Musical Theatre

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NPA (SCQF Level 6)

Course Content

The NPA Musical Theatre course, provides learners with an exciting experience which develop skills of collaboration, creative thinking and self-discipline. Pupils will engage in the following areas:

· Planning a programme of audition pieces. · Preparation of an audition. · group dance · Group and solo singing piece. · listening and evaluating self and others · taking care of the muscles of the body, vocal health and resources (eg scripts, scores) · taking responsibility for own part in a live performance

You need to have a keen interest in dance, singing and performing with relevant experience within or outside school.

Course Assessment

The majority of the assessment is practical based with written assignments and projects used to evidence

The mandatory unit:  Acting through Song

Optional Units (must do two units):  Theatre Performance: Solo Singing Skills  Theatre Performers: Group Singing Skills  Group Dance Performance  Preparation for Audition

Possible career path Click here for more information on the career options below

Actor Arts Administrator Camera Operator Choreographer Community Arts Worker Dancer Dramatherapist Floor Manager – Television Holiday Centre Worker Lighting Technician Producer – TV or Film Production Assistant Prop Maker Runner Set Designer Stage Manager Stagehand Stunt Performer