Musical Theatre Extended Diploma Level 3

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You can apply for up to two courses (except A Level subjects where you must select a minimum of three).

You will only be invited to book an interview for your 1st choice course initially.

During this two year course students work towards the University of the Arts London (UAL) Level 3 Extended Diploma in Performing and Production Arts. The Extended Diploma at Distinction level is allocated 168 UCAS points which is equivalent to 3 full A levels at grade A.

You will study:

Musical Theatre Performance

Rehearsing for Performance

Performing to an Audience

Audition Technique

The Performing Arts Business

Historical Context of Performance

Acting Techniques

Contemporary Theatre

Tap

Ballet

Jazz Dane

Vocal Technique

Generally, classes are practical and workshop based with an integration of theory. All projects will work toward a public performance. Students will participate in public performances and become part of our theatre company, Platform Productions.

The company’s artistic policy is to provide theatre of the highest quality within the local community and beyond. Platform Productions embraces the talents of young people and provides a hub for learning and development. Students will again all the necessary skills and experiences within a working theatre. To view recent productions follow @CCNMusical Theatre on Twitter and Instagram.

The course will enable students to:

Have a critical and contextual awareness of different perspectives and approaches within performing and production arts or related subjects of study or work

Research, analyse and evaluate relevant information and ideas in order to develop creative solutions

Understand, adapt and safely use appropriate and practical methods and skills for creative production

Solve complex problems through the application of practical, theoretical and technical understanding

Critically review the effectiveness and appropriateness of methods, actions and results

Use evaluative and reflective skills in order to take responsibility for own learning, development and decision-making

Take responsibility for the research, planning, time management and actions to access progression opportunities

Effectively present themselves and their work to appropriate audiences.

The UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma in Musical Theatre offers training in the three disciplines of acting, dance and singing. The course is vocational which means students will undertake the role of a performer throughout the two years.

The University of the Arts (UAL) Level 3 Extended Diploma in Performing and Production Arts is assessed through a series of projects that are designed to broaden student’s skills, experience and expertise. The projects are multi-disciplinary and require students to work collaboratively and proactively with fellow students as well as external clients and stakeholders. A final end-point assessment (commonly referred to as the Final Major Project) decides the student’s overall grade for the year which is graded as: PASS/MERIT or DISTINCTION. The Extended Diploma is allocated the following UCAS points: PASS (72), MERIT (120), DISTINCTION (168). Student work is externally assessed and scrutinised by external verifiers from the University of the Arts London (UAL) to ensure that academic standards are adhered to and maintained.

Minimum of 4 GCSEs at grade 9-4 including English and maths. Or a relevant Level 2 Diploma at Merit or above including GCSE English and maths at grade 9-4.

Students will audition and be interviewed prior to selection. An academic reference will be needed to support your application.

The design and structure of the University of the Arts London (UAL) Level 3 Diploma in Performing & Productions Arts allows students the opportunity to further extend their learning by choosing an alternative Performing Arts pathway in their second year. For example, providing the entry requirements are met, a student could follow the Acting pathway in their first year and then choose to follow the Musical Theatre, Dance or Production Arts pathway in their second year.

Career Progression

City College Norwich is a member of the University of the Arts London (UAL) Progression Partnership to promote the recruitment of talented, creative students from high quality further education institutions to UAL higher education degree level courses. The course team also work with local and national higher education providers such as Lamda, East 15 Acting School and GSA to ensure that our students are ready and prepared for their next step. We also work collaboratively with Theatre Royal Norwich to provide outstanding experience of work and to ensure that our courses prepare students well for their future careers in the industry. City College Norwich also has an outstanding Apprenticeship team who can provide advice and guidance for students wishing to follow and apprenticeship route into the industry.

For those students who choose not to pursue careers within the production and performing arts industries the course provides fantastic opportunities to develop collaborative working skills, problem solving, creative and the higher order evaluative skills demanded by universities and employers.