Course summary
This course provides a platform for you, as an aspiring dance artist, to begin your career in the commercial dance and performing arts sector. You will have an opportunity to develop the skills and understanding of the industry that you will need to foster in order to work professionally and take advantage of the increasing demand for skilled, versatile and reliable performers. This intensive degree prepares dancers for the commercial dance industry in a practical, studio-based learning environment, offeringthe opportunity to acquire and develop essential technical and artistic skill through professional training. Led by staff with a wealth of professional experience, you will work alongside your peers on an interdisciplinary campus, honing your technique and performance skills through a number of dance projects. The course develops skills that will assist you in creating work opportunities or gaining work in the commercial dance creative industries. One of its key strengths is the broad cross-section of tutors from the creative industries who will work with, support and assist you in your studies. Several modules are shared with other WAVDA performance programmes. Collaboration is important and working on multidisciplined projects will broaden your horizons and vocational possibilities.
Modules
Year One – Level 4 (Cert HE, Dip HE & BA) • Acting Class (10 credits; compulsory) • Commercial Dance 1 (30 credits; compulsory) • Contemporary Dance 1 (20 credits; compulsory) • Dance Training 1 (20 credits; compulsory) • Learning in the Digital Era (20 credits; compulsory; Graduate Attributes Framework module) • Performance Project (20 credits; compulsory). Year Two – Level 5 (Dip HE & BA) • Audition Technique (10 credits; compulsory) • Changemakers: Building your Personal Brand for Sustainable Employment (20 credits; compulsory; Graduate Attributes Framework module) • Collaborative Project (20 credits; compulsory) • Commercial Dance 2 (30 credits; compulsory) • Dance Laboratory (20 credits; compulsory) • Dance Training 2 (20 credits; compulsory). Year Three – Level 6 (BA) • Creative Industries (20 credits; compulsory) • Final Production (30 credits; compulsory) • Independent Project (40 credits; compulsory; Graduate Attributes Framework module) • Professional Practice for Performance (30 credits; compulsory).
Assessment method
Assessment on this programme is by a range of methods offering opportunities to present learning in a variety of different ways throughout the course. A number of the methods include performances, portfolios, mock auditions, classroom assessments, podcasting, essay writing and presentations.
How to apply
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:
- COD1
- Institution code:
- T80
- Campus name:
- Cardiff (Caerdydd)
- Campus code:
- F
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 96 points
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
England | £9250 | Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
Channel Islands | £9250 | Year 1 |
Republic of Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
EU | £13500 | Year 1 |
International | £13500 | 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
Provider information
University of Wales Trinity Saint David
College Road
Carmarthen
SA31 3EP