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Dance, Drama, Performing Arts and Production
Whether you are a passionate dancer, actor or musical theatre performer interested and dedicated to the performing arts, then our wide range of vocational and academic courses are perfect for you. Working and learning collaboratively with a committed creative staff team you’ll be introduced to the power of the creative industries. We are passionate about imagination, creativity, ensemble, storytelling, building careers and developing lifelong transferable skills. You’ll get the opportunity to work in specialist studios and a professional theatre, as well as our fantastic new dance studio. You will also get to experience working and performing in professional venues within the city centre such as Exeter Barnfield Theatre and Exeter Phoenix. The Performing Arts and Dance courses are based in the Centre for Creative Industries (CCI), see pages 31-32 for the map.
I really love how supportive the environment is at Exeter College, especially on my course. It has really helped me develop as a person and an actor, and the confidence I have gained is incredible.
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Lauren, studying Performing and Production Arts (Acting) Level 3. Previously studied at Teignmouth Community School.
UAL Level 2 Diploma | Duration: 1 Year
This qualification provides an introduction to performance, production and design for the performing arts, enabling you to acquire the essential skills, techniques and methods to progress in further education or employment within the performing arts industry.
On this course you will:
Develop the skills required to communicate through drama, story and narrative Plan and organise a theatre and film production Develop dance and movement skills Stage performing arts events to live audiences and to camera Work with voice and movement to develop as an overall performer Build a website, track your learning
digitally and communicate with a global audience Explore of a range of progression opportunities and pathways Acquire organisational and communication skills such as calendar management, collaborating as part of a team, analytical ability, creative problem solving and meeting deadlines. These sustainable skills are transferable across all subject areas, are highly valued in the job market and will boost the desirability of your CV and application to a Level 3 qualification This course does not involve formal exams with all assessments carried out as coursework, both practical and written. There is a continuous assignment assessment process, involving practical and written work. Grades awarded for each assignment go towards a final grade for each unit. Choose this course if… you want to start your professional practice and gain real world experience as part of a performing arts company. Future Steps: On successful completion of this course you can progress to a Level 3 course or an Apprenticeship. Entry requirements: You will need four GCSEs at grade 3 or above or equivalent. GCSE English Language is desirable, however both English and Maths GCSE can be achieved as part of this programme of study. You will present an audition piece and take part in a workshop as part of the selection process.
PERFORMING AND PRODUCTION ARTS (Acting)
This full time vocational course delivers training and experience that prepares actors for rehearsal and performance while developing employability skills. You will be given the opportunity to acquire the skills and techniques necessary to bring characters to life and communicate their stories. Working as a successful member of a company, you get to work in rehearsal and performance spaces across the city with industry professionals.
On this course you will:
Explore a range of acting styles, practitioners, writers, directors and live performances Improve acting technique for stage, camera and radio Participate in vocal, movement and textual analysis workshops Create a personal website and digital marketing materials Develop interpersonal and other transferable skills to enhance your employability This course does not involve formal exams. All assessment is carried out as coursework, both practical and written. There is a continuous assignment assessment process, involving practical and written work. Grades awarded for each assignment go towards a final grade for each unit. Choose this course if… you aspire to a career in the industry, are able to work collaboratively, have an open mind and are willing to take risks. Future Steps: You could progress to university or drama school. Previous students have progressed on to courses at Italia Conti, ALRA, East 15, New York Conservatory, Mountview, Plymouth Conservatoire, Exeter, St Mary’s, Chichester and Bournemouth Universities.
Entry requirements: You will need five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, or equivalent (including English Language and Maths). If you don’t have a grade 4 in English Language or Maths, you will be required to study for this alongside your course. You will be invited to audition for a place on the course.
LEVEL 3
This full time vocational course delivers training and experience that prepares students for rehearsal and performance while developing employability skills. You will be given the opportunity to acquire the skills and techniques across the three disciplines of acting, dancing and singing necessary to bring characters to life and communicate their stories. Working as a successful member of a company, you will work in rehearsal and performance spaces across the city with our experienced lecturers as well as industry professionals.
