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Performing Arts

HND in Musical Theatre

Mode of study

Full Time

Start date

13/09/2027

Fee

£6090.00

Entry requirements

Level 3 Extended Diploma in Performing Arts or 3 A Levels as well as GCSE English Level C or above, and GCSE Maths Level C or above.

Teaching staff

The course will be led by industry experienced lecturers, however to provide a broader and more rewarding learning experience, workshops could be held by external practitioners within the field, utilising industry contacts of current Performing Arts Lecturers.

Course Code

OHNDMT1F/1

Duration

2-Year

Location

Welwyn Garden City Campus

Awarding body

Pearson Education Ltd (Formerly EDEXCEL)

About the course

Looking at Drama School style training with excellent industry opportunities but worried about the fees? Look no further than our Drama School ethos based, HND in Musical Theatre! With triple threat training in acting, singing and dance, all taught by experienced industry professionals, our HND in Musical Theatre will help you start your journey to becoming a triple threat performer. You'll experience life on stage and backstage in a range of productions as part of our in-house theatre production company, Myriad Productions, including a ground breaking second year working on Industry Based, Profit Share Productions both in our own Myriad Theatre as well as in and around the London Fringe. THE HEADLINES You'll enjoy a Drama School type ethos which is led by both in house and visiting professionals at the top of their game You'll learn networking and self-marketing skills, providing you with the toolkit to be a self-employed, 'jobbing'actor You'll enjoy exceptional training that has been designed by todays theatre practitioners for tomorrows theatre practitioners You'll experience work placements with our in-house theatre company, Myriad Productions giving you first hand experience of a career in the industry Experience additional Masterclasses in Choreography and Acting Through Song led by West End leading performers You'll be performing in an action packed performance season that is made up of a range of fantastic musical productions. Students study the HND over two years of which an HNC is the first year. The course is practical in the main, developing and nurturing all three disciplines of performance; Acting, Song and Dance.

Career options

Students choosing to continue down an academic route may wish to progress to a final Honours year at Universities and Colleges across the UK or proceed directly into the industry as a Performer, Director or Choreographer.

Our aim is to give our students the space to flourish as a performer, but also to provide the skills needed to work in this industry.

Potential careers:

  • Actor
  • Dancer
  • Choreographer
  • Singer
  • Stage Manager
  • Theatre Director
  • Teacher

 

 

Course Content - What will I learn?

Year 1 modules include: Acting Studies (Shakespeare / Classical, Contemporary Theatre) Vocal Studies (Musical Theatre Repertoire, Vocal Technique, Acting Through Song) Dance & Movement Studies (Jazz, Ballet & Tap styles, Choreographic work) The Performing Arts Industry Professional Development Year 2 modules include: Advanced Vocal Studies & Viva Voce Dance for Musical Theatre Advanced Acting Studies Musical Theatre Practitioner Studies (Seminar Presentation Based) Creative Research Project Working in the Performing Arts Industry Fringe Theatre Performance
Performing Arts students are required to purchase suitable rehearsal clothing which must be all black with no logos. This consists of black tops, leggings or tracksuit bottoms, jazz shoes or dance pumps and character shoes for performances. .

Please contact us to find out if you require any specific equipment for this particular course.