University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College) has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
The BA (Hons) Performance Industries is a top-up course designed for those who have an interest in the Performance Arts and who already hold a Foundation Degree, a Higher National Diploma or an equivalent higher level qualification in a related subject. The course aims to build on students’ skills, knowledge, and experience of their performance specialism (Popular Music, Performing Arts, Musical Theatre, or Dance) in order to prepare them for employment within the Performance based strand of the Creative Industries. It combines work-based learning with academic study and aims to develop students’ existing skills and knowledge of the standards and expectations of the industry. It also aims to enhance students’ general and creative skills. Learning will be enhanced by links with the Theatre Royal Wakefield, working professionals, a range of educational and industrial visits, and subject specialist performance based workshops. Students will also be given the opportunity to enhance their skills via a range of subject specialism performances throughout the year. The programme is designed to focus on the individual. Distinctive Features - Professional development and employability is at the heart of the programme in both its design and delivery - Enhanced learning through subject specialist performance based workshops and performances that are delivered by subject specialist tutors, professional performers and industry based practitioners - The Industry Experience module allows students to undertake a work placement in a relevant area of the Performance Industries, to establish direct links with industry personnel, and to gain an understanding of an organisation’s working practices. - The development of responsibility, autonomy and self-motivation in the development of an industry based personalised career portfolio. - Strong focus on the active learner and the embedding of the development and practice of this skill in order to aid the transition from “student” of the Performance Industries to “practitioner..
Modules
An exploration of the theoretical concepts associated with Performing Arts or Popular Music underpins the practical aspects of the course. Through practical classes you will develop a wide range of performance techniques drawn from world-renowned practitioners and theorists enabling you to become a versatile performer. Areas you’ll explore include the historical development of creative industries, professional development, and preparation, process and production. This course will provide you with the opportunity to apply your experience in the studios in a diverse range of performance arenas such as community-based contexts, performance projects, and theatre-based performances.
Assessment method
You'll learn through practical workshops, interactive lectures, resource-based learning, individual and group work, tutorials, discussion, critiques and rehearsals. Other teaching methods include formal lectures, seminars, tutorials, residentials, visiting companies and attendance at performances. Individual or group projects will culminate in public and non-public performance and you’ll have the opportunity to reflect critically on your own performance and that of others. Course Structure Classroom based: 25% Practical work: 75% Nature of Assessments on the Programme Formative assessment will be ongoing within teaching and learning sessions and will comprise of peer and self-assessment as well as tutor assessment, which is externally verified.
How to apply
29Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- 9B1A
- Institution code:
- W08
- Campus name:
- Wakefield College
- Campus code:
- W
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
HND (BTEC) - P
Foundation degree in relevant subject at a pass or above.
Additional entry requirements
Audition
Those with previous experience or learning that is relevant may be eligible via our Accredited Prior Learning process for accreditation towards this course All applicants are required to audition
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £7400 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £7400 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £7400 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £7400 | Year 1 |
| International | £9500 | Year 1 |
| EU | £9500 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
Wakefield College
Margaret Street
Wakefield
WF1 2DH