Performing Arts
This exciting and dynamic full-time 2 year course has an emphasis on learning skills current to the performing arts industry with the aim of increasing your employability. It is a production-based course for students who wish to develop skills in the performing arts. The course is highly practical, but it also demands academic ability. We use Project Based Learning (PBL) approaches which give you industry relevant experiential learning. This will prepare you for employment within the broad spectrum of the performing arts field.
| Award Name | BTEC Higher National Diploma at UK Level 5 |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | |
| Awarding Body | Pearson |
| NFQ Level |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| BTEC Higher National Diploma at UK Level 5 | Pearson |
Duration
2 years full-time.
Contact Hours per week
15 hours contact time to include practical classes, lectures, workshops or tutorials.
Mandatory Additional Study
Maximum of 3 hours per week average over the academic year.
Personal Study
22 hours maximum studying and preparing assessments in your own time per week, and use of online material.
This is two-year programme and course fees are payable in each year.
Entry Requirements
UCAS
A minimum of 32 UCAS points including:
- An A Level OR
- Level 3 National Diploma in Performing Arts
Admissions
Successful completion of the Admissions Process.
Additional Skills
Desirable qualities should include good performance skills and/or performance experience.
Careers / Further progression
Where will it take me?
Successful completion of the HND Performing Arts / Dance course (Year 1) will provide you with the opportunity to progress to the year 2.
The specific vocational content of this course, along with access to a state-of-the-art theatre environment provide an invaluable pre-requisite to employment in all aspects of the creative arts industries. Previous students on this course have gained employment in technical theatre, teaching, and acting roles as well as establishing their own dance businesses.
How will it make me more employable?
- Gaining a vocational qualification demonstrating your technical competence.
- Gaining a Personal Development qualification demonstrating your employability skills (communication, teamwork, critical thinking).
- Gaining hands on experience through Industry Projects (PBL).
- Getting involved in activities such as the SERC Volunteer Programme and SERC Student Companies.
As well as gaining a recognised qualification you will take part in employability skills workshops and gain skills in teamwork, commitment, IT and problem solving. You will also have the opportunity to become a member of The Glass Umbrella Theatre Company.
Further information
Start Date: 02/09/2024.
Bangor Campus
18
£2,850.
Field trips are not compulsory, however there are occasions when lecturers will recommend productions which the teaching team deem supportive to the students' studies. The department recognises the importance of providing students with the opportunity to see professional works, both locally and internationally. Field trips do not have a direct impact on individual academic success. Costings for field trips are based on the confirmed total number of students wishing to partake. Estimated costings per programme could be in the region of £350.
Year: 2024/25.
Applications are now open for 2024.
Visit apply.serc.ac.uk and apply online (see "Application Weblink").
This exciting and dynamic full-time 2 year course has an emphasis on learning skills current to the performing arts industry with the aim of increasing your employability. It is a production-based course for students who wish to develop skills in the performing arts. The course is highly practical, but it also demands academic ability. We use Project Based Learning (PBL) approaches which give you industry relevant experiential learning. This will prepare you for employment within the broad spectrum of the performing arts field.
YEAR 1 - Pearson BTEC Level 4 Higher National Diploma in Performing Arts (General)
Level 4 units
Core unit Mandatory - 1 The Performing Arts Industry (Pearson-set)
Core unit Mandatory - 2 Professional Development
Specialist unit Mandatory - Acting 1
Additional units of study for Performing Arts Pathway, may include:
17 Acting for Camera
18 Voice & Speech for actors
20 Devising Theatre and Performance
29 Crewing
Optional units of study (Students must choose one of the following):
3 Jazz Dance 1
23 Lighting Operation
YEAR 1 -Pearson BTEC Level 4 Higher National Diploma in Performing Arts (DANCE)
Level 4 units
Core unit Mandatory - 1 The Performing Arts Industry (Pearson-set)
Core unit Mandatory - 2 Professional Development
Additional units of study for Dance Pathway, may include:
4 Ballet 1
6 Contemporary Dance 1
6 Commercial Dance 1
7 Tap 1
11 Dance for Camera
YEAR 2 - Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Performing Arts (Acting)
Level 5 units
Core unit - 32 Creative Research Project (Pearson-set)
Core unit - 33 Working in the Performing Arts Industry
Specialist unit Mandatory - 44 Acting 2
Additional units of study:
45 Immersive Theatre
46 Auditioning
51 Dance for Actors
52 Performance Project
Students are assessed using a range of different methods. These include examinations, coursework, project based learning, presentations, practical, posters, leaflets, role-play, and case studies. This is dependent on the requirements of each unit of study. Oral, written and online feedback will be provided during your course to help improve and monitor performance.
South Eastern Regional College
Bangor Campus
Castle Park Road
Co Down
BT20 4TD
Email: info@serc.ac.uk
Phone: 0345 600 7555