BA (Hons) Performing Arts Top Up
About This Course
The BA (Hons) Performing Arts Top Up programme at the University Centre, Grimsby, offers key, unique features that differentiate the programme from others in the area. On this programme, the focus within performing arts is on the study of drama, dance, and production: as an actor, dancer, choreographer, producer, director, teacher, facilitator, stage manager and more, with opportunities for individual specialisation in performance and/or production within these disciplines as well as collaboration. We believe in each performer having their own voice as an artist, as a creator and as a collective group. Developing the ability to create their own opportunities is as important for the student as the ability to work effectively and professionally; the ability to generate and sustain individual work is crucial to a performer’s continued growth and development throughout their career.
Learning to perform is a continuous process of personal discovery and exploration. We believe that no single individual is any more or less valuable to the performance than any other and that the performance event itself should be a true ensemble experience. Therefore, the process of development for each performing artist is not done in competition, but as an autonomous collaborative process.
Significant opportunity exists for collaboration between programmes: Performing Arts in drama, dance or theatre production students may collaborate with students on other UCG courses such as Music Performance, Music Production, Special Effects, Photography, Applied Art and Design, and Digital Film Production. This synergy of activity is an important part of the individual’s development as a performing artist and contribution to our local, national, and global community.
Applicants must achieve an average grade of 50% at Level 5 in a performing arts or related subject. Applicants will be considered if they have experience within the industry and evidence of fulfilling learning objectives in the modules taken on an FD.
Level 6 modules:
- Experimental Theatre
- Research Project
- Final Project
- Directing
The learning and teaching approach associated with this programme falls under two key pedagogic approaches. The approach is a mixture of experiential learning and tutor input. The students will be working on real projects in real situations with colleagues developing their own, or others’ performances. Throughout this time experienced staff will be supporting and challenging the students to develop the performances whilst giving input to ensure the required discipline knowledge is imparted and skill level developed. This approach builds on the one taken during the Foundation Degree but implements it at a higher academic level. Throughout the workshop sessions, students are required to justify their decisions from a theoretical perspective and will be required to research past and contemporary practitioners and approaches to develop their own skills and performances.
The Grimsby Institute of Further and Higher Education is home to the University Centre, Grimsby, and a state-of-the-art arts building including a 200-seat theatre, dance studio and rehearsal rooms. Students will have the opportunity to work in a professional environment with staff who have proven track records within the industry.The BA (Hons) Performing Arts Top Up acknowledges the importance of gaining first-hand experience and advice from industry professionals. Some of these links include industry connections to professional theatre and TV companies; connections to local TV with access to acting positions and live experiences; links to professional singers, actors, directors/producers, academics, and teachers to support the learners, as guest lecturers and supporters of the programme; access to a local business management centre with links to business hive and managerial funding options for entrepreneurs and self-employed practitioners.
Graduates can go on to a Professional Graduate Certification in Education (PGCE) at TEC Partnership and there are opportunities for further study in the local area, including Masters and Doctorates. Graduates can go straight into industry as an actor, dancer, choreographer, director, tech manager or run their own business.
