WHY PERFORMING ARTS?

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.

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.

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.

Not at all! The performing arts courses we offer are very broad qualifications that give students a huge range of opportunities to be involved in practical performances and projects while developing the need for young people be able to put together a business plan, looking at feasibility studies, finances, personnel deployment, legal frameworks, contracts and logistics. In addition to this, students wishing to go on to study at the top colleges will need to be fully focused on developing their skills and preparing for very challenging auditions ahead!