Course Catalogue

The educational aims of the programme are for the student to: 1. Develop a comprehensive portfolio of skills and techniques that enable them to integrate and engage with the musical theatre profession at an artistic, creative, and commercial level. 2. Realise their artistic potential and develop a professional identity and entrepreneurial approach to their individual career. 3. Develop an understanding and appreciation of global performance practices and environments. 4. Develop critical awareness and understanding of the cultural, political, and social implications of theatre practice. 5. Acquire the intellectual, practical and graduate skills to reinforce and articulate self-reflection, reflective analysis and critical awareness.

Teaching and Learning Teaching is delivered by means of lectures, practical classes, technique classes, small group teaching workshops/practical activities, individual practice, individual/group tutorials, rehearsals/preparation for live performance and live performance. Teaching incorporates: • Sharing factual knowledge, introducing conceptual frameworks and inspiring discussion activity. • Providing instruction in singing/acting/dance/performing to improve and enhance technique level. • Demonstrating use of technology, applications and the exploration of possibilities. • Explaining how to research, collect and analyse data, structure an academic argument and frame findings. • Exploring and developing skills in critical analysis of self and others. • Providing learning activities to develop interpersonal skills and graduate attributes. • Guiding a rehearsal/creative process, providing constructive feedback to enhance the students’ breadth and depth of learning, and providing further feedback after the live/completed event. Visiting lecturers and professional artists contribute to the programme to offer other perspectives and simulate learning through a professional work environment. Throughout the programme the student is encouraged to read widely to consolidate and supplement that being taught to network within the industry and to set goals and challenge self. A summary description of the teaching and learning activities by level is: At level 4 – Embedding key understandings, skills and knowledge whilst ensuring that the student has an awareness of self-learning strategies and development of their interpersonal/academic skills. Students will undertake practical and reflective studies in Dance, Acting, Singing, Contextual Studies, Professional Studies, Production Lab and Musical Theatre Ensemble. The focus of these modules is to provide a technical foundation and understanding to engage with studies at levels 5 and 6. At level 5 – Applying learning and extending further the students’ knowledge, skill base and ability to make/create work and engage with the rehearsal process to ensure confident levels of performance. Students will undertake practical and theoretical studies in Dance, Acting, Singing, Contextual Studies, Professional Studies, Production Lab and Musical Theatre Ensemble. The focus of the modules is to provide a more tailored programme that focuses on developing the individual needs of each student in preparation for levels 6 and industry engagement in conjunction with challenging and broadening the students understanding, perception and knowledge of the art form. At level 6 – Translation of knowledge and abilities into strategies for securing and sustaining employment in the industry and acquisition of transferable graduate attributes for employment in different /wider fields of work. Students will undertake practical and theoretical studies in Dance, Acting, Singing, Research, Professional Studies and Production Lab. The purpose of modules at level 6 is to consolidate a wide range of skill sets to ensure students have the adequate preparation and flexibility to enter the global industry. And, to attain a graduate standard in transferable skills. Regular, well planned, and focused self-directed study is essential for a successful outcome at each level of study. Different students may need to spend different amounts of time on different subjects. The journey from being a guided learner to an autonomous learner, equipped with the necessary skills, intent, and curiosity, is integral to the learning partnership fostered between the institution and each individual student. Assessment is geared specifically to learning and serves the purposes of: 1. Helping students learn by highlighting their strengths and weaknesses and working with them to develop their abilities to achieve the required learning outcomes. 2. Mapping students’ skills, knowledge, and level of ability against the learning outcomes of their

The programme is vocationally specific and designed to include work-related learning. Industry standard facilities, hardware and software are used throughout the programme. The practical assessment tasks wherever possible are positioned against industry standards and processes to replicate ‘real world’ situations. Students are also given access to a range of opportunities to undertake voluntary, extra-curricular work in the industry. At Level 5 the Professional Studies 2 and Production Lab 2 modules are designed to develop understanding and competence with professional working practices and context. At Level 6 the students are expected to work as a professional artist and engage with other professionals in the appropriate manner. Professional Studies 3 and Production Lab 3 modules offer specific work relating learning opportunities by collaborating with Industry professionals, working and performing off-campus and engaging with the wider community in multiple public arenas.