Partner Details

Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts

Awards

Target Award

Award Description:Foundation Certificate - FC

Programme Offerings

Full-Time

F2F-LPA-SEP

Educational Aims of the Course

The aims of this programme are to prepare the student for study in higher education. More specifically the programme aims to 1.Develop the foundations of a rigorous and disciplined approach to dance technique across a range of styles and genres 2.Develop the appropriate levels of performance skills (including acting and singing) required for entry to vocational performing arts higher education programmes 3.Develop the critical, analytical, research and study skills required of a new entrant into higher education 4.Develop the student's understanding of the skills, knowledge and ability required of a performing arts practitioner so that they are able to make appropriate choices of future programmes and careers

Learning Outcomes

1.
Understand the processes by which performance is created, realized and managed
2.
Explore contemporary, cultural, social and economic contexts of performing art practice
3.
Develop and articulate critical conception of the performer
4.
Explore and understand the performance development process
5.
Understand the impact of traditional practice on contemporary contexts
6.
Develop a critical awareness of the role of performer in the arts and entertainment industries
7.
Use research skills involving the ability to gather, sift, synthesise and organise material independently and undertake critical and informed evaluation of its significance
8.
Develop ideas and construct arguments in a range of presentational formats
9.
Develop a thorough practical understanding of the foundations of a range individual dance techniques in both studio and performance contexts
10.
Develop an understanding and awareness of their own strengths and weakness as potential dance performers
11.
Perform in a range of styles, safely, correctly and with confidence
12.
Recognise the relationship between different elements of performance practice
13.
Develop practical and conceptual skills and apply them effectively to convey meaning through performance
14.
Engage as an individual and as a group member in rehearsal and performance
15.
Develop audience awareness and the ability to respond and adapt to it through flexible presentational and expressive means
16.
Use creative and imaginative skills to solve problems
17.
Communicate in a variety of oral, written, visual and performance media
18.
Use reflexive and independent thinking
19.
Sustain concentration and focus
20.
Use awareness of interdisciplinary approaches to study and the capacity to engage with different theories
21.
Understand group dynamics and respond appropriately to creative, personal and interpersonal issues
22.
Negotiate and pursue goals with others
23.
Interpret the reading of written texts, notations, and scores and how to effect transitions from page to
24.
Manage personal workloads and meet deadlines
25.
Produce written work using the appropriate conventions
26.
Use a range of ICT skills
27.
Read, analyse, and interpret performance
28.
Implement the performance and production skills necessary to communicate with an audience
29.
Work with group processes and dynamics in the creation of performance
30.
Explore the disciplines and standards of professional practice in acting, dance, song and other related skills
31.
Demonstrate awareness of the main research methods used to collect information and analyse performance
32.
Recognise the vocational training required for the performing arts

Teaching, Learning and Assessment

Practical classes and workshops Lectures and seminars Student led practice Individual feedback Individual tuition Independent study Rehearsals and performances Practical class assessment Practical presentations Rehearsals and performances Written process and self-evaluation Written essays Practical classes and workshops Lectures and seminars Independent study Rehearsals and performances Student led practice Individual tuition Written essays Practical presentations Rehearsals and performances Written process and self-evaluation Independent study Portfolio Practical classes and workshops Rehearsals and performances Student led practice Independent study Lectures and seminars Portfolio Written essay Written evaluation Practical class assessment Rehearsals and performances Practical classes and workshops Lectures and seminars Rehearsals and performances Individual tuition Independent study Practical class assessment Rehearsals and performances Practical presentations Written assignments Portfolio

Opportunities for work related learning

This is a one-year intense programme with high levels of staff contact and as such there are not the opportunities for formal credit bearing work placement activities. However, despite its introductory nature the programme is designed to provide the student with insight into the performing arts as a profession as well as a creative practice. Wherever appropriate professional employment working practices are adopted, particularly in the performance modules. The practical performance skills development modules are supported by modules which explore and develop the students understanding of the performing arts as an industry. As a result successful students will complete the programme not only with creative skills but with a broad understanding of how to begin the process of finding and sustaining viable employment.

Programme Structure

Programme Structure Description

The programme is divided into study units called modules. A 10-credit module typically comprises 120 hours of learning activity comprising student contact (lectures, workshops, seminars, tutorials and performance project supervision),course work preparation and private study. All learners take modules to the total value of 120 credits. The appropriate module-unit credits … For more content click the Read More button below.

Approved variance from Academic Framework Regulations

This programme has the following variance to the Academic Framework, approved by Education Committee in November 2015: To run year long modules.

Entry Requirements

A levels

Alternative qualifications considered

BTECs

International Baccalaureate

Other international requirements