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Introduction
Our Musical Theatre degree is a two-year intensive programme which offers practical training that will equip participants in the ‘triple-threat’ disciplines of acting, singing and dancing. By working with industry professionals, Oue degree in Musical Theatre will offer you an industry-relevant, focused course of study. The course teachers are committed to developing creative, independent, thinking artists; artists relevant to the industry.
Whilst studying Musical Theatre students will be given a sound and practical understanding of the workings of the musical theatre industry. Thus developing student’s understanding of transferable skills from within the training to the wider world so maximising their employability potential.
Level 4 focuses on building foundational principles, which will continue to be applicable for the rest of the degree and beyond. The first year will establish the theme that theory and practice are interlinked. Level 5 continues to develop and advance these skills and begins to apply and contextualise them in rounded performances. Level 6 enhances the skills and experiences gained at levels 5 and 6 in a range of 30-credit performance and professional practice modules, including two major production modules and a Final Showcase, thus preparing you for a potential career in musical theatre or related fields.
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Why choose this course?
• Triple-threat Musical Theatre degree
• Small classroom sizes
• Taught by industry professionals
• Final showcase
• Full productions with professional directors and technical support
Overview
Level 4
Level 4 is a period of developing core skills and techniques. The first 15 weeks are an opportunity to focus on acting, singing (1 to 1 and ensemble work) and voice work classes along with Tap, Bale, Jazz and Contemporary dance classes. There’s an opportunity to analyse and research a wide range of styles in our theatre laboratory.
The period ends with a performance project that gives the opportunity to apply all the skills developed during the level.
Level 5
Level 5 continues to develop and advance the core skills and begins to apply and contextualise them into an all rounded performance. Students will be introduced to new writing and developing their own work as well as building skills and competencies necessary for career resilience and professional development for the future work context.
Level 6
Level 6 is about bringing the skills and techniques together in two productions that give you the opportunity to work with a director and a professional production team. The Creative Industries module focuses on the necessary skills to make the transition to the world of work including the preparation of a final showcase. In addition, you will work on an independent project that can focus on any aspect of the degree and showcase your individual talents.
Modules
Level 4 (Cert HE, Dip HE & BA)
• Acting (20 credits; compulsory)
• Dance Training 1 (20 credits; compulsory)
• Independent Study (Retrieval) (20 credits; optional)
• Learning in the Digital Era (20 credits; Graduate Attributes Framework module; compulsory)
• Performance Class (20 credits; compulsory)
• Singing 1 (20 credits; compulsory)
• Theatre Laboratory (20 credits; compulsory).
Level 5 (Dip HE & BA)
• Acting for Musical Theatre 2 (20 credits; compulsory)
• Audition Technique (10 credits; compulsory)
• Changemakers: Building your Personal Brand for Sustainable Employment (20 credits; Graduate Attributes Framework module; compulsory)
• Collaborative Project (20 credits; compulsory)
• Dance Training 2 (20 credits; compulsory)
• Retrieval (20 credits; optional)
• Singing 2 (30 credits; compulsory).
Level 6 (BA)
• Creative Industries (20 credits; compulsory)
• Final Production (30 credits; compulsory)
• Independent Project (40 credits; Graduate Attributes Framework module; compulsory)
• Production 1 (30 credits; compulsory).
Entry Criteria
We would be looking for 90-120 UCAS Points.
The university may consider applicants without formal qualifications if they are able to demonstrate an exceptional level of ability and practical experience.
Online Audition Process
STEP 1: Self-tape
Musical Theatre students should prepare a self-tape with the following content:
1. Songs:2 Musical Theatre Songs
2. Dance: Self-tape of the following jazz exercises:
3. Standing on the spot, 4 jazz kicks to the front and 4 jazz kicks to the side on both legs.
4. A single pirouette in parallel to the right and to the left
5. With turned out legs – 8 jumps in first and 8 jumps in second
6. With parallel legs – 8 jumps in parallel first and 8 jumps in parallel second
7. Short jazz routine lasting roughly 16 bars. This should demonstrate performance quality and musicality. If you already have a recorded or filmed routine, please ensure that it is clear who you are if it is a group routine.
Make sure you state clearly at the beginning of the tapes the following info:
• Full Name
• Degree applying for
• Title of Audition Pieces
STEP 2: Interview
You will be invited to a short interview with the programme team on zoom. You must prepare the following:
1. Monologue: The monologue should last no longer than two minutes and from a published play and should not be extracts from poems, novels, films or television scripts. It is advisable to choose a character that is close to your age and you should perform it in your native accent.
2. The programme team will work with you on your chosen piece followed by questions.
Following a successful audition applicants will be offered a place. There are limited places available each year.
ENTRY REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
Home Office Share Code
For EU students only.
IF no Qualification
Please provide CV with at least 2 years of work experience, and employee reference letter.
Assessment
ASSESSMENT METHODS
1. INTERNAL ENGLISH TEST if you don't have an English accredited certificate
2. Academic Interview
Assessment
Performances/Events
Students regularly have the opportunity to take part in performances/events throughout their degree, in which we can see the growth and application of skills and knowledge.
Regular tutorials
Throughout the degree, we hold formal and informal tutorials in which each student discusses their work with the module tutor or Programme Director. We look at practical development, conceptual growth and future intentions.
Presentations
Presentations normally occur at the end of a module, exhibition or performance, to measure a student’s performance against assessment criteria.
Process workbooks
Students will document their process and practical work in a workbook that demonstrates their learning and individual pathway.
Career Opportunities
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