WHY PERFORMING ARTS?
Performing arts equips young people with the confidence and soft skills to 'perform' well at interview and in roles dealing with customers. A qualification in performing arts shows the ability to work independently, be creative, and collaborate with others. Performing arts courses also instil the importance of reliability, and punctuality. These are all skills that many business owners find lacking in many young people leaving education in other subject areas.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Where will a course on Performing Arts take me?
For many, the ultimate aim will be to work in the performance industry, either on stage, in the studio or behind the scenes. We understand that the industry is highly competitive and students need to leave HTS, prepared for a wide range of positions in the future. We have discussed the reception of performing arts qualifications with a range of businesses and have included a selection of quotes given to us.
Is there a minimum entry requirement?
Performing ability is paramount in all. The video audition will be the main focus of our decision on whether to grant a place on the course or not. However, a strong pass in English is also extremely desirable as performing tasks are all backed up with written planning and evaluations and the controlled assessment tasks also require strong use of formal language.
Can I choose more than one specialism
Unfortunately not! Students may choose from Acting, Dance, Musical Theatre and Music on the Extended Certificate course. On the Extended Diploma, you can choose to study Musical Theatre or Music. It is not possible to take more than one specialism, but in some cases it may be possible to study a small number of units from a different pathway without changing the overall qualification.
The core units take the shape of quasi-controlled assessment. The students will be set a brief by the exam board and will be given a specific number of hours over a period of 8 weeks to prepare a response. After the 8 week period, students write up their work under exam circumstances. During this exam session, students are allowed to use the notes they have made in the 8 week controlled assessment period. Most of the examination tasks are also supported by video presentations or recordings of performances.
Are there exams?