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Custom Timetable
27 September 2021 - 30 June 2023 ( 960 hours, 60 weeks )
Waterloo Centre
In-centre delivery with Social Distancing
We welcome applications from anyone who feels that they are capable of reaching the standards required by the qualification. If you have recently been in education it is likely that one of the following will provide a suitable entry profile:
• a relevant level 3 qualification (including A levels, BTEC National Diplomas etc)
• a GCE profile that indicates strong performance in a relevant subject
• an Access to Higher Education Diploma. MATURE STUDENTS We appreciate that mature students may have extensive relevant acting experience gained through paid or unpaid work, or through other types of professional training or sector-related opportunities and this experience may be used to support an application. Please do contact us if you would like to discuss applying. Apply
• Submit your application form through clicking the link at the top of this page, which will include a personal statement and any supporting evidence
• You can come to one of our open days, or free taster workshops for guidance on how to apply Workshop / Audition
• You will be invited for an informal chat about the course and a workshop-style audition
• Auditions are free to attend Prepare
• Auditionees will be asked to prepare one 2 minute monologue of their choice and take part in a practical workshop
• You will meet the head of the course, and be able to ask questions about the school, courses, timetable and faculty
The HND is a two-year course, with lessons three days per week. This is a full time course and students should expect to spend at least two days per week on independent study. The College has a range of specialist resources to support the delivery of the programme, including dance and drama studios, music rehearsal rooms, and other performance spaces close to the campus. You will also have access to computers, scanners and printers in the College’s learning centre. You will be assessed through graded practical and written coursework.
You will need access to a laptop or PC. Relevant text books and materials will be required for the course; your tutor will provide you with full details. You will need to provide their own clothing appropriate to actor training such as specific dancewear and/or loose-fitting clothing, as well as jazz dance shoes. Please refer to the student handbook for further information.
We offer an innovative and creative drama program, which responds swiftly to the changing social distancing government guidelines. We anticipate that the Autumn term will run according to our 'Online Plus' model, which will mean that 20% of learning will take place in-centre with social distancing and 80% will be online and we hope to bring the remainder of the course into the building as soon as we can. Courses have continued to run successfully through lock down, as our experienced team of tutors and IT staff have worked together to enable students to continue their learning, developing skills and creating industry connections. PROGRAMME AIMS: The aim of this programme is to help you develop the skills you need to specialise in your chosen performing arts career, through classroom teaching and practical work in specialist learning environments. Having completed the course you will have a nationally recognized Level 5 qualification and may be able to progress to the third year of an undergraduate degree programme, or find a job in the performing arts or cultural industries. The course is mostly practical, taking place in our studio theatre and dance studios. It also includes lectures and seminars, practical workshops, group discussions and tutorial sessions. All teaching and learning activities are designed to promote equality of opportunity and accessibility for all students. The course structure is focused around a number of assessed assignments and projects, which allow you to explore what you learn in the classroom and strengthen your knowledge further. These projects and assignments will also help you to develop transferable skills, such as problem solving, critical thinking, time management and working as part of a team. Students can choose to submit written assignments as video recorded blogs if they wish. This is a full time course and students should expect to spend at least two days per week on independent study.
