Performing Arts 2016/17. courses

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Performing

2016/17

courses

Arts

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LET’S GLOW

Let’s Glow festival features performances and exhibitions from college students covering everything from music, theatre and dance to photography, film, art, animation, textiles and design. It runs from May to June, with

events taking place at venues across Edinburgh.

Edinburgh College is home to the Performing Arts Studio Scotland (PASS), one of the country’s largest and most respected centres for training in the performing arts. We are delighted to have renowned actress and double BAFTA Award winner Emma Thomson as our Patron. Whether you’re a future star of stage and screen, looking to break into technical theatre, or see yourself in make-up artistry or costume design, this is the place to be!

Our partners include Scottish Dance Theatre, the National Theatre of Scotland and the BBC. This allows us to regularly invite industry experts to deliver workshops. We recognise the importance of providing you with the professional facilities you need for success. That’s why you’ll find seven dedicated rehearsal studios and a modern, purpose built theatre, right here on campus. All this makes PASS the perfect place to showcase your talents. You’ll gain rewarding experience delivering exciting performances to both fellow students and the public through out the year.

We will support you to walk into the industry straight from graduation, or to continue on to higher education courses such as those at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. 95% of our students who apply are accepted to university.

PERFORMING ARTS

“PASS is an exciting, high octane cutting edge centre which will attract much of the wealth of talent in Scotland and beyond. I’m very proud to be patron!”

EMMA THOMSON

DOUBLE BAFTA AWARD WINNER AND PATRON OF THE PERFORMING ARTS STUDIO SCOTLAND AT EDINBURGH COLLEGE

“PASS is a fantastic stepping stone to a career in the arts. Through the encouragement and support, and the most high quality of training, I realised I could pursue a career in acting. I would highly recommend Edinburgh College to anyone with an interest in the arts and wish the college every success with PASS”.

KAREN GILLAN

FORMER STUDENT & DR WHO STAR

Since leaving College, Karen went on to study in London at the Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts before appearing in popular tv shows such as The Kevin Bishop Show and medical drama Harley Street. Karen’s popularity has seen a sharp rise since she appeared as Amy Pond, Dr Who’s assistant in early 2010.

AWARDS

Justyna Adamek from HND Year 2 Make-up artistry has been awarded a Distinction award in the Fashion Make-up Awards 2014 in Poland . Ex-students are working all over Scotland and Europe including at the National Theatre of Scotland, Black Light and the Brunton Theatre.

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PERFORMING ARTS

CROSS CURRENTS //

DANCE SPECTACULAR

Sixty Edinburgh College performing arts students brought the Royal Mile to a standstill with a pop-up performance to promote their end-of-year show at the King’s Theatre. The students from the college’s Performing Arts Studio Scotland (PASS) provided locals and tourists with a dance routine from the finale of their Cross Currents show.

The show is a choreographic collaboration between combining the expertise of PASS staff with the passion, energy and creativity of our student body. Students range from BTEC to degree level and Cross Currents showcases a variety of dance disciplines and genres.

It marked the end of a successful year for PASS that began with the announcement of actress Emma Thompson as its patron.

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NC AND HNC TECHNICAL THEATRE

“This was the best two years of my life. Thanks for making it true. Will keep you in my heart always”

Paivi Kahlman - mother and ex-ballet dancer

“My time on the HNC Technical Theatre course last year was the most fulfilling year I have spent in education”

Kate Adams – Freelance Stage manager

“Thank you so much for all the hard work you have all put in to making the past two years amazing!”

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Performing Arts:

Course Progression

NPA Technical Theatre NC Technical Theatre HNC Technical Theatre

Technical

Theatre

Make Up

Artistry

Theatre

Costume

BTEC Level 3 National Diploma Production Arts HND Theatre Costume Interpretation Year 1 HND Theatre Costume Interpretation Year 2

Musical

Theatre

NPA Musical Theatre BTEC L3 Certifi cate in Musical Theatre

QMU BA(Hons)

Drama & Performance NC Acting & Theatre

Performance

Acting

NC Creative Industries: Performing Arts HND Acting & Performance HNC Acting & Performance

HNC Acting & Performance(QMU) 2 year course(SCP)

BA(Hons) Acting for Stage & Screen

HND Make Up Artistry HNC Make Up Artistry VCTC L2 Certifi cate in Fashion Make Up VCTC L3 Certifi cate in Fashion & Photography Make Up

Dance

BTEC Level 3 National Diploma

Performing Arts(Dance) HNC Dance Artists HND Dance Artists

BA(Hons) Dance NPA Dance (SCP, L5) Dance: Body Conditioning HNC Professional Dance Performance (Dance for All)

SCQF Level 4

Equivalent to

Standard Grade General Intermediate 1 National 4

Level 8

Ready for 2nd/3rd year entry to university

Articulation

(Aligned uni courses)

Level 5

Equivalent to Standard Grade Credit Intermediate 2 National 5

Level 6

Equivalent to Highers

Level 7

Equivalent to Advanced Higher

Level 9

NPA Dance (SCP, L4) HND Professional Dance Performance (Dance for All)

BA (Hons) Make Up and Hair Design at SSU

(Southampton Solent University)

HND Year 1 Musical Theatre Glasgow Kelvin College

HND Year 2 Musical Theatre Glasgow Kelvin College

Royal Conservatoire Scotland BA Musical Theatre

HND (Year 2) Technical Theatre Fife College

University of West of Scotland BA Technical Theatre

Wimbledon College of Arts BA Costume Design

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COURSES

FT - Full-time, PT - Part-time I - International

OL - Open