Course Summary

If you are dreaming of performing in the West End, or on tour, you will join thousands working in the performing arts industry in the UK. Jobs as dancers, actors and singers are available across a wide range of settings including: tv, film, regional theatres, theme parks, cruise ships, corporate sectors as well as in schools. Our HND in Performing Arts (acting) will equip you with the skills to become a freelance performance practitioner with a focus on triple threat performing skills. Projects will include taking shows on tour and delivering workshops at venues across Derbyshire. Develop your professional practice and improve your movement, acting and singing skills while learning about creative arts research, workshop leadership and how to create exciting immersive performances. There may be opportunities to gain experience in the industry within Arts in Education and perform in an Agents Showcase at the end of year 2. This HND offers a solid foundation in Performer training and looks to employ those skills in other areas of the industry such as the planning, delivery and evaluation of drama workshops, auditioning for work and further study and self promotion. The Higher National Certificate (HNC) is a Level 4 qualification made up of 120 credits. It is usually studied full-time over one year, or part-time over two years. The Higher National Diploma (HND) is a Level 4 and Level 5 qualification made up of 240 credits. It is usually studied full-time over two years, or part-time over four years.

Course Details - Modules

MODULES WILL INCLUDE LEVEL 4: • Working in the Performing Arts Industry (Core unit) • Professional Development (core unit) • Acting 1 (core unit) • Voice and Speech for Actors (core unit) • Acting for Camera • Movement for Actors / Dance for Camera • Ensemble Singing • Contemporary dance 1

Course Details – Assessment Method

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Course Details – Professional Bodies

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How to Apply

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.

Application Codes

Course code: 1121

Institution code: C56

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Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)

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

International applicants

Standard Qualification Requirements

A Relevant Level 3 qualification English and Maths (grade C/4 or above at GCSE or a Level 2 equivalent)

Audition (contemporary monologue lasting no longer than 2 minutes) Mature students with relevant experience will also be considered. Some applicants may be asked to submit a short essay to assess academic skills

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Minimum Qualification Requirements

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English language requirements

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Unistats information

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Fees and funding

England 6995.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 6995.0 Year 1
Scotland 6995.0 Year 1
Wales 6995.0 Year 1

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Provider information

Infirmary Road
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Chesterfield
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