University Centre St Helens - Undergraduate Prospectus 2018

63

HOWWILL I STUDY?

CAREERS AND PROGRESSION

The modern and multi- functional theatre is located at the town centre campus and you will benefit from the latest learning resources, rehearsal studios and other facilities. Learning will be through practical and performance based sessions, lectures, seminars and tutorials. You will be supported by a range of resources including library materials and IT access. An optional work placement will enable you to build upon your experience and gain links within the industry.

Successful completion of this course will provide you with a platform for employment in many different areas of the contemporary theatre industry. The course is intentionally varied and flexible, in order to allow students to develop their individual career aspirations. As such successful graduates of this course have gone on to further study or professional work in community arts, acting, solo performance work, teaching, theatre production, comedy writing and touring theatre companies. As well as providing a platform for entry into the theatre and performance industry, this course also offers the opportunity to progress onto the third year of the BA (Hons) Theatre at the University of Central Lancashire (UClan) in Preston to top-up your qualification.

FdA THEATRE & PERFORMANCE

HOWWILL I BE ASSESSED?

The majority of the work on the degree is practical and performance based, and this forms the majority of assessment. Other assessment methods employed throughout the duration of the course includes group work and lecture and seminar work.

WHO WILL BE TEACHING ME?

An experienced team with a wide range of interests reflecting all areas of drama, theatre and performance will work with you. Lecturers are passionate about student learning and development. Outside of their academic commitments, teaching staff are also active in the arts sector across the Northwest.

Note: Terms, conditions and disclaimers apply. Please see sthelens.ac.uk/unipolicies for full details.