Certificate of Higher Education in Performing for Stage and Screen
Key Details
- Available at:Rhos-on-Sea
- Study Mode:Full-time
- Course Length:
Full time 1 year. Part time 2 years
Monday & Tuesday, 9am - 5pm
Certificate of Higher Education in Performing for Stage and ScreenDegrees (Higher Education)
Part Time
If you are applying to study part-time you can apply directly to the campus of your choice.
Full Time
There are two ways to apply to study for a full-time higher education course - either through UCAS or directly to the college.
Applying through UCAS:
You cannot apply for this course through UCAS.
Applying to College:
If you only want to study at the college, or if you already have the qualifications/experience to meet the requirements for your course, you should apply directly to the campus of your choice.
Course Description
This course is designed to attract anyone who has a desire to develop their performance skills. The students’ will become skilled in performing for the stage and other mediums. This intensive 1 year course (for F/T) will cover all aspects of the acting industry to give them a start to a performer’s CV, that they could then use to progress onto other HE courses or the industry. Students will become equipped with the knowledge and skills to self promote in order to gain employment as well as having the opportunity throughout the course to develop their audition techniques.
The Programme aims to:
- Develop performance skills in acting, movement and voice
- Prepare students for auditions for drama schools, further HE courses or industry
- Assist students to create their own online platform to promote their work
- Develop students skills to plan, rehearse and perform their own performance
The distinctive features of the Programme aim to include:
- One year intensive drama school/ HE or industry preparation course
- Industry experts and guest speakers
- Visits to theatres and TV studios
Fees
Visit our course fees page for information on full and part-time degree course fees.
Financial Support
Visit our financial support page for information on the range of support available.
More detailed information on other costs associated with your course and work placements/work experience (if applicable) will be outlined in the programme validation document and explained to you at your interview.
Additional costs
Additional costs may be associated with the following:
- There is potential to visit at least two professional performances per academic year, therefore the cost of the theatre ticket is to be paid by the student.
- Professional clothing is to be worn in all sessions, black t-shirts and jogging bottoms, along with jazz shoes/trainers will be required.
- Consider budgeting for external trips that will cost approximately £200.
Module information
More detailed information on modules is to be found in the ‘Additional Campus/Course Information’ section.
Start date
September
Entry Criteria
Academic Requirements
- a minimum of 72 UCAS tariff points in a main level 3 qualification, usually gaining a pass in at least one relevant subject which could include: A Levels, UAL Extended Diploma, BTEC, International Baccalaureate, ACCESS to HE; or NVQ Level 3; many additional qualifications from Wales, England and Scotland are accepted to support the UCAS points in addition to the relevant subject, such as the Welsh Baccalaureate.
- GCSE Mathematics/Numeracy, grade C/4 or above, or Key/Essential Skill equivalent level. For applicants without these qualifications, evidence of numeracy skills at a suitable level to meet the demands of the programme successfully, will need to be demonstrated.
- Equivalent international qualifications are acceptable
OR
Successful audition and workshop could be used to gain entry onto the course in lieu of academic achievement.
Language Requirements
- GCSE, or equivalent, in Welsh or English as first language, grade C/4 or above
- Any degrees, diplomas or certificates eligible should have been taught and assessed in Welsh or English, or
- For overseas applicants, for entry onto Level 4, English fluency to IELTS 5.5 or higher (with no element less than 5.0)
All places are subject to satisfactory interview.
If your qualifications do not meet the entry requirements listed above, we would still encourage you to apply for the course you're interested in, as many of our courses will consider learners based on their previous work and skills experience rather than their qualifications.
Delivery
This course is delivered through a blend of the following:
The scheduled learning and guided activities will be delivered through face to face delivery with a series of blended (face to face and online web-based learning activities), interactive lectures, seminars, workshops, guest speakers, , individual and group activities, The course will be delivered by Acting, Movement , Technical and Voice specialists with professional industry experience and subject knowledge that reflects the changing and contemporary landscape of performance works.
The programme is specific to develop acting and drama approaches therefore students will look at a variety of specific practitioners over the programme, using this within a number of the modules. Students will have the opportunity to work in a purpose built theatre and smaller black box studio. They will work closely with industry professionals and utilise venues such as Theatr Clwyd, Aria studios and Pontio.
Work experience:
As part of the certificate for higher education students will undertake a minimum of 75 hours of work experience or placement as part of the programme at level 4, within a relevant vocational sector. This will be assessed through the development of a log reflecting on any work experience undertaken throughout the course contributing the 75 hours.
Additional costs may be associated with the following:
- There is the opportunity for students to visit at least two theatre performances per academic year, this cost will be covered by the student. They could also be part of the annual departmental trip to London.
- Professional clothing to be worn to sessions, black top and bottoms along with appropriate footwear. Most highstreet clothing suppliers will be useful, although participants may wish to use dance wear suppliers.
- Budget approximately £300 to support the cost of potential trips.
