Performing Arts
Entry requirements
UCAS Tariff
48 UCAS points generated from a performance vocational qualification or A Level. English and Maths requirement grade [4] or [C]. (Resit classes for English and Maths will be arranged alongside your Performing Arts HND if the requirement is not met).
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About this course
This course has been created to meet modern industry standards in the field of entertainment. Our project-based learning enables students to acquire new skills and train within acting, singing and dance. Upon completion of the course students will have an industry recognised qualification which will enable them to top up to the final year of a full BA Hons degree either with Hertford Regional College on our Level 6 Top Up course or at university. Examples of projects students train in:
- Pantomimes
- Street Festival Work
- Acting for Screen
- Cabaret Performance
- Immersive Performances
- Entertainment Industry Studies
- Musical Theatre Performances and Directing
- Dance for Musical Theatre
- Performing Plays and Text
- Technique classes in Singing, Acting and Dance
- Health and Fitness Management
- Professional Development and Industry Awareness Training
With the planned £700 million Sunset Studios only a few miles from the Broxbourne campus, HRC is perfectly placed to develop the next generation of filmmakers, producers, and creatives.
Modules
Year One Modules
- Acting 1
- Devising for Theatre and Performance
- Performing Arts Industry
- Professional Development
- Singing 1
- Dance for Camera (New for 2023/24)
- Acting for Camera (New for 2023/24)
- Voice and Speech for Actors (New for 2023/24)
Year Two Modules
- Acting 2
- Creative Arts Research Project
- Performance Project
- Singing 2
- Working in Performing Arts Industry
- Auditioning Skills (New for 2023/24)
- Physical Theatre (New for 2023/24)
** Modules are subject to change **
Assessment methods
HND assessment is awarded on a Pass, Merit and Distinction method.
- Live Theatrical Performances
- Rehearsal Observations
- Casting Auditions
- Creative Digital Material
- Presentations
- Practical Workshop Leadership
- Portfolio
- Written Assessment
- Industry Research
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