15Jun
UndergraduateWarwickshire College and University Centre has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework.These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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Course summary
The FdA Performing Arts course is designed for students who wish to turn their creative talents and passion into a career in Theatre, Film and TV. Alongside ensemble, theatre company style performance work, students undertake classes in Audition and Acting Techniques, Screen Acting, Voice, Singing, Improvisation, Movement and Physical Theatre, Stage Combat, Dance, Text Analysis and Interpretation. As well as working with our passionate team of lecturers, we have an exciting programme of visiting companies and professionals. They provide workshops and lectures throughout the year, in which students can forge links with the industry. This course is delivered and awarded by Warwickshire College and is regulated by the Office for Students (OfS). For our Higher Education Terms and Conditions please visit https://wcg.ac.uk/page/701/terms-and-conditions
Modules
Modules may include: Year 1 - Level 4 Acting Skills 1: Foundations Collaborative Rehearsal Body & Movement 1: Core Skills Contextual Studies Voice Skills Academic Study Skills, Employability and T-Shaped Year 2 - Level 5 Work-based and Placement Learning Acting Skills 2: Multimedia Collaborative Performance Body & Movement 2: Devising & Choreography Teaching and Workshop Practice Students are expected to complete 100 hours of work-based or placement learning by the end of Level 5. For further details about this course, please refer to the programme specification here: https://blob.wcg.ac.uk/pdf/definitive-programme-specification-ba-hons-performing-arts-v2-acc-7ea302035d9b8c8ce031127e88d6778c.pdf We regularly review our course content, to make it relevant and current for the benefit of our students. For these reasons, course modules may be updated, please contact us for the latest information.
Assessment method
The modules are integrated into a programme of continuous assessment through assignment and performance. There are no exams associated with this course.
How to apply
31Jan
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:
- W470
- Institution code:
- W25
- Campus name:
- Rugby College
- Campus code:
- R
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 80 points
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Additional entry requirements
Audition
All applicants will be required to attend an audition and an interview. In preparation for this, applicants will be sent an Audition Guide to help them understand what will be expected.
Interview
All applicants will be required to attend an audition and an interview. In preparation for this, applicants will be sent an Audition Guide to help them understand what will be expected.
Student Outcomes
Operated by the Office for Students
There is no data available for this course. For further information visit the Discover Uni website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £7975 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £7975 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £7975 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £7975 | Year 1 |
| EU | £11950 | Year 1 |
| International | £11950 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
WCUC tuition fees are listed per academic year and will remain for the duration of your course.
The following course-related costs are not included in the tuition fees:
Printing
Cost of books that you might wish to purchase
Cost of electrical equipment such as laptops, notebooks and stationery for your personal use
Accommodation and living costs not included in the fees:
This information can be obtained from our Accommodation webpage (https://wcg.ac.uk/accommodation).
Sources of financial support
If you receive funding from Student Finance you may be eligible to apply for additional benefits. Details can be obtained from our HE fees and financial support webpage (https://wcg.ac.uk/page/2428/he-fees-and-financial-support).
Bursaries
WCG also provides bursaries for undergraduate students, for which you may be eligible to apply. You can check your eligibility for these types of financial support, along with their value and application deadlines, at our HE fees and financial support webpage (https://wcg.ac.uk/page/2428/he-fees-and-financial-support).
Provider information
Warwickshire College and University Centre
Warwick New Road
Leamington Spa
CV32 5JE