CONTENTS HND Theatre Most of the
people on the course ended up getting places at top
dance and drama
schools which goes to show the level of training
Agnese Pure BTEC National Diploma in Musical Theatre
Agnese moved to the UK from Latvia in 2009 to follow parents’ theatrical footsteps. Now that she is at the world-renowned Arts Educational School in London (Arts Ed), the West End is in sight!
“My mother is a musician and my father teaches tap dance so you could say that performing is in my blood. I had planned to study in Latvia but there isn’t really a booming theatre industry like there is in the UK and because of the economic crisis my course was at risk there so I started looking elsewhere. My cousin lives in Northamptonshire so I intended to stay with her and get a part-time job to fund my education. The Musical Theatre course at Northampton College sounded perfect as it covered all sorts of areas. I had been learning ballroom for 11 years so I knew I could dance but I wanted to learn different styles and improve my singing skills – the course would teach me all that and more.
“I loved everything about the course, learning tap, jazz, ballet and singing techniques like Estill Voice Craft but my favourite part was the performances and shows. The teaching was brilliant too. Most of the people on the course ended up getting places at top dance and drama schools which goes to show the level of training. College was just the beginning – the West End will hopefully be my next destination.”
How long? Two years
What do I need? A Level 3 qualification providing sufficient UCAS points to satisfy the entry requirements of The University of Northampton, usually equivalent to one A Level at Grade D.
What will I study?
The HND Theatre offers an opportunity to study theatre practice at a Higher Education level, with an emphasis on practical and vocational work. It is perfectly suited to those budding performers who are determined to make an impact in the entertainment industry, either as actors, actresses or theatre production staff. Its key benefit is the focus on practical experience and real-life performance skills, which can set you up perfectly for a career in the limelight. Indeed, some of our previous students have gone on to achieve success in the performance world, as actors in TV programmes and national theatre productions.
The most significant feature of the course is the number of performance projects in which you can get involved. Currently HND students take part in a minimum of six major projects where they perform to a public audience. Previous performances have taken place in the community, at local festivals and in professional venues across the county. These give students a great opportunity to gain experience of being on stage in front of large audiences, which prepares them for hitting the big time later on in their career.
The first year of the course explores the fundamentals of theatre performance, looking at the production process, key skills in voice, speech and movement, and the dynamics of arts management and acting development. The second year involves a research project, as well as modules in writing and directing performances, acting as a professional, and small-scale touring theatre. You can also choose one extra module in this year, focusing on either musical theatre, theatre in education or music for performance.
These practical elements are underpinned throughout by theory and academic work, which supports your learning experience, whilst teaching you key transferable skills such as communication and time management.
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