This is is a course for anyone with a desire to have a career in acting or the performing arts and can be studied alongside a combination of other qualifications. The course is equivalent to 1 A-Level.
You will benefit from the following:
- Realistic work-based scenarios and projects.
- Practical and theory-based workshops.
- Research topics.
- Rehearsal and final assessed production.
Students who successfully complete this course can use the qualification to enter a specialist area of employment or to progress to higher education, drama school, HND or other professional development programme.
The course is a two-year A-Level programme
You don’t need GCSE Drama to take Drama and Theatre Studies at Bilborough Sixth Form College. What you will need, though, are a strong level of performance or design, a creative approach to productions and the ability to evaluate a performance. We follow the new Edexcel specification and work in classes of no more than 21 students – usually fewer. You’ll learn in a purpose-built studio theatre with stage lighting and sound, and flexible raked seating to create a variety of performance spaces. We also have an open-air amphitheatre and a specialist technical assistant. You can combine this subject with Performance Studies and / or Dance if you wish. (Drama & Theatre Studies is concerned with the whole area of theatre – including production and performance – whereas Performance Studies is concerned with contemporary dance, music and drama.)
Do you want to develop and improve your dance skills in the heart of a vibrant, artistic city? Join us and study at this ISTD approved dance centre with industry professionals leading you to your future career in dance. During the course you will further develop your dance techniques, performance skills and styles in outstanding studio facilities and industry level theatres.
You will learn about current industry trends and develop your practice in classical ballet, jazz, tap, contemporary commercial dance, acro, choreography, modern syllabus work and musical theatre. The flexibility of this course allows you to specialise in your passion whether that be contemporary, commercial or classical ballet. Gifted and talented students are supported towards success.
As well as this, we will prepare you for your next steps towards the industry helping you hone your audition skills and teaching you how to network and operate as a performer. As part of this we will help you find industry relevant work experience.
This course is designed for those who are interested in developing their knowledge and understanding of theatre through workshops and performance opportunities.
This course is a full-time programme split over two years:
Year 1 - The National Foundation Diploma.
Year 2 - Extended Diploma.
Following successful completion of the National Foundation Diploma in year 1 you may then be able to progress to a second year of study on the Extended Diploma.
The full Extended Diploma is the equivalent to three A Levels and highly suitable for preparing students for university entry.
The diploma course concentrates on exploring the three main disciplines of musical theatre (singing, dancing and acting) and developing the fundamental skills needed to produce quality performance work. Continuing to the extended diploma, you will be able to continue to develop your skills and understanding of the performing arts industry.
Cost: Free for 16 to 18 year-olds. If you are aged 19 to 23 and studying your first Level 3 course then this course may be free. The annual fee for all other students aged over 19 is £2882.
This intensive course covers fundamental aspects of actor training performance. You will develop skills in various performance areas such as children’s theatre, screen acting, and devising and directing theatre productions, as well as developing an understanding of the performance industry.
In addition, you will undertake preparation and training for auditions for future industry opportunities and higher education courses. To inform and enhance your learning and development, you will be expected to undertake independent rehearsals, study and research. This course is aimed at students who have ability and interest in drama, acting and theatre studies.
You will be involved in a range of performances which will develop your skills as a performer, and some of those performances will be selected and then toured.
We also work with professional performers and companies within the industry to provide excellent work experience and workshop opportunities for dancers and actors. These include Amy Dowden from Strictly Come Dancing, Vanhulle Dance Theatre, Ellis Theatre Arts, Flexus Dance Company, Imagine Ballet, Scare Acting, One Dance UK, National Adventure Farm, Alton Towers, Derby Theatre and The Brewhouse.
According to the World Economic Forum, creativity is one of the most important and in-demand skills desired by employers. Therefore, the study of creative subjects, like Music, can help you to succeed across a range of careers.
This one-year course can be added to your Study Programme in Year 1 or 2 to boost your skills and earn you an additional qualification.
This course is aimed at musicians who want to increase their theoretical and academic knowledge of music. It is well suited for those who already read music, play an instrument or sing.
Huish has an excellent variety of Music EnRICH groups to join and you will also have the chance to go on trips to see world-class concerts and performances.
The course is comprised of three units; performing, composing and understanding.
You will have frequent performance opportunities, study set works and music theory, and develop listening and composition skills.
