Dance & Fitness: NQ (Level 6)
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Course overview
On this highly physical, practical programme, you will train with our industry experienced performing arts faculty. Our faculty will work with you to develop your Acting, Voice, Singing, Dance and Movement disciplines. In the NQ program you will further develop your creative and performance skills, & work on a variety of creative and prescriptive projects. If you are passionate about working as a Musical Theatre Performer, Stage Actor, Film/TV Actor, Voice Artist, Teacher/Educator, Professional & Community Arts Theatre practitioner, we would encourage you to apply for this full-time program. This NQ is an excellent option for candidates who want to progress onto the HND Acting & Performance or HND Musical Theatre qualifications here at Kelvin. It provides a solid foundation of skills of which will be necessary for entry on our HN Acting & Performance & HN Musical Theatre programs.
The Performing Arts faculty at Kelvin work closely with Platform Theatre, where some of our productions are staged. Furthermore, we collaborate with industry professionals who will deliver industry relevant workshops, providing you with current industry insights and connections.
Our Acting & Musical Theatre graduates articulate on some of the most renowned Schools and Conservatoire programs in the U.K. Our graduates also go on to work in a variety of professional capacities ranging from Community Arts through to Performing in West End productions. Many of our graduates can be found in current West End runs, UK Tours, Cruise Ships productions, Film/TV work, Directing/Writing work, Arts Facilitation work and Education.
Where better to learn than in Glasgow, a cultural hub of emerging talent and a city known for its wit, humour and challenging audiences.
What you will learn
Course units include:
- Acting technique.
- Singing techniques.
- Dance techniques.
- Voice techniques.
- Production & Performance techniques.
- Professional Etiquette.
- Live Performance techniques.
- Theatre Making technique.
Entry requirements
Entry is by audition only.
Applicants must have a National 5 (or equivalent) preferably in English or Drama.
Entry onto the course is by audition. The audition process will require you to take part in a group workshop where we can look at skills in your main disciplines. This is also an opportunity for you to find out more about our program, teaching staff and learn if this program is a good fit for your ambitions.
Further details about the audition process are available once interviews/auditions are arranged. Please note, this program is highly physical by nature.
For this course, if English is not your first language
- you need to have SQA ESOL Higher (or equivalent, click here to see equivalent qualifications)
- If you do not have a formal ESOL qualification but your language skills meet this level, you should apply for your course and then contact our Admissions team to organise an internal language assessment here at the College.
Career Opportunities
You can transition into the Acting & Musical Theatre industry in a range of capacities including, but not exclusively; Theatre Actor, Production creative, Film/TV work, Writing, Directing, Dancer/Choreographer, Cruise Ship Performer, Entertainments Team, Community Theatre, Education and Arts Facilitator.
Future prospects
You can progress onto further study at HND and BA level, with UHI Perth, at Kelvin or a wide range of other Universities
