Year 1
Year 1 is dedicated to intensive skills training.
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Fundamental techniques in Acting, Musicianship (Solo and Ensemble), Movement, Voice, Research for Performance.
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Artistic development focused on understanding the individual's creative potential.
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Students receive an allocation of one-to-one hours that can be dedicated to one or more instruments, including voice.
Year 2
Year 2 builds on the skills from Year 1, with a focus on projects and industry partnerships.
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Skills developed in year one are applied in the context of rehearsals and project-based work. Students are consistently engaged in creative processes, led by professionals with contrasting specialisms.
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The project nature of year 2 allows maximum opportunity for industry partnership, develops the skills associated with a portfolio career and promotes creative dexterity in graduate performers.
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Artistic Development shifts from understanding the individual to understanding the creative industries.
Year 3
The final year of study provides the developing artist with a bridge to the profession.
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Skills training becomes part of the individual’s artistic development.
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Training is dedicated to a season of live performance for a public audience.
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Students are showcased through the live performance season and create a portfolio of recorded performances, enabling them to market themselves professionally.
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Having developed a culture of entrepreneurship through years 1 and 2, final year students are encouraged to exercise creative agency – making and featuring in performances.
