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Higher National Certificate - HNC
Mansfield (Expressions Performing Arts Academy)
Full Time
SEP-25
1 year
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Higher National Certificate - HNC
Mansfield (Expressions Performing Arts Academy)
Full Time
SEP-25
1 Years
Select a subject
This course is delivered by our partners - the Expressions Academy of Performing Arts (EPA) in Mansfield.Located in the centre of Mansfield., the purpose-built campus offers 9 fully air-conditioned state-of-the-art spaces with sprung floor, sound facilities, mirrored rooms and natural light in a spacious and contemporary building. The largest studio is 3,864 square feet (46 feet wide by 85 feet long) ensuring no overcrowding in lessons. The Academy also provides purpose-built study rooms, common room meeting areas with hot and cold drinks and snacks. Wifi is available throughout with full CCTV covering all areas for added security.
About the courseThis General HNC course provides a solid grounding in the performing arts, which students can build on when choosing to progress to higher level studyStudents will explore the three main areas of singing, dance and acting, as well as the contextual development of performing arts in the UK and globally. From a list of optional units, students can select one of two pathways - Dance or Musical Theatre - enabling them to specialise when progressing to the Level 5 Higher National Diploma courses.
Core units for both pathways:-The Performing Arts Industry -Professional Development -Jazz Dance 1 -Choreography 1-Musical Theatre History in Practice
Specialist units for Dance pathway:-Contemporary Dance 1 -Ballet 1-Dance for Camera
Planned units for Musical Theatre pathway-Singing 1-Vocal Repertoire
AssessmentAssessment is continuous, providing a range of evidence of your learning. This will include: practical demonstrations and live performances, essays, journals/log books, rehearsal evidence, video evidence, presentations, group projects and e portfolios.
Qualification awardedLevel 4 Higher National Certificate in Performing Arts (General) awarded by Pearson
BursariesWe want our courses to be accessible to students from any background, so we’ve put together a cash support package in the form of non-repayable bursaries to provide financial help where it’s really needed. Details for 2024-25 will be advertised once approved by the university regulator – the Office for Students (OfS). Please check our website - www.nottinghamcollege.ac.uk - for more information.
Your career and progressionExam type
UCAS TariffUCAS Tariff:
48 Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
PPP Grades / Points required
T Level:
P Grades / Points required
You’ll need a minimum of 48 UCAS points. This should be from an NVQ Level 3 vocational qualification in a performance discipline, or A Levels (ideally including a performing arts subject) and/or substantial practical performing experience.Please Note: As part of the admissions process, all applicants meeting the minimum entry requirements will be asked to attend an audition and informal interview at Expressions Performing Arts Academy in Mansfield. (Audition fee of £30.00 applies, payable direct to EPA).
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Nottingham College welcomes applicants with T Levels for admission to our Level 4 and 5 programmes.
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