Diploma syllabus

Year 1
Year 1 is designed as a ‘starter pack’, where the fundamental elements and techniques of performance are introduced to explore and build upon strengths and address weaknesses, in order to tailor training to the individual.

Dance Studies
Ballet
Tap
Jazz
Contemporary
Commercial
Body Conditioning

Musical Theatre Studies
Musical Theatre Technique
Singing
• Singing Technique
• Acting Through Song
• Ensemble Singing
• Individual Singing (every week)
Acting Technique
Voice (Accents, Dialects, Vocal Technique)

Performance Project
Musical Theatre Workshop (Compulsory)
Optional Dance
or
Acting Workshop

Contextual Studies
Fitness, Health & Safety
Music Theory

 

Year 2
Year 2 is an extension and reinforcement of the skills introduced in Year 1 and focuses on students acquiring the advanced skills and techniques needed to for a successful professional career.

Dance Practice
Ballet
Tap
Jazz
Contemporary
Commercial
Body Conditioning
Pas De Deux

Musical Theatre Practice
Singing
• Singing Technique
• Acting Through Song
• Ensemble Singing
• Individual Singing (every week)
Acting Technique
Voice (Accents, Dialects, Vocal Technique)

Performance
Musical Theatre Project
Dance Project
Or
Acting Project
Summer Showcase

Contextual
Fitness, Health & Safety
History of Musical Theatre
Music Theory

 

Year 3
Year 3 focuses on the transition from training to professional company membership and culminates in multiple professional performances to showcase the knowledge, expertise and transferable skills attained throughout training.

Core Techniques
Ballet
Tap
Jazz
Contemporary
Commercial
Singing
• Singing Technique
• Acting Through Song
• Ensemble Singing
• Individual Singing (every week)
Acting For TV
Acting Audition Technique

Performance 1
Dance or Musical Theatre Cre8 (devised performance with professional direction)

Performance 2
Full Professional Musical Theatre Production
Agent Showcase

Contextual
Employment Skills
Presentation
Reflective Essay
Viva Voce
Professional Employment Skills Portfolio