Urdang introduced the degree programme in 2008 in response
to the interests and needs of our students. It aims to give the student the
opportunity to train to the highest standards for a professional career in
dance and musical theatre. The added value of a degree course enables the
student to gain a solid contextual knowledge and academic skills that will underpin practical training.
This is a full time, tightly structured programme delivered
over 3 years. The course
is modular with subjects taught in the four areas of Acting,
Dance, Singing and Academic Studies.
The degree programme provides: Subject-based Practical Skills, Knowledge
and Understanding, Thinking Skills and Skills for Life and Work.
For the full programme
specification please visit the UEL website at
www.uel.ac.uk/hss/programmes/undergraduate/profdancetheatre.htm
Year 1
• Acting: Acting and Voice
• Dance: Ballet, Contemporary, Jazz and Tap
• Singing: Singing and Integrated Performance
• Academic Studies: Healthier Performer, Musical Theory for
the Performer, Musical
Theatre
History, Dance History (with embedded Study Skills) and Choreography
Year 2
• Acting: Acting and Voice
• Dance: Ballet, Contemporary, Jazz and Tap
• Singing: Singing and Integrated Performance
• Academic Studies: Performance Culture, Choreography,
Preparing to Research,
Research
Skills, Extended Essay and Dissertation Proposal
Year 3
• Acting: Acting for Audition
• Dance: Specialised Dance
• Singing: Singing for Audition
• Academic Studies: Dissertation
Assessment
There is a broad range of coursework and examination,
running each year towards greater autonomous learning and team work. All
components are tested.
Validated by the University of East London (UEL)
