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L4/L5 HNC/D Performing Arts Stage and Screen FT

Location Chesterfield College
Start date 24 Sep 2024
Fees £6995.00
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If you are dreaming of performing on tv/film or on tour, you will join thousands working in the performing arts industry in the UK. Jobs as dancers, actors and singers are available across a wide range of settings including: tv, film, regional theatres, theme parks, cruise ships, corporate sectors as well as in schools. Our HNC/D in Performing Arts will equip you with the skills to become a freelance performer with a focus on performance for Stage and Screen. Projects will include; camera work, screen tests, working with media students as film crew, voice over, contemporary theatre, dance and performance creation.

Develop your professional practice and improve your movement, acting and voice skills while learning about creative arts research, workshop leadership and how to create exciting immersive performances.

Course Structure

<pThis HNC/D offers a solid foundation in contemporary performer training and looks to employ those skills in other areas of the industry such as the planning, delivery and evaluation of drama workshops, auditioning for work and further study and self-promotion.

The Higher National Certificate (HNC) is a Level 4 qualification made up of 120 credits. It is usually studied full-time over one year.
The Higher National Diploma (HND) is a Level 4 and Level 5 qualification made up of 240 credits. It is usually studied full-time over two years, or part-time over four years.

Entry Requirements

48 UCAS Points

Application procedure is through interview and audition (we require you to prepare a Contemporary age-appropriate Monologue of your choice lasting no longer than 2 minutes)

Some applicants may be asked to submit a short essay in order to assess their academic skills before joining the course.

Mature Students without the necessary entrance criteria may be accepted on an individual basis.

Assessment methods

written assignments, performance, practical work

Fees and funding

Student Finance HE Loan available, course costs apply.

Progression

Students can progress to a BA degree level qualification top up, drama school or employment in the sector as a performer, workshop leader, director, a performer on-board ships/theme park attractions.

Duration

1 year studied full-time, 2 years studied part-time

Attendance

Various

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