About this course
If you are dreaming of performing in the West End, or on tour, you will join thousands working in the performing arts industry in the UK. Jobs as dancers, actors and singers are available across a wide range of settings including: tv, film, regional theatres, theme parks, cruise ships, corporate sectors as well as in schools. Our HND in Performing Arts (acting) will equip you with the skills to become a freelance performance practitioner with a focus on triple threat performing skills. Projects will include taking shows on tour and delivering workshops at venues across Derbyshire. Develop your professional practice and improve your movement, acting and singing skills while learning about creative arts research, workshop leadership and how to create exciting immersive performances.
There may be opportunities to gain experience in the industry within Arts in Education and perform in an Agents Showcase at the end of year 2.
This HND offers a solid foundation in Performer training and looks to employ those skills in other areas of the industry such as the planning, delivery and evaluation of drama workshops, auditioning for work and further study and self promotion.
The Higher National Certificate (HNC) is a Level 4 qualification made up of 120 credits. It is usually studied full-time over one year, or part-time over two years.
The Higher National Diploma (HND) is a Level 4 and Level 5 qualification made up of 240 credits. It is usually studied full-time over two years, or part-time over four years.
Study Options
This course is available in 2 study options:
Full-time Shown above
Duration: 1 Year
Qualification: HNC
Location: Chesterfield
Full-time Shown above
Duration: 2 Years
Qualification: HND
Location: Chesterfield
Career Prospects
Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:
2317 Teachers of English as a foreign language
3416 Arts officers, producers and directors
2319 Teaching professionals
3414 Dancers and choreographers
3415 Musicians
3417 Photographers, audio-visual and broadcasting equipment operators
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UCAS Points
48 points
Course Details
- Qualification
- Higher National Certificate - HNC
- Study Mode
- Full-time
- Duration
- 1 Year
- Start Date
- 2025
- Academic Year
- 2025
- Campus / Location
- Chesterfield
- Scheme
- Undergraduate
- Subjects
- Drama, Dance