Course summary

The Performing Arts top-up award will allow students who already hold a Level Five qualification, or equivalent prior experience and learning, in Performing Arts subjects to develop and consolodate their learning and achieve a full Bachelor of Arts degree. The award will have a practical focus; studying the art of performing in both solo and group contexts and the process of creating a theatrical piece, whilst also exploring the business of the industry including sustainable funding streams, legal requirements and successful business models. Students will gain hands-on experience learning how theatrical practitioners respond to contemporary issues, audience demands and artistic visions.