Performing Arts UWTSD

Performing Arts at UWTSD Carmarthen • Swansea • Cardiff

Performing Arts at UWTSD

Performing Arts at UWTSD

UCAS Institution Code: T80

Performing Arts sits at the cultural heart of the University of Wales Trinity Saint David (UWTSD). Our courses are offered in Carmarthen, Swansea and Cardiff.

A wide range of theatre professionals contribute to the programmes as tutors, directors, designers, choreographers and musical directors.

Our professionally driven practice-led modules will equip you with a strong skillset and enable you to build an extensive portfolio of work, giving you the edge in your search for jobs in a competitive discipline.

Carmarthen

UCAS Code

BA (Hons) Acting

W410

BA (Hons) Dance

W502

BA (Hons) Theatre Design & Production

W460

Swansea

I really enjoyed my course. The lecturers have been incredible.

They are supportive, they work with you and are honest.

Rosie Cale, UWTSD Performing Arts graduate

BA (Hons) Applied Drama

W401

BA (Hons) Contemporary Performance

W47W

Cardiff BA (Hons) Vocal Studies

W310

BA (Hons) Perfformio

C68M

Performing Arts in Carmarthen

BA (Hons) Acting

Performing Arts (Carmarthen) offers practical training in acting, dance and theatre design and production.

A practical course training the actors of tomorrow.

Studying here will allow you to develop advanced skill and technique in a challenging industry-focused environment. During your training you will gain invaluable links with professionals which will provide a gateway into the performance industry upon graduation.

The BA Acting degree has been designed to develop your skills so that you graduate as industry-ready professionals. To do so, you will collaborate with theatre professionals from different disciplines creating an extremely encouraging and supportive environment in which students can safely experiment.

Exploring practical performance skills, developing connections with industry professionals and fostering entrepreneurship is at the heart of this training.

BA (Hons) Dance

BA (Hons) Theatre Design & Production

Creating graduates capable of excellence in dance practice.

Developing practical designers, creative technicians and intuitive makers.

BA Dance is a practicebased programme designed to prepare students for a career in the dance industry.

The course enables the development of technical, choreographic and performance skills, complemented by a focus on dance health and wellbeing and performance optimisation.

This is a practical programme designed on a broad foundation of production skills right though to producing performances.

Students explore, design and create exciting new work alongside industry professionals. The aim is to develop graduates who have a well-rounded and solid knowledge base, are skilled in more than one area and ready to engage in the wider performance sector.

BA (Hons) Perfformio (Welsh Medium Course)

This innovative centre was established by UWTSD in order to train and develop the performers of the future.

Based in Cardiff, Canolfan Berfformio Cymru offers Welsh-medium degrees that develop a solid technique while providing a broad understanding of the creative industries in Wales and beyond.

This is a progressive and innovative course taught over two years by a combination of UWTSD staff and experts who work professionally in the fields of television, dance, entertainment, musical theatre and theatre. Its work ethic is based on respect and collaboration which stems from the support the students receive from the committed and professional staff.

BA (Hons) in Vocal Studies

The Wales International Academy of Voice is a centre of vocal excellence based in Cardiff. WIAV offers specialised programmes under the directorship of Dennis O’Neill CBE. WIAV is a truly unique school that works with a select number of students offering them intensive vocal training in a supportive environment.

This full-time degree runs over a period of two years using a more intensive study programme than typical BA programmes.

This model gives students more regular contact time each week which prepares them vocally and musically. Teaching involves group lessons, one-toone coaching, masterclasses, workshops, lectures and seminars. All modules have been specifically designed to be completely relevant to the developing singer.

Performing Arts in Swansea

BA (Hons) Applied Drama

Performing Arts (Swansea) offers an intensive, practice-based approach to study with a carefully structured balance of hands-on training underpinned by academic study.

To ensure that our courses remain relevant within an ever-changing industry, all of the programmes place the students’ engagement with practitioners of national and international significance at their core. You will learn by ‘doing’, by engaging with fellow students, with the audience and with the community in your creative work.

This programme is designed for those who love performance and are excited by its role in community, educational and therapeutic settings.

Applied Drama teaches students to create and deliver participatory performance activities outside of traditional theatre settings using innovative and unique approaches, in collaboration with professional practitioners and companies. Often referred to as Theatre for Change, Applied Drama offers an alternative pathway to an exciting career in the Performing Arts.

When I first came for my interview at UWTSD, I was told that by the end of my three years I would be out there setting up and running my own projects.

Back then I didn’t believe them, but now it’s come true.”

Hannah Roach, UWTSD Performing Arts graduate

BA (Hons) Contemporary Performance

This programme weaves physical and vocal performance with media and technology to create interdisciplinary, experimental performance, exploring modern ways of sharing modern stories. Our Contemporary Performance students are also very visible, generating innovative street theatre and performance events across the city.

Open Days and Visit Days

Attending an open day is an excellent way to find out about the University and the programmes available to you. It’s a chance to meet staff, discover more about your course, discuss finance and bursaries, ask about any specialist support you may require, tour the campus and chat to current students about what life is like at UWTSD. Book your place: www.uwtsd.ac.uk/visitus

For more information about our UWTSD courses and campuses visit: www.uwtsd.ac.uk Call: 0300

500 5054

Email: info@uwtsd.ac.uk

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