Full Time BA (Hons) Performing Arts (Dance Pathway) (Top-up)

Bachelor's degree

In Doncaster

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Doncaster

  • Duration

    1 Year

The BA (Hons) Performing Arts (Dance Pathway) (Top Up) at University Centre, Doncaster aims to equip students with the necessary level of advanced skills, knowledge and understanding needed to gain employment within the Performing Arts industry. The course provides an opportunity for students with a Foundation Degree or HND to further develop their independent study, research, analytical.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Doncaster (South Yorkshire)
The Hub Chappell Drive, DN1 2RF

Start date

On request

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Course programme


BA (Hons) Performing Arts(Dance Pathway) (Top-up)

Awarded by:
The University of Hull

UCAS code:
W590

Course Level:
Level 6

Location:
High Melton

Attendance:
FT

Hours p/w:
Various

Duration:
1 year FT

Day/Times:
TBC

Start Date(s):
Sept

Cost:

Course Description

The BA (Hons) Performing Arts (Dance Pathway) (Top Up) at University Centre, Doncaster aims to equip students with the necessary level of advanced skills, knowledge and understanding needed to gain employment within the Performing Arts industry. The course provides an opportunity for students with a Foundation Degree or HND to further develop their independent study, research, analytical, performance and transferable skills to a BA (Hons) level.

This course will enable you to become a versatile dance artist with a knowledge and understanding of the contexts in which you work. You will gain experience in a wide range of styles and disciplines.

Course Content / Structure

This is a modular programme which develops the work achieved through HND or Foundation Degree studies. It is designed to maximise the potential of integrated performance; therefore, theatre and dance students can work alongside each other in three core areas:
  • Performing Arts - Research Studies
  • Production Project
  • Professional Practice


Dance students also take three specialist modules:
  • Dance Practice
  • Dance Techniques
  • Choreography and Performance


Course Assessment

Coursework will be varied and a wide range of assessment procedures will be used.

Entry requirements

A successful interview and audition, and the attainment of one of the following qualifications:
  • Minimum CATS Tariff Points- 240
  • Foundation Degree in a relevant subject
  • HND in a relevant subject- Merit/Distinction Profile
  • Applications are invited from mature students without formal qualifications who can demonstrate a capability to pursue the course successfully.


Progression Routes

This course will equip you with a wide range of transferable skills that will increase your employability across the creative and cultural industries.

Careers that could be considered by graduates include:
  • Community Arts Field Worker
  • Choreographer
  • Teacher
  • Dancer (Freelance)


Alternatively, you may choose to continue your studies with an M.A. Digital Performance or a PGCE, which would enable you to teach. (Both available at University Centre, Doncaster.)

Full Time BA (Hons) Performing Arts (Dance Pathway) (Top-up)

Price on request