Course overview
You develop performance skills in jazz, ballet, acting, acting through song, acting for camera and contextual studies, alongside growing your creative practice and taking on a production role within the SRCMTEnsemble.
The programme aims to take work to the NSDF (National Student Drama Festival) as well as undertaking trips to local, national and international theatres. London and New York Trips are planned for every other year. There are regular industry workshops as well as practical and academic seminars.
There are potential progression routes to drama school, employment or further study.
This is an award of Teesside University delivered in partnership with Stockton Riverside College (campus code 3, call 01642 865400 for more information on this course).
You have a unique opportunity to help shape the future of the Academy of Performing and Technical Arts at Stockton Riverside College (APTA). The course provides you with future opportunities to become involved in local and national theatres and production companies, utilising local theatres including the Arc in Stockton, the Forum in Billingham and the newly renovated Town Hall in Middlesbrough.
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Course details
Course structure
Year 1 core modules
Acting Techniques and Performance
Apply appropriate acting techniques to a live production and reflect on your development throughout. You develop a wide range of skills including communication, organisation and practical skills such as flair, professionalism and application of technique.
Develop dance skills including communication and organisation, and practical skills such as focus, projection, interpretation and style in line with the musical theatre industry. You demonstrate your work on the styles and personalities of past jazz dance icons which is further enhanced by masterclasses with industry professionals.
Investigate and develop your understanding of the historical, social, political, cultural and economic development of musical theatre and share this understanding with your peers through discussion, debate and presentation. You also gain an understanding of self-reflection.
Singing Techniques, Vocal Anatomy and Performance
Explore and develop your understanding of the ever-changing landscape of singing techniques, vocal anatomy and performance.
Apply the knowledge and skills you have gained across all modules to two live briefs. You work in performance teams and take on the responsibilities of one of the roles studied to support the creation of a live piece of theatre – directed by the tutor, as part of the SRCRep. There are two performances across the academic year where you are responsible for the performance of the shows, including a full-length play.
Year 2 core modules
You are introduced to key performance techniques in modern media to support research, rehearsal and performance in television/film acting which enables you to broaden practical knowledge and performative techniques needed in current media.
Further Acting Techniques and Performance
Building on your learning from the Acting Techniques and Performance you further develop acting techniques to a live production and reflect on your development. You gain enhanced skills in communication, organisation, and practical applications such as flair, professionalism and technique.
You build on skills developed in the earlier module and gain a deeper r understanding of musicality, rhythm, and dynamics and retaining choreographic material. Your technique classes increase in difficulty and versatility
Singing Techniques, Music Theory and Performance
Explore and develop an understanding of the ever-changing landscape of singing techniques, music theory and performance.
Apply the knowledge and skills you have gained across all modules to two live briefs. Work in performance teams and take on the responsibilities of one the roles studied to support the creation of a live piece of theatre – directed by the tutor, as part of the SRCRep. There are two performances across the course of the academic year including a full-length play at the end of the academic year.
Modules offered may vary.
How you learn
You study the arts in a range of ways including practical workshops, lectures, seminars and tutorials. Tutorials help you to discover and develop your personal aptitude for your chosen career path.
Teaching staff on the programme are all industry professionals with specific teaching and industry knowledge for their area.
How you are assessed
You are assessed in a variety of ways, including essays, reports, presentations and performance observations. There are no external exams. Each assessment is carefully designed to give you the necessary tools to succeed.
Our Disability Services team provide an inclusive and empowering learning environment and have specialist staff to support disabled students access any additional tailored resources needed. If you have a specific learning difficulty, mental health condition, autism, sensory impairment, chronic health condition or any other disability please contact a Disability Services as early as possible.
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Entry requirements
Entry requirements
Entry requirements are 40-48 points or relevant industry-level experience.
You are required to audition for the programme at the Stockton Riverside College campus and prepare a song, monologue and to take part in a movement/dance class. Auditions take place throughout the year. The audition is a full day where you also learn about the programme, meet current students and take part in workshops.
For this particular course, there may be a need/requirement for students to undertake an occupational health/work based risk assessment check. If you have a disability, specific learning difficulty, mental health condition, autism spectrum condition, sensory impairment or medical condition that may require reasonable adjustments during an external placement or in the university or in a clinical practice area, this must be declared as part of the enrolment process. If you are unsure you can contact the relevant admissions or course tutor for guidance.
Because this course is taught at Stockton Riverside College, we are not accepting applications from international students requiring a Student Visa.
For general information please see our overview of entry requirements
You can gain considerable knowledge from work, volunteering and life. Under recognition of prior learning (RPL) you may be awarded credit for this which can be credited towards the course you want to study.
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Employability
Career opportunities
Graduates can seek to work in the arts and entertainment industries, education and the media.
