| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2023-09-01 | 2023-07-09 |
| 2024-01-01 | 2023-11-26 |
Program Overview
Course overview
You also develop performance skills alongside growing your creative practice and taking on a production role within the SRCMTEnsemble.
Throughout the course you learn in local theatres including the ARC in Stockton, the Forum in Billingham and Middlesbrough Town Hall.
This is an award of Teesside University delivered in partnership with Stockton Riverside College (campus code 3, call 01642 865400).
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Program Outline
Course details
Course structure
Year 1 core modules
Acting Techniques and Performance
Apply appropriate acting techniques to a live production and reflect on your development throughout. You develop a wide range of skills including communication, organisation and practical skills such as flair, professionalism and application of technique.
Dance Techniques
Develop dance skills including communication and organisation, and practical skills such as focus, projection, interpretation and style in line with the musical theatre industry. You demonstrate your work on the styles and personalities of past jazz dance icons which is further enhanced by masterclasses with industry professionals.
Musical Theatre in Context
Investigate and develop your understanding of the historical, social, political, cultural and economic development of musical theatre and share this understanding with your peers through discussion, debate and presentation. You also gain an understanding of self-reflection.
Singing Techniques, Vocal Anatomy and Performance
Explore and develop your understanding of the ever-changing landscape of singing techniques, vocal anatomy and performance.
Work Ready Experience
Apply the knowledge and skills you have gained across all modules to two live briefs. You work in performance teams and take on the responsibilities of one of the roles studied to support the creation of a live piece of theatre – directed by the tutor, as part of the SRCRep. There are two performances across the academic year where you are responsible for the performance of the shows, including a full-length play.
Modules offered may vary.
How you learn
How you are assessed
Our Disability Services team provide an inclusive and empowering learning environment and have specialist staff to support disabled students access any additional tailored resources needed. If you have a specific learning difficulty, mental health condition, autism, sensory impairment, chronic health condition or any other disability please contact a Disability Services as early as possible.
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Career opportunities
You can progress on to the second year of our FdA Musical Theatre.