Timetable
- Full-time: 1 year, 2 days per week (typically 9am – 5pm)
- Part time -2 years - 1 day a week
Contact:
For specific course enquiries, please contact:
Emma Bailey (Programme Leader): bailey1e@gllm.ac.uk
Celine Rea (Administration): rea1c@gllm.ac.uk
For general enquiries about our degrees, please contact: degrees@gllm.ac.uk
Assessment
- Essay
- Evaluation /reflections
- Presentation/Viva Voce
- Practical videos
- Professional Portfolio
- Blog
- Website
- Work Experience Log
- Showreel
Feedback
Where relevant, assessments will be marked and returned to students with constructive and developmental feedback. Effective feedback combines information which enables students to understand the strengths and limitations of their past performance, and information which enables them to recognise how future performance can be improved. Students will be provided with feedback in a timely manner and this feedback will justify how the grade has been awarded. Students will have the opportunity to reflect on the feedback given and identify their strengths, things they found challenging and areas for development that they will feed forward to their next assessment. Feedback will include linking evidence to assessment criteria to demonstrate how the student will have met the learning outcomes.
Progression
This course will provide a strong foundation in Acting and enable you to feel fully prepared to audition for a progression route to an accredited drama school or degree-level study at university, an apprenticeship or directly into industry.
Campus Information Rhos-on-Sea
For every 10 credits, students should engage with around 100 notional hours of learning. This will be approximately 30% direct learning contact and 70% independent student learning.
Year 1 (Level 4)
The Performing Arts Industry (15 credits, core)
This module develops students’ awareness of key areas of working in performing arts and allows for exploration and research in all matters related to surviving and thriving within the performing arts industry. Employability, self-maintenance, managing finances and the increasing importance of online and offline marketing are all areas that will be covered. Students will have a clear understanding of how the performing arts industry works and the steps that are required to access employment opportunities. (Report or Case Study, Presentation / Viva Voce, Academic Poster, Online Resource)
Professional development (15 credits, core)
In this module, you will explore the many potential avenues of employment that relate to your specialism, build an awareness of how to present yourself to the market place and embark on a journey of professional development. On completion of this module, students will have made decisions around their vocation and demonstrated the level of autonomy needed for success in the creative industry. (Report or Case Study, Presentation / Viva Voce, Professional Portfolio, Skills Audit, Personal Development Plans)
Acting 1 (15 credits, compulsory)
In this module students will develop the technical and interpretive skills required to perform in a range of performance contexts. Topics included in this module are; preparation for performance, analysis of text, rehearsal and performance technique, principles of the acting process and rehearsal methods. Students will learn how to develop a character as well as an appreciation of the complexity and challenge of creating truthful performances. (Practical Video, Actor's Log, Academic Poster)
Voice and Speech Actors (15 credits, compulsory)
This module introduces students to the fundamental principles of vocal performance and how sound is formed physiologically. Topics covered in the module are physiological sound formation, physical process of articulation, vocal health, voice production and vocal delivery. (Report or Case Study, Presentation / Viva Voce, Practical Video)
Acting for camera (15 credits, compulsory)
This module will introduce students to the practical and artistic demands of realising performance for the screen, including understanding the challenges of working on set, developing suitable acting techniques for camera, rehearsing material and performing in front of camera. (Presentation / Viva Voce, Practical Video, Actor's Log, Showreel)
Movement for Actors (15 credits, compulsory)
The aim of this module is to provide students with an understanding of the importance of developing an expressive body as an essential component of their performance toolkit. Students will acquire foundation skills in suppleness, strength and agility which will facilitate the development of movement capability and physical presence. The module covers identification of strengths and areas for improvement in terms of movement capabilities, exploration of movement methodologies, identifying a programme of exercises to develop somatic skills, and performing movement-based material. (Practical Video, Actor's Log, Personal Development Plans)
Auditioning (15 credits, compulsory)
This unit explores and prepares students for auditioning, whether it be professionally or for a higher-level course. Essential to the process is a considered and informed choice of material which is honed and polished to present the performer in the best possible light. This module addresses performance technique in audition situations to ensure that students stand the best chance of performing to the best of their ability. Finally, students will develop an understanding of the appropriate etiquette and conduct for the audition situation so that they know how to present themselves. (Practical Video, Actor's Log, Online Resource, Showreel)
Classical Acting (15 credits, compulsory)
This unit is designed to explore approaches to the realisation of classical texts and introduce the actor to the process of bringing alive heightened text. Topics included in this unit are combining understanding of context with practice to realise text, developing the actor’s instrumentimaginatively, vocally and physically to meet the dramatic challenge inherent in complex texts. (Presentation / Viva Voce, Practical Video, Actor's Log)
Specialist Field Study (Compulsory) During this module, students gain a good grasp of the history of their specialist area, learning more about its origins. By studying their chosen method academically, they will also develop skills in presenting and communicating information, refining their voice as artists, building confidence and gaining important historical knowledge that will be useful to them throughout their careers. (Practical Video, Case Study, Presentation / Viva Voce)
Devising Pieces for Theatre and Performance (Compulsory) The concept of devising performance has existed for many years. However, in the ever-changing and evolving field of performing arts, devising has become a broader collaborative process of which the whole creative team can be a part. It can include those who do many jobs in the theatre - directors, writers, performers, choreographers, composers, designers, technicians, the audience and even the performance space itself. Devised pieces are increasingly used as an important and effective means of communication to engage audiences in contemporary social issues; it has become a powerful tool. (Practical Video, Case Study, Presentation / Viva Voce, Actor Log)
Other details
Course type: Degrees (Higher Education)
Level:
4
Awarding Body: Edexcel
Bilingual:
n/a