Performing Arts

The Higher National Certificate (HNC) and the Higher National Diploma (HND) in Performing Arts (pathway options) is a two-year programme providing you with a specialist vocational grounding in core skills, knowledge and the understanding necessary to achieve high performance in the global creative industries sector. Higher National qualifications in Performing Arts are aimed at students
wanting to continue their education through applied learning. This qualification has been designed to meet the needs of the contemporary creative

industries. This dynamic and rapidly changing sector of the global economy covers a wide range of subjects, including those of Performing Arts. The pathways of this
qualification are intended to provide students with opportunities to explore the creative industries through a focused curriculum that prepares them for further
degree-level studies or working in the industry. The programme is split into two one-year programmes.

The HNC is a level 4 programme, when this is completed successfully you will have the opportunity to progress onto the HND at level 5.

Our goal is to prepare you for a successful career within the creative arts industry. Building on previous knowledge and skills in performing arts, musical theatre and dance, the course is structured to provide opportunities across a broad academic and vocational base, progressively deepening your knowledge and skills. Based on the current specification from the awarding body, you will undertake eight units to complete in the first year of the programme and six units to complete the second year.

On successful completion of the HND, you will have the opportunity to progress to a top-up course to gain a full BA Hons degree at university. Other students may progress to employment, set up their own enterprise or continue to study a teaching qualification.

Based on the current specification from the awarding body, students will undertake eight units to complete the first year of the programme. These are currently planned as

HNC Performing Arts - Musical Theatre Pathway

The Performing Arts Industry
Professional Development
Jazz Dance 1
Singing 1
Acting 1
Musical Theatre History in Practice
Ensemble Singing
Voice & Speech for Actors

In addition to the above units, student will also take classes in musical theatre dance, fitness, acting for screen and voice over to develop their skills and knowledge ready for progression to HND Level 5. Throughout the year students work towards live performances and creative pieces in relation to the performing arts industry.

HNC Performing Arts - Dance Pathway

The Performing Arts Industry
Professional Development
Jazz Dance 1
Ballet 1
Commercial 1
Tap 1
Choreography 1
Dance for Camera

In addition to the above units, student will also take classes in contemporary, fitness, house and strengthening to develop their skills and knowledge ready for progression to HND Level 5. Throughout the year students work towards live performances and creative pieces in relation to the performing arts industry.

The second year of the course will then follow on with a further six units. Please note, units may be subject to change from year to year, due to curriculum updating/sector changes/changes in delivery staff specialisms or awarding body requirements.

You will be assessed in a variety of ways, including written assignments, work-based assignments, work experience, practical assessment, portfolio development and formal presentations.

All programmes are led and taught by experienced teaching staff who are vocational specialists. They are qualified, and often have extensive experience within the industry or the sector being studied. All teaching staff meet or exceed the requirements set by the awarding institute or body.