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Performing Arts (Acting Pathway)

University Centre South Essex

UCAS Code: H882 | Higher National Diploma - HND

Entry requirements


Access to HE Diploma

M:15

15 credits at Merit or above

GCSE/National 4/National 5

English Language GCSE at grade C (4) or above, OR a Level 2 equivalent such as functional skills

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About this course


Course option

2years

Full-time | 2024

Subject

Acting

The nature of the Performing Arts industry is extremely competitive and the opportunities for career diverse. The HND in Performing Arts (Acting Pathway) has been designed to provide a vocational based programme equipping you with the required skills to succeed in the range of career paths available. Our programme provides diverse and challenging learning experiences, whose aim is to extend and consolidate your expertise as a total performance maker. You will in part refine your live performance skills (vocal & physical) alongside developing greater understanding and command of specific techniques in multi disciplines including, directing, devising, producing, adaptation & stage craft. The selection of units enables you to nurture your creativity, developing your own voice as future innovators within the art form. The overriding focus of the programme is based on acknowledging the importance of versatility & diversity to allow for longevity, ensuring that you can become an all-round live performance maker & practitioner, skilled for successful careers in the ever-evolving Performing Arts industry.

Modules

Year 1 Full Time (LEVEL 4) Units – Actors Pathway:

Unit 1 – Performing Arts Industry;
Unit 2 – Professional Development;
Unit 13 - Acting 1;
Unit 15 – Ensemble Singing;
Unit 12 – Singing 1;
Unit 18 – Voice & Speech for Actors;
Unit 19 – Movement for Actors;
Unit 20 – Devising Theatre Performance.

Year 2 Full Time (LEVEL 5) Units – Actors Pathway:
Unit 30 – Creative Research Project;
Unit 31 – Working in the Performing Arts Industry;
Unit 42 – Acting 2;
Unit 40 – Physical Theatre;
Unit 44 – Auditioning;
Unit 52 – Performance Project;
Unit 68 - Directing.

Assessment methods

Coursework is assessed in a range of different ways in order to accommodate a variety of learning styles and aptitudes including workshops, rehearsals, performances, presentations, viva voce, written essays and research folders.

Percentage of the course assessed by coursework:

Year 1- HNC
100% coursework: 75% Practical with a written element 25%

Year 2-HND
100% coursework: 75% Studio based with a written element 25%

Tuition fees

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England
£7,000
per year
EU
£17,930
per year
Northern Ireland
£7,000
per year
Scotland
£7,000
per year
Wales
£7,000
per year

The Uni


Course location:

University Centre Southend

Department:

Faculty of Higher Education

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90%
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Teaching and learning

100%
Staff make the subject interesting
90%
Staff are good at explaining things
70%
Ideas and concepts are explored in-depth
90%
Opportunities to apply what I've learned

Assessment and feedback

Feedback on work has been timely
Feedback on work has been helpful
Staff are contactable when needed
Good advice available when making study choices

Resources and organisation

75%
Library resources
55%
IT resources
70%
Course specific equipment and facilities
75%
Course is well organised and has run smoothly

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Staff value students' opinions
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