Performing Arts Top-Up Degree in Purfleet. Classes run at South Essex College Thurrock Campus, full-time over one year.
The course is validated by the University of the Arts London. It is designed for students who have completed an HND in Performing Arts and want to top up to a full BA (Hons). You will explore current industry trends, employment routes, and entrepreneurial approaches to building a sustainable career. Units encourage you to cross performance specialisms, broadening your skill set across acting, dance, and related disciplines.
You will finish with a BA (Hons) in Performing Arts.
This course is validated by the University of the Arts London (UAL)
In response to the present employment climate within the Performing Arts sector, it is important for students to recognise that to navigate a successful career which is both sustainable and has longevity requires adaption and a multifaceted approach. Through the proposed third year Top Up programme, students will have the opportunity to audit and evaluate their own skills set in relation to the myriad of employment opportunities available to them.
At level six, students will be encouraged to expand their awareness of the diverse nature of the Performing Arts Sector. The proposed structure will enable students to create their own bespoke learning experience, crossing performance specialisms, allowing for extended diversity to their individual career development. With units designed specifically to facilitate student’s growth as emerging practitioners, critical analysis within a plural context of current industry expectations will allow students to navigate their own unique career path. Theoretical scrutiny of underpinning theories, approaches and contextual factors which have influenced the art form, will support personal lines of enquiry and the critical evaluation of their own adaptability and entrepreneurial attitude for sustainable employment.
240 credits (120 at Level 4 and 120 at Level 5) achieved through a Performing Arts qualification IELTS (Academic) 6 IELTS 6.0 - minimum 5.5 across all components (Academic) 6 Other qualifications may be considered Audition set by the course team, personal statement and reference
This course is a top up year for the following programmes: Performing Arts (Dance Pathway) (HND) Performing Arts (Acting Pathway) (HND)
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