On this course you will:
Explore a range of Musical Theatre styles, practitioners, composers, lyricists, choreographers, directors and live performances Improve technique for acting, dancing and singing Participate in workshops and performances Create a personal website and digital marketing materials Develop interpersonal and other transferable skills to enhance your employability This course does not involve formal exams, all assessment is carried out as coursework, both practical and written. There is a continuous assignment assessment process involving practical and written work. Grades awarded for each assignment go towards a final grade for each unit. Choose this course if… you aspire to a career in the industry, are able to work collaboratively, have an open mind, are willing to take risks and have a passion and curiosity about Musical Theatre performance. Future Steps: You could progress to university or drama school. Previous students have progressed on to courses at Urdang, Italia Conti, GSA, Laines, Performers, Bird, Bodyworks, Hammond, Emil Dale, Millennium, Trinity, Chichester, Bath Spa and Winchester Universities. Entry requirements: You will need five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, or equivalent (including English Language and Maths). If you don’t have a grade 4 in English Language or Maths, you will be required to study for this alongside your course. You will be invited to audition for a place on the course.
This full time vocational dance course focuses specifically on developing your dance technique, performance and choreographic skills to become a diverse, industry aware dancer.
On this course you will:
Broaden your knowledge and understanding of a range of dance styles through technique and choreography classes, theory and analysis sessions, as well as opportunities to see and discuss live performance Develop choreographic skills and create your own work for live performance and dance film. Share your work with live audiences, in both the College theatre and other venues Develop practical and creative experiences with specialist lecturers and visiting professional dancers and companies Create a personal website and digital marketing materials Develop interpersonal and other transferable skills to enhance your employability Develop a practical understanding
of dance industry work expectations, through developing professional etiquette within technique classes, rehearsal and performance settings Gain real insight and experience of the dance industry through regional arts projects, visiting artists and local dance organisations This course does not involve formal exams. All assessment is carried out as coursework, both practical and written. There is a continuous assignment assessment process involving practical and written work. All units are assessed through practical and written work, grades awarded for each assignment go towards a final grade for each unit. The course is designed to enhance and expand upon your knowledge and understanding of dance, enabling you to access a range of creative possibilities within the dance industry. Choose this course if... you are passionate about dance and aspire to pursue a career in the industry, are able to work collaboratively, have an open mind and are willing to step out of your comfort zone. Future Steps: You can progress on to a university dance related degree or study dance at a specialist conservatoire or musical theatre school. Previous students have progressed on to dance courses at: MAPPA, Middlesex, Chichester, Falmouth, De Montfort, UEL, London Contemporary Dance School, Trinity Laban, Northern School of Contemporary Dance, Performers, Tiffanys, Rambert, Urdang, Barcelona Institute of Performing Arts, Bird College, Addict, ICTheatre, Stella Mann and Cambridge Bodyworks. Entry requirements: You will need GCSE grade 4 in English Language. If you don’t have a grade 4 in GCSE Maths, you will be required to study for this alongside your course. Plus, you will need four GCSEs at grade 4 or above, or equivalent. Successful candidates after interview will be invited to audition for a place on the course.
DRAMA AND THEATRE
A/AS Level | Duration: 2 years
This course is ideal for creative students who want to study and make theatre for a contemporary audience. It combines theoretical and practical work on plays and practitioners.
On this course you will:
Study five plays over the two year course Explore the techniques and practices of theatre Enjoy writing about theatre, whether in response to reading plays or seeing performances Attend a wide variety of performances and workshops Rehearse, develop and perform extracts of published plays and your own devised material Develop transferable skills such as communication, public speaking,
teamwork, negotiation, creativity and leadership skills Assessment is by practical performance and written coursework (60%) and written examination (40%). Choose this course if… you want to use theatre to say something about the world, you enjoy debating issues and ideas and you enjoy reading plays, writing about them and performing them.
Future Steps: You could progress to university, drama school or an Apprenticeship. There are many transferable skills gained through studying drama that are suitable to a wide range of careers. This could include jobs in marketing, education, project management, the caring professions and the social sciences, as well as work within the theatre and creative industries.
Entry requirements: Eight GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English Language and Maths. GCSE Drama is helpful, but not essential. You must be able to write an essay and work effectively in a group. Seeing live theatre should be something that you enjoy doing.
LEVEL 3
This course can be combined see pages 13-14 and goes well with any subject, but particularly works well with Art or Media based subjects and English and Humanities courses, particularly English Literature.
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