Overview
You develop techniques in physical theatre, singing, acting techniques, voice (radio), acting for the camera, contextual studies, and devising. You perform in local theatres including the Arc in Stockton, Billingham Forum, and the newly renovated Middlesbrough Town Hall.
You are part of the SRCActingRep, a unique collaboration across the program where you perform in a One-Act play festival and a full-length production at the end of the year as part of the HEFest. You learn to develop performance skills alongside growing your creative practice and taking on a production role within the SRCActingRep.
The program 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 is regular industry workshops as well as practical and academic seminars.
After completing this course, there are potential progression routes to drama school, employment or onto further study on our bespoke BA (Hons) Performing Arts (Top-up) degree.
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).
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.
The teaching staff on the program 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.
Career opportunities
Graduates can expect to work in the arts and entertainment industries, education and the media. Successful completion of this course can lead to progression on to our honours degree in performing arts.
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