and how to promote yourself.You will perform in public performance projects inclusive of Musical Theatre, Acting and Dance Showcases performed in both years of study, a full scale Storytelling production in your first year and a large, full scale, Musical Theatre production in the final year. All projects are designed to replicate the demands of the industry with a robust academic underpinning essential for further study at higher education.
Our course supports the development of performance confidence and builds performance experience. Students are regularly invited to participate in extracurricular activities such as Musical Theatre, Dance and Acting Academy and you will have the opportunity to collaborate with local and national production & performance companies.
 

Start Date/s

02/09/2024, 02/09/2024, 02/09/2024

Entry Requirements

A minimum of five GCSEs at grade 4 or above including English Language and preferably Mathematics OR a relevant Pre-Advance qualification (such as BTEC Level 2 Performing Arts) including GCSE grade 4 in English Language and preferably Mathematics. If Mathematics is not achieved at grade 4 or above then students will be required to retake this subject.

Modules

Year 1 of your course will consist of two core modules. Module A Performing Arts Skills Development which includes: Exploring Performance Styles; Creating Performance Material and Performing for an Audience. Module F: The Performing Arts Industry; Planning a Career in the Industry. Year 2 of your course will consist of two further core modules. Module G Personal Performing Arts Profile: Using Development Plans to Refine Skills; Producing a Personal Project; Using Material for Self-promotion and Networking. Module H Collaborative Performing Arts Project: Undertaking a Defined Creative or Administrative Role; Using Creative Collaboration to Develop a Project; Producing a Collaborative Project.

Assessment

The content of your assessment will be outlined on an assignment brief; the design of these will be explained during induction. For every assessment there will be a clear deadline by which the work must be submitted to your assessor (course tutor). Your assessed work will be a mixture of both practical work aligned with an academic underpinning. Assessment work will take the form of practical and theoretical coursework. Evidence required may include the following: practical classes, workshops, rehearsals and performances, reflective milestone logs and extended pieces of writing underpinned by research. You may also be expected to produce presentations and google sites, edited video footage and voice recordings. This will be assessed internally by your tutor and verified by the awarding body.

Careers & Progression

Typically, students progress from the Level 3 Performing Arts Practice course to study subjects inclusive of: Acting; Musical Theatre; Theatre & Performance, Media & Performance and Drama and Psychology at a higher level. You will have the unique opportunity to internally progress directly onto an innovative and exciting Level 4 HNC in Performing Arts right here at the Burnley College campus, delivered by our industry standard teaching team. Students from previous years have continued their studies at accredited drama schools such as Italia Conti, East 15 and The Hammond and also on highly respected university courses at The Arden; Salford University; Bangor University; Edge Hill University and UCLAN. The multi-genre experience you have as an advanced Performing Arts student at Burnley College prepares you fully for the next steps in your professional training where you will specialise in your chosen Performing Arts skill.

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