The emphasis of the course is the development of theatre makers committed to innovative, content driven visual performance for contemporary environments. Located close to Brighton and other festival centres, the College is ideally located to take full advantage of regional, national and international event opportunities.

 

The programme carefully balances performance skills and craft development, production/event and industry experience with academic study. Indicative areas of practical study include: devising for performance, the creation of solo and ensemble work, physical theatre and acro-balance, characterisation, vocal techniques, mask/mime work and site specific performance. Festival and carnival costume, prop design and making, make up, installations, visual responses to indoor and outdoor environments are areas of study for students who wish to focus on design.

Key elements of event management and administration are also integrated in the programme, embracing marketing, funding applications and small business start-up. It is anticipated that students will develop specialist focus as the course progresses in line with partner pathways.

The practical study is underpinned throughout by a Cultural and Supporting Studies programme closely linked to performance projects. This aims to establish research skills and understanding of the performing arts in their professional and social context.

The course includes an Industrial Practice Unit aimed at placing developing work in the professional arena such as the Streets of Brighton Festival, on live commissions or with professional production companies in the region

Progression opportunities

 

Students can progress to the B.A ( Hons) Top Up at Northbrook, or to industry, working for established companies or forming their own.

Work experience?

 

Occurs through the development and performance of work for festivals, environments, commissioning bodies and venues as well as opportunities for placements with established practitioners.

Where / what students have progressed to do?

 

As a new course, watch this space!