Why choose this course

• Highly qualified staff, all professional performers/ directors/musical directors/ choreographers with industry knowledge who will provide you with excellent tutorial support throughout your course.
• Links to industry both in the UK and worldwide
• Working professionals are brought in to deliver workshops
• Technical support at the highest standard using state-of-the-art equipment
• The performing arts academy is in an autonomous area of the College allowing students an uninterrupted learning experience
• An open door policy for tutors and lecturers, allowing you access to staff at any time for academic and pastoral support
• In addition to the official 255 contact hours, you have the opportunity to continue your skills training on your individual level in extra-curricular classes in singing, acting and dancing (Jazz, Ballet, Tap, Point work, Pas de deux)
• Extensive learning resources available at both the College and Bath Spa University.

Course structure and content

• Choreography and musical staging
• Song interpretation
• Professional practice
• Musical theatre performance
• Dissertation, research methodology.

Delivery method

Considerable emphasis will be placed upon your ability to organise and plan your own independent study.
Alongside this will be:

• Formal lectures
• Studio demonstrations and workshops
• Work-based learning/ performances
• A tutorial programme.

Assessment

• Performance work
• Essays and journals
• Presentations
• Dissertation.