Option pathways
Year 1:
Diagnostic period and skills workshops across the range of performance disciplines, followed by a performance unit combining rehearsal of material with workshops exploring techniques and approaches of key twentieth century practitioners. This is followed by a public performance unit, with the option to work either devising from stimuli or on scripted material.
Level one study ends with a skills delivery unit from core tutors and visiting lecturers, and includes tutorials to help guide students specialisation choices for level two study.
Year 2:
Skills workshops and preparation for a performance unit where students will work as part of a company, taking responsibility for the selection, development and performance of work for the public. Followed by Industrial practice unit, working as a company on material for the public at a venue in Brighton – students will work largely independently, guided by a guest director and workplace mentors. The final performance unit gives students responsibility for re-working the material for the Northbrook Theatre, and the opportunity to invite industry professionals, where appropriate.
Level two study is underpinned throughout by a supportive and relevant cultural and supporting studies programme.
Progression opportunities:
Industry, BA (Hons) Theatre Arts ( Top Up), London academy training.
Careers advice and progression tutorials occurs on an ongoing basis throughout level two study in conjunction with workshops from industry professionals to provide students with a clear basis upon which to make progression decisions.
Festivals and venues that students have been involved with etc
Arundel Festival, Brighton Fringe Festival, Golden Reed Productions, The Nightingale Theatre, small scale independent films.
Work experience?
Occurs on an assessed basis as part of the Industrial Practice Unit in level two study, & on an informal basis in response to appropriate opportunities arising – one example being the casting for “A Canadian In Love” by Golden Reed Productions for Channel Four.
Where / what students have progressed to do?
Theatre Schools: RADA, Mountview, The Bridge.
Theatre Companies: Prodigal Theatre, Periplum Theatre, Tarry Theatre Projects.
Other: Setting up own companies, stand up comedy, teacher training, drama therapy.
specific course related specialist training
Has included improvisation workshops from Kepow! Theatre Company, Elizabethan fencing from Chris Chatfield of the 1595 Club, Setting Up A Performance Company from Lou Cope of In ToTo productions, Approaches to Shakespeare from Jane Collins (freelance director) and Acting for film & T.V from Damian Goodwin ( actor, formerly RSC ).
Student comments:
“ The excellent facilities and highly practical training were invaluable- a really good preparation for the acting world”
Additional
Optional non assessed evening classes can include Elizabethan Fencing, Body Conditioning, Singing and movement techniques
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UCAS Route A: W410 UCAS Route B: E410
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The Southern Theatre Arts Centre
Northbrook College, Littlehampton Road, Goring-by-Sea, Worthing, West Sussex. BN12 6NU
