Known to be extremely competitive, you'll need more than genuine talent to break into a career in the performing arts. Whether you want to be performer, music producer, stage manager, lighting designer, theatrical make-up artist or backstage technician, our courses will develop your confidence and technical know-how. Each pathway is delivered by professionals who will guide you into work, an apprenticeship or higher education - helping you to achieve your career goals within the creative and cultural industries.

Why work in Performing or Production Arts?

The creative industries are growing faster than any other sector in the UK - working in this industry offers many challenges and rewards. You can expect:

To spend time mastering your craft

A higher than average likelihood of being self-employed or freelance

To benefit from great financial rewards when working in the creative industries once you have built your reputation and expertise

Working environments that range from offices and art/design/film/photography studios to theatres, museums and music venue

The chance to travel nationally and internationally depending on the role

All our courses have been designed to meet the needs employers. They provide the opportunity for you to progress into Higher Education and/or training – as well as moving straight into a job if desired.

The media play a central role in contemporary culture, society and politics. They shape our perceptions of the world through the representations, ideas and points of view they offer.

The media have real relevance and importance in our lives today, providing us with ways to communicate, with forms of cultural expression and the ability to participate in key aspects of society.

Learners will study a range of media forms in terms of a theoretical framework which consists of media language, representation, media industries and audiences.

The following forms are studied in depth through applying all areas of the framework:

• newspapers
• magazines
• television
• online, social and participatory media.

Advertising and marketing, film, music video, radio and video games are studied in relation to selected areas of the framework.

We have developed a strong link with the BFI Film Academy Course, and many of our students have successfully gained a place on this additional qualification run at Broadway Cinema. Students develop industry level practical skills in filmmaking by producing a short film that is screened each year to an invited audience.

You will study this course alongside 2 or 3 other A Levels and you will be able to select your chosen subjects when you apply online.

Subjects that combine well with Media Studies include English, Sociology, Politics, Film Studies, History and Photography.

Become a honed specialist in theatre directing

Our BA (Hons) Drama, Theatre and Directing course offers you numerous opportunities to both perform in and direct your own performance work, as well as working with pre-existing texts.

This will develop your creative and theoretical skills ready for real-world application after you graduate, as you learn to cultivate your own ideas in response to seeing other contemporary performance practices and the world around you.

Study the key aspects of dramatic practice

You will explore the cultural and critical significance of dramatic practice, process, and product throughout history, as you consider a wide range of historical and social theatre practices and contexts.

When you graduate you will have a confident understanding of the complimentary disciplines of drama, theatre and directing, alongside a range of practical experiences suited to diverse careers in a range of professional contexts.

Immerse yourself in the theatrical world

We have a strong link to the world-renowned Chichester Festival Theatre, where you will discover and experience established theatre practice and perform throughout your studies.

On this course you will:

• Develop your theatre and directing skills.
• Perform in and direct your own work as well as existing texts.
• Explore the cultural and critical significance of dramatic practice, process, and product.
• Work with the Chichester Festival Theatre.
• Access placement opportunities including roles at The Chichester Festival Theatre, Forest Fringe, Edinburgh Festival and more.

Share your passion for dance with others through teaching and creative practice

Develop your skills as a dance practitioner and explore teaching in a range of settings

Learn to teach dance

Develop your technical skills in daily classes

Perform and choreograph throughout your degree

Learn to share your passion for dance in a variety of settings, including:

• Educational institutions and organisations
• Youth and community settings
• Professional dance companies
• Special educational needs and inclusive dance settings.

Guaranteed interview for our PGCE Dance programme

Learn from sector-active dance practitioners

Collaborative and supportive community

International exchange opportunities

Prepare for your career

On this course you will:

• Learn to teach dance in educational, professional and community settings.
• Take daily dance technique classes in a range of styles, including contemporary technique and ballet.
• Perform regularly including at end of semester shows.
• Join a close dance community and work dance students from other courses.
• Learn from experienced and sector-active dance practitioners and researchers.
• Have the opportunity to complete an international exchange.