Performance and Entertainment , BA (Hons)

Practice as Research

Practice as Research is a module which helps you to integrate your knowledge and experience of practice with established theoretical perspectives on performance. The module will focus on a specific area of performance practice which you will investigate collaboratively with peers. This will take place through a combination of practice, reflection and academic research. Examples of a focussed area of practice include may include a genre of performance, a specific acting technique or an exploration of a particular performance form.

Individual Case Study

Individual Case Study enables you to carry out theoretical and practical research into a particular practitioner or company which relates to your individual vocational interests. You will explore research methods and look at key conceptual frameworks to investigate your chosen company or practitioner. By carrying out a detailed analysis through this case study, you will apply your practical and theoretical findings to the development of your Independent Creative Project.

Performance Making Project

Performance Making Project enables you to develop and extend your skills and knowledge in performance making to a high-quality professional standard. You will work as member of a performance company to contribute to the preparation and realisation of a major performance production to a public audience. Under the direction of a tutor or visiting director, you will negotiate your role within the process, considering individual areas of expertise and developmental needs.

Independent Creative Project

Independent Creative Project enables you to plan, explore and create a significant piece of work which reflects current performance practice. Using research carried out for the Individual Case Study to support your project, you will produce work relevant to your individual vocational interests. Previous projects have included: a solo performance project, ensemble-based performance productions, comedy performance, performance writing, creating a mediatised performance project, development of an acting portfolio, planning and delivery of a series of workshops for a specific group of participants.

For students who have recently been in education:
64 UCAS points from a range of Level 3 qualifications (NVQ3, BTEC Award, or A Levels) preferably in performance-related subjects, other credit bearing qualifications such as LAMDA or Gold Arts Award, and through successful completion of an interview and audition. Students who have completed Level 4 (HNC, Professional Diploma) or Level 5 (FdA or HND) in performance-related subjects may be invited to join the 2nd or 3rd year of the course.

For mature students:
Applicants may present a more varied profile of achievement including experience gained through amateur dramatics groups, acting classes, or work experience in the performance /cultural industries. Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) from completing other undergraduate courses or extensive experience in the industry will also be considered enabling some applicants to join the 2nd or 3rd year of the course. Whether an APL claim is based on certificated learning or experiential learning it will need to be evidenced in both cases.

Audition Requirements and Assessment Criteria
Applicants are asked to perform a two-minute audition piece chosen from a range of performance disciplines (e.g. monologue, movement piece, improvisation, vocal score) demonstrating the students' performative abilities.

In the audition, the Admissions Tutor will be looking for evidence of the applicant's potential within the following areas where applicable:

• Effective use of physicality
• Effective use of voice
• Effective communication
• Knowledge of the performance material / score / technique
• Development of the material
• An ability to respond to direction

On the audition day the tutor will discuss all aspects of the Performance and Entertainment course at UCO. Students will be introduced to staff, the facilities, their chosen course and the philosophy that underpins their study.

Award

BA (Hons) Performance and Entertainment, awarded by the University of Central Lancashire

Course Handbook

The course prepares you for work in the performance and entertainment industries. It will provide you with valuable experience of carrying out a number of roles within the arts industry such as a live or digital performance maker, actor or performer, freelance practitioner, presenter or arts administrator. Potential career options include a number of different roles such as a performer, actor, director, workshop facilitator, freelance practitioner, performance writer, producer. There are opportunities to progress onto further study to pursue a Master's degree or a teaching qualification.

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