Course Content
As a Musical Theatre Performer you will help you develop the skills, understanding and the attitudes required to succeed in this industry. Singing, dancing and acting have equal focus and you will have many opportunities to integrate these skills in performance. You will develop practical and research skills and will apply the knowledge you gain to produce truthful, creative and professional performances. Areas of teaching include rehearsal and performance skills, vocal technique, movement and jazz, tap and ballet practise and acting technique.
You will be involved in in-house and external performances whilst gaining work experience opportunities in the industry along the way. Our students gain places at leading drama schools across the country. The skills and attitudes you learn on this course are transferable and would be welcomed in many other career paths.
Course Assessment
You will be assessed through a range of practical and written assignments. External moderation of some units is likely. The form of assessment on the course will assist you as you progress either into higher levels of vocational learning or to related academic qualifications.
Materials
You will need a performance uniform to include black movement shorts and trousers (leggings), black t-shirt, leotard, jazz and tap shoes. You will be expected to attend theatre visits as part of your wider theatrical education and costs will vary.
Progression
You could progress onto a specialist musical theatre college or do a Foundation Degree in Musical Theatre, a HNC/HND in performing arts or a BA (Hons) in Performing Arts, Acting, Dance or Musical Theatre.
Entry Requirements
You must have a minimum of 4 GCSEs at Grade 4 or above (including English) or a First Diploma Performing Arts at Merit Grade. You will have appropriate experience and each applicant will attend an audition where you are to perform a musical theatre song, a drama monologue and take part in a dance workshop.
