This dynamic 2 year course is designed to push you to reach your full potential, focusing on vocational training whilst still allowing you to tailor the program to your needs as an actor, singer or dancer. Our aim is to give you the tools you need to ensure that you can further your education eventually up to BA(Hons) Degree and to ensure that you have the employability skills so that you are ready to take on a role within the industry. We will support you and expand your knowledge by exploring new topics with units that are tailor made to ensure exciting new skills are being learned as well as academic sessions in the performing arts industry. You will also be given opportunities to show your progression by participating in performance projects in-house at our resident Sue Townsend Theatre and out in the community. Leicester has excellent links to the professional industry and we have a strong working relationship with Curve Theatre. Upon successful completion of the 2 years you will be awarded a Higher National Diploma in Musical Theatre and you will perform as part of a group in the end of year production at our resident Sue Townsend Theatre. A 250 seat professional venue in the heart of Leicester City Centre. Throughout the programme you will have researched and applied for Drama Schools and Universities with hopes of topping up to a full BA (Hons) as well as looking into/gained professional work and have a clear path for your next steps within the industry.

In your first year of training with us you will develop and perfect technical and performance abilities within your selected disciplines of the course, as well as exploring new and exciting ways in which you could work within the Performing Arts industry. You will learn in our suite of professional studios and theatres at Leicester College including 4 dance studios, campus theatre and the professional city centre venue The Sue Townsend Theatre. Classes will be delivered by our resident faculty of staff including those trained at leading conservatoires and universities. You will be challenged appropriately and assessed accordingly to ensure you have a clear understanding of the areas that have room for improvement. You will be guided by both current and former industry professionals who intend on giving you a sound foundation and knowledge that has helped them whilst working in the industry. You will study the following: Acting for musical theatre; this will give you the transferable skills to ensure that your work as a singer and or dancer will be delivered with refinement and thought. You will work closely with peers to build a quiet confidence and refine your abilities. The variety of acting styles will also allow you to develop in areas in which you may have not yet explored. Jazz dance, Ballet, Tap and Commercial dance; this will be the main body of dance work in year 1. You will be working towards a sound technical ability in all areas whilst applying performance skills and style. You will be assessed accordingly depending on the direction of your choosing. This will allow you the luxury of the tutor’s full attention and assessment feedback will be greatly detailed, giving you a clear understanding of areas for improvement moving forward. Singing and vocal; sessions will involve both group work as an ensemble and as a soloist. This will allow you to refine skills as part of a large choral group and if you have chosen to focus on this area you will also be working on developing confidence as a solo singer and performer. You will also have many opportunities to show these developing skills to peers and audience members at regular performance intervals. In the 2nd year/Level 5, you will combine the three aspects of the course (acting, singing, dance) and you will start to build upon the triple-threat performer by attending weekly sessions that will link directly to the preparation for either a top up programme at a University or preparing to go out into the professional world of auditions and castings. Not only will you be working towards being a sound performer, you will also be working towards becoming a savvy and intellectual individual who understands the requirements of being a performer, looking into topics such as: auditions, agents, networking, tax and nutrition. As the course draws to a close you will be preparing for a final production as well as seeking further education or employment. It is our aim to offer as much support from both in house staff as well as guest lecturers, and visiting professionals whilst you transition from student to working artist.

Assessments for the course will include both practical work in the form of studio/theatre-based performance. In addition to practical work, students are assessed via presentations and written coursework.

Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.

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: W410

Institution code: L36

Campus Name: Abbey Park Campus

Campus code:

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

We welcome applicants who do not match standards entry requirements but who can demonstrate the ability to study this subject at university level and can evidence relevant experience or natural ability. All applicants are invited for interview and audition to demonstrate suitability for the programme. You will be asked to demonstrate your skills in acting, singing and dancing through workshops and prepared work. Full guidance provided on application.

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Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

Test	Grade	AdditionalDetails

IELTS 5.5

Student satisfaction : 58%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 0%

Go onto work and study: 0%

EU	10700.0	Year 1
England	6165.0	Year 1
Northern Ireland	6165.0	Year 1
Scotland	6165.0	Year 1
Wales	6165.0	Year 1
International	10700.0	Year 1

As part of this course, you will need to purchase practical dance attire, college uniform and supporting texts and scores. There will be a number of trips and productions both local and national to deepen your knowledge of working theatre. Approximate additional costs: £150. Applicants from the EU or an EEA country (Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein) who start / started living in the UK on or before 31 December 2020 will need to demonstrate they have received ‘EU Settled Status’ or ‘EU Pre-settled Status’ to be able to study with us and be eligible to pay the Home tuition fee as indicated. EU/EEA applicants coming to the UK on or after 1 January 2021, and all other international (non-EU/EEA) applicants should contact the International Office directly (international@leicestercollege.ac.uk) to discuss your application options on the basis of your likely visa status. International applications will be considered on an individual case by case basis. More information for international applicants is available at: https://leicestercollege.ac.uk/study/international/

Freemen's Park Campus
Aylestone Road
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
Leicester
LE2 7LW