**The Course** This course is suited to performing arts and theatre studies students and those interested in working within the performing arts industries. Encompassing both performance work and backstage skills such as lighting and sound for theatre productions (This is an area where there are a number of career opportunities as it is a growth industry). Giving you an opportunity to work as a touring theatre company, creating original work as well as existing scripts and taking it out to customers and venues. You will also go on a number of theatre trips and be given the chance to provide technical support to other groups in the college. Gloucestershire College is one of only 20 colleges in the country with founder status with the National Skills Academy, Creative and Cultural. The academy recognises, develops and improves skills opportunities for those entering the creative and cultural sector and those already employed within it. This status means that students at Gloucestershire College get exciting opportunities to develop your employability skills and links within the industry. **The Sector** There are currently over 100,000 people working in the performing arts, of which 34% are employed in onstage occupations, such as acting or dancing There are 5,480 businesses, of which 92% employ fewer than 50 people The performing arts industry contributes £4.6 billion to the UK economy 58% of the workforce is self-employed Men and women are equally likely to have a level 4 or above qualification

Possible modules covered in HND Performing Arts Year 2 • Creative Research Project (Pearson set) • Working in the Performing Arts industry • Acting 2 • Physical Theatre • Auditioning • Working in Creative Education • Voice skills for actors 2 • Performance Project

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26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Course code: 04KW

Institution code: G45

Campus Name: Gloucester

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The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

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Mature students (over 21) are welcome and encouraged to apply. Any mature applicants that do not meet the UCAS point requirement will be assessed in terms of appropriate experience, knowledge, or industry-based qualifications. We will consider prior learning, life experience and/or work experience but also explore alternative options with you to set you on your path to your goal.

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Test	Grade	AdditionalDetails
Cambridge English Advanced
IELTS (Academic)	4.5	Across all skills.
TOEFL (iBT)	53.0

To study Higher Education at Gloucestershire College, normally applicants will be required to have GCSE English and Mathematics grade 4 (C) or above (or equivalent). The College will consider Functional Skills Qualification in English and Maths at Level 2. The ability to demonstrate the required level of proficiency in English and Maths, through an appropriate assessment at the College’s discretion may be considered. All decisions are based on an applicant's individual circumstances and the College will approach each application on a case by case basis.

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EU	6700.0	Year 1
England	6700.0	Year 1
Northern Ireland	6700.0	Year 1
Scotland	6700.0	Year 1
Wales	6700.0	Year 1
International	9000.0	Year 1

Gloucestershire College Tuition Fee and Financial Support page: https://www.gloscol.ac.uk/student-and-parent-guide/financial-support/loans-and-other-financial-support/

Gloucestershire College
Princess Elizabeth Way
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Cheltenham
GL51 7SJ