STUD IES IN PERF ORM ING ARTS – MID CHES HIRE COL LEGE – SCH OOL LEAV ERS’ PRO SPEC TUS 2014 ENTR Y
ACTI NG, MUS IC & DAN CE
Studies in Performing Arts – Acting, Music & Dance
Facilities include a 200-seat theatre and studios for dance, drama and digital recording.
The Performing Arts department offers an extensive range of stateof-the-art facilities within the college’s new £7.5 million Centre for Creative Arts, which includes a 200-seat theatre. Performing Arts students take part in productions and shows throughout the year and are well positioned to progress on to a successful career or on to university. The College also has a fully operational commercial record label. Run by students, ‘Inclusive Records’ seeks to encourage, develop and promote musical talent within a creative, workrelated environment. Through the label, music students at Mid Cheshire can now write, record and release material on a range of digital media.
PERFORMING ARTS – ACTING, MUSIC & DANCE
Entry Requirements
2 GCSEs at grade E-G or an Entry Level qualification. Plus attend an audition. 4 GCSEs at grade D or above or equivalent, or a Level 1 qualification. Plus attend an audition. 4 GCSEs at grade A* – C or equivalent, or a BTEC Diploma/Level 2 qualification. Plus attend an audition.
Courses Available
BTEC Diploma in Performing Arts (Performance) (Level 1). BTEC Diploma (Level 2) in Music, Performing Arts (Performance).
Leading on to...
BTEC Diploma in Performing Arts (Performance) (Level 2). BTEC Extended Diploma (Level 3) in Music, Acting, Dance, or Musical Theatre. Foundation Degree in Commercial Music Technology. HND in Performing Arts at Mid Cheshire College. Drama or Dance School. Performing Arts Academy. Degree at University. Employment.
Career Opportunities
Singer, Session Musician, Songwriter, Composer, Arranger, Music Teacher, Sound Recording Technician, Music Producer, Media/TV Composer, Recording Artist, Dj, Actor, Dancer, Choreographer, Teacher.
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BTEC Extended Diploma (Level 3) in Music Practice, Music Technology, Performing Arts (Acting), Performing Arts (Dance) or Performing Arts (Musical Theatre).
“I can really recommend this course - the facilities are amazing - the tutors are incredible.”
Brett Sinclair, BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Performing Arts Acting
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PERFORMING ARTS – ACTING, MUSIC & DANCE