Performing Arts Music and Technical Theatre

HNC Performing Arts (Technical Theatre or Acting)

  • Academic Year: 25/26
  • Adult
  • Higher Education
  • EP Campus
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The Course

Become part of our new and innovative production company as a dancer, actor, technician, designer and /or events manager. On our Performing Arts HNC you are part of a working production team creating, organising, performing and managing all manner of events and productions including Musicals, Fashion Shows, Verbatim Theatre, Pantomime and innovative work. We are able to offer all of our HNCs a unique package whereby a student can study a particular pathway e.g. acting or technical theatre, or you can take a unit across any of the pathways meaning you can leave the course with a rounded knowledge of all aspects of the entertainment and theatre industry by gaining a general HNC in Performing Arts.

Specialist Pathways:

Acting
The course will equip you with the knowledge, understanding and skills for success in a range of positions. You will study modules including:

  • The Performing Arts Industry (a research project)
  • Professional Development
  • Acting
  • Voice and Speech for Actors

Technical Arts
Areas of study will include:

  • The Performing Arts Industry (a research project)
  • Professional Development, Production Communication
  • Stagecraft

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We welcome an application profile that meets one of the following:

  • A BTEC Level 3 qualification in technical theatre
  • A GCE Advanced Level profile that demonstrates strong performance in a relevant subject or adequate performance in more than one GCE subject
  • Other related Level 3 qualifications
  • An Access to Higher Education Diploma awarded by an approved further education institution
  • Related work experience as determined at interview with the Course Team Leader
  • An international equivalent of the above

and:

  • GCSE grades A* to C ( 9 to 4) in maths and English would be advantageous
Successful candidates may be able to move on to the HND in Performing Arts (also delivered at the College) then progress to a top up degree. They also can gain employment in a wide range of performance art sectors.

Adults can enrol for FREE

You may see a fee attached to the course you’re interested in, but if you’re aged 19+ you’ll more than likely be eligible to enrol onto an adult course for FREE.
Take a look and get in touch with admissions@ccsw.ac.uk if you’d like anymore information.

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FULLY FUNDED ADULT COURSES

If you are aged 19+ we can help you upskill and invest in your future with one of our FREE adult courses.

When exploring the courses we have available, you may see a fee attached but you’re more than likely to be eligible for a fully-funded enrolment!
Take a look and get in touch with admissions@ccsw.ac.uk if you’d like anymore information.

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