The HNC (Year 1) and HND (Year 2) in Dance is aimed at people looking to make dance performance or dance teaching a career. It develops skills in a range of dance styles with the opportunity to perform on stage to a variety of audiences.
The course is taught in a highly practical way using workshop style classes in which students work individually and in groups to develop and refine their skills, supported by tutors with extensive dance experience. There are at least two public performances each year with the second year focusing on progression to top stage schools around the country or the third year of a dance or similar degree.
The School of the Arts benefits from cutting-edge facilities in a building which gives students access to the studios and equipment necessary to gain the knowledge and skills demanded by a fast-moving and competitive industry.
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Part-time study may be available for this course and these options will be discussed at your interview.
The Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation/Extended Diploma in Performing Arts Practice (Dance Pathway) is a course designed to be studied over two years and aims to support progression to a range of sector-related degrees with the goal of leading to higher education and employment in dance.
During this practical and high-spirited course, students will cover a range of dance practices, contextual activities related to the dance industry and will also be given the opportunity to be involved in public performances. It will provide students with an understanding of dance through engagement with techniques, the work of practitioners, industry conventions and dance appreciation. The method of learning is a mixture of both tutor led and practical sessions and the qualification combines practical and theory-based assignments.
Those enrolled on the course will study the three core disciplines in dance: ballet, jazz and tap, along with other dance techniques such as contemporary, street, urban dance and choreographic skills. There will also be a focus on enhancing their ability to carry out independent research to further their knowledge, develop their individual practice, and understand the performing arts industry in general. This will culminate with a final performance at the end of each year, researched, devised and delivered by the students. The course will also prepare students for next steps, such as auditioning for dance/stage schools and university.
The course is taught by subject specialists, and you will be working both independently and in small groups, utilising our state of the art facilities. There may also be opportunities for students to attend external performances or workshops with industry professionals.
The Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation/Extended Diploma in Performing Arts Practice (Acting Pathway) is a course designed to be studied over two years and aims to support progression to a range of sector-related degrees with the goal of leading to higher education and employment in performing arts.
During this practical and varied course, students will cover a range of acting and performance skills, contextual activities related to theatre arts and will also be given the opportunity to be involved in public performances. It will provide students with an understanding of performing arts through engagement with techniques, the work of practitioners, industry conventions and community projects. The method of learning is a mixture of both tutor led and practical sessions and the qualification combines practical and theory-based assignments.
Those enrolled on the course will study a range of different acting and performance styles as well as advancing their technical proficiency and development of performance for different audiences. There will also be a focus on enhancing their ability to carry out independent research to further their knowledge and understand plays, characters, key drama & theatre practitioners and the performing arts industry in general. This will culminate with a final performance at the end of each year, researched, devised and delivered by the students. The course will also prepare students for next steps, such as auditioning for drama/stage schools and university.
The course is taught by subject specialists, and you will be working both independently and in small groups, utilising our state of the art facilities. There may also be opportunities for students to attend external performances or workshops with local theatres. The course offers a unique opprtunity to tour in local schools, working with key stakeholders and external organisations.
The UAL Level 2 Award/Diploma in Performing and Production Arts (Technical Theatre Pathway) is a course designed to develop students' potential for working in in theatre production and prepare them for future qualifications.
During this hands-on, practical one-year course, students will cover a wide range of technical skills, contextual activities related to theatre and will also be given the opportunity to be involved in the backstage production of our public performances. The method of learning is a mixture of both tutor led and practical sessions.
Students will develop a range of technical skills across theatre production, such as stage maintenance, set design and construction, theatre lighting and sound, and production health and safety. They will work in close collaboration with our acting, dance and musical theatre students in creating and realising thought-provoking and exciting stage performances.
The course is taught by subject specialists, and you will be working both independently and in small groups, utilising our state of the art facilities. There may be opportunities for students to attend external performances or workshops with local theatres.
**On Completion of the course, you will achieve a Level 2 UAL Award and Diploma in Performing and Production Arts (Technical Theatre)
