Musical Theatre BA (Hons)

**This 3 year BA Honours degree is designed to help you develop as a triple threat performer preparing for work in the global Musical Theatre industry. It aims to provide a solid grounding in practical and intellectual skills across the disciplines of dance, singing and acting; all necessary skills for a successful career on stage or screen.**<br/><br/>**As the worldwide Performance Industry grows and with musicals and dance companies dominating the commercial stage; there’s a need for Musical Theatre graduates well-trained in dance, singing and acting.**<br/><br/>**This award is validated by The Open University, with a first year intake due to start in September 2024.**<br/><br/>**About the course**<br/><br/>We offer specialist training from lecturers with real professional experience. The emphasis is placed equally on all disciplines in order to make great all-round performers. We have small class sizes to maximise individual tuition. After a balanced and comprehensive training: graduates are ready to go out and perform with confidence and a style of their own. Training focuses on developing dance, singing and acting skills to enable you to communicate effectively across a range of Musical Theatre styles. You’ll have the opportunity to create your own original work, exploring areas of specific and personal interest and to find your own creative voice. <br/><br/>In Years 1 and 2, each module begins with the foundations of technique and ends in a practical performance project. <br/><br/>Year 3 focuses on your development as a professional performer, with at least two major public performances and the opportunity to create your own original piece of musical theatre or film. <br/><br/>**Year 1 (Level 4) modules:**<br/><br/>-Acting Skills 1<br/>-Dance Techniques 1<br/>-Singing Techniques 1 <br/>-Early Musical Theatre in Context<br/><br/>**Year 2 (Level 5) modules:**<br/><br/>-Acting Skills 2<br/>-Dance Techniques 2<br/>-Singing Techniques 2 <br/>-Contemporary Musical Theatre in Context <br/><br/>**Year 3 (Level 6) modules:**<br/><br/>-Industry practice <br/>-Professional practice<br/>-Musical Theatre performance<br/><br/>**Assessments**<br/><br/>A mix of traditional and innovative methods including: case studies, group projects, live briefs, peer review, research projects, critical reflection and presentations. All assessments focus on one, or a combination of exploration, preparation, rehearsal, performance and written response, there are no written examinations.<br/><br/>**Bursaries**<br/><br/>We want our courses to be accessible to students from any background, so we’ve put together a cash support package in the form of non-repayable bursaries to provide financial help where it’s really needed. Details for 2024-25 will be advertised once approved by the university regulator – the Office for Students (OfS). Please check our website - www.nottinghamcollege.ac.uk - for more information.<br/><br/>**Qualification awarded:**<br/><br/>Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Musical Theatre. - awarded by The Open University<br/><br/>**Your career and progression**<br/><br/>Graduates will be well-equipped for a long and successful career in the Creative Arts. Possessing practical transferable skills in performance, production, technical theatre, stage management, directing and choreography that can be applied to a wide variety of careers.<br/><br/>We’re very proud of our alumni and graduates, who can be seen in West End shows, UK tours, on cruise liners and gracing our TV screens. <br/><br/>This programme could be the first step toward postgraduate study or springboard your career as a: performer, actor, singer, dancer, director, musical director, choreographer, drama/dance/music therapist, community arts practitioner, teacher or arts manager.