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This module introduces the you to practical sessions in ballet, body conditioning, singing technique and other diverse dance styles. The module will cover the social, cultural and historical context of dance and singing. The module also equips you with appropriate language and terminology so that you will be able to successfully undertake future modules in dance and musical theatre.

This module will introduce you to a range of practical and theory-based sessions in dance technique and fitness. The module will cover basic anatomy and physiology and a range of dance techniques focusing on ballet, a diverse style of dance and body conditioning. This module will guide you in demonstrating your knowledge of anatomy and physiology when planning safe and effective dance exercise routines. The module will also equip you with appropriate language and terminology in preparation for future undergraduate dance fitness modules.

The aim of the module is to introduce you to key concepts underpinning the critical and creative analysis of performing arts. The initial aim of the module is concerned with expanding your cultural capital and so you are introduced to a programme of screenings and a visit to a live performance to provide you and the group with a shared knowledge bank from which to build group discussion and analysis.

This module provides you with a basic knowledge and understanding of the performing arts industry, employability, and includes an introduction to the digital media tools and platforms used in the performance industry. You’ll select an appropriate industry specific area for potential employment, and then create a professional portfolio of work relevant to your own selection. This will include a professional CV, with a headshot, showreels and/or self-tapes and links to professional social media platforms.

It is essential for dancers to have practical technique classes across the whole academic year to ensure safe practice and guarantee continuous technical progression. This module will focus on application of technique into set and unset jazz exercises. You’ll have experiential dance science classes to progress your technical understanding in a range of dance styles. 

On this module you’ll be presented with key global debates which impact our lives and could influence your creative practice and positions as creatives in ever-changing professional industries. Through research and critical reflection, you’ll explore these issues which may be related to sustainability, politics and other ecological or socio- economic factors, and respond to them creatively using your chosen discipline-specific practice.

On this module you’ll gain an in-depth inquiry into your own creative processes. You’ll engage in the fundamental processes involved in movement generation and its creative development within performance making. You’ll also be introduced to and encouraged to explore physical performance and dance making via the work of key practitioners in the field.

The module aims to equip you with current knowledge on issues of equality, diversity, and inclusion relevant to the creative industries. You’ll develop a sense of citizenship to help position yourself confidently and actively in your future professional roles - while also understanding the importance of identity, heritage and culture in relation to your practice. You’ll use your learnt skills to create a space for using diverse textual and visual language enabling you to build resilience and confidently present ideas in an academic and creative context.

This module will explore this business side of advertising. You’ll be asked to create a sustainable business based on a creative idea that you believe would be successful in today’s socially responsible and ecologically aware marketplace.

This module aims to allow you to practise the wide range of relevant skills necessary to take this new brand, from a business plan to the advertising campaign, resulting in a presentation showing your entrepreneurial spirit and business acumen.

This module builds developing the understanding of dance techniques and performance skills. You’ll focus on academic, creative, employability and professional skills through the process of planning an industry relevant Showcase. You’ll work collaboratively utilising the strengths of the group to ensure smooth organisation, marketing and planning of the Showcase performance.

The Independent Project module aims to facilitate, develop and support an area of independent study and inquiry within the specialisms of dance/ performance/ theatre/ fitness. The Independent Project is an extended project and should draw on a range of skills from core modules already pursued within your degree culminating in either a written outcome or part-practical outcome.