Foundation Degree/BA(Hons) Acting Performance

Level : Higher Education

· Qualification Name : Foundation Degree/BA(Hons) Acting Performance

· Qualification Type : Foundation Degree

· Awarding Body : Leeds Metropolitan University

· Duration : 2 years

· Start Date : September 2010

· Start Time : tbc

· End Time : tbc

· Course Fees : £ 1285 per year (Foundation Degree) £2000 (BA) Students may be eligible for funding through Student Finance England. Www.studentfinance.direct.gov.uk. Please contact Student Services on 01422 399367 for further information.

· Venue : Calderdale College

· Academic Department : Art Design and Technology

· Course Overview: · This performance based two year course is intended to provided an opportunity for students to gain a foundation degree in acting. It is primarily designed for those people who intend to work in the industry. However, it would also be suitable for those intending to move into a related area, teaching, or further study. The programme of study consists of: Contemporary Theatre Performance Classical Theatre Performance Community Theatre Performance Acting for Recorded Media Devising Theatre Acting Skills Voice and Speech Physical Theatre These are linked to four Personal Development and Planning Modules and four Work Related Learning Modules. This course positively encourages application from mature students without formal academic qualifications who may be working in the industry or related areas. Students will also have the opportunity to top up to a BA (Hons) degree level with an additional one-year course. This course is subject to approval.

Entry Requirements: · You will normally require one of the following: A BTEC National Diploma in Performing arts or Two A Levels.This course positively encourages application from mature students without formal academic qualifications who may be working in the industry or related areas. In addition to the above selection is based on an interview and audition, details of which will be sent on application.