HND Performing Arts (Acting)

In Partnership with – Screen Yorkshire, Empath Action CIC and Actual Size Theatre. Professional development is at the heart of this course, and you will have the opportunity to develop as a dramatic theatre artist in a truly creative and collaborative way. This course will provide you with the opportunity to apply your experience in the studios and in a diverse range of performance arenas. In year two, you will further develop industry practices, building on your previous experiences and exploring your own lines of enquiry to help develop you as a performing arts practitioner. Through engagement with industry professionals, you will experience and gain first-hand knowledge and understanding to enhance your studies. Through practical classes you will develop a wide range of performance techniques that are drawn from world-renowned practitioners and theorists, enabling you to become a versatile practitioner. You will use this knowledge to truly understand the role of the performer and the relationship between you and the audience and the material being presented. The course is designed to give you the necessary skills to become proactive about your own career progression, building the confidence and ability to plan and deliver workshops, direct your own performances, devising and creative writing skills, teamwork and build a solid understanding of how the industry works. Underpinning the practical aspects of the course is the exploration of theoretical concepts of performance and its creation and presentation. You will perform in several productions a year that will see you apply techniques and develop your stagecraft. You will be expected to work with fellow students in a supportive and creative manner, often working with the director to develop performance work and your own understanding of how you make theatre works and take them from the page to the stage.

Completed HNC Performing Arts (Acting)

Units: Working in the Performing Arts Industry Creative Research Project Acting 2 Immersive Theatre Directing Performance Project Working in Creative Education Units can change according to reflecting industry trends or project designs. Decisions like this are taken at the discretion of the course leader and are not optional.

The College assesses you through the coursework that you produce as you complete each unit, this may include finished pieces of work, written work, your research, and a reflective journal which allows you to evaluate your learning and highlight your strengths and areas for further development. Most units have some form of performance-based assessment attached that focus on a range of performance skills and genres. There is a minimum of one piece of assessed work per unit.

The HND course is recognised as a qualification in its own right or can be combined with a top-up degree to obtain a full honours degree like our BA (Hons) Performance Industries course. Alternatively, you can study a PGCE or Certificate in Education to progress to teaching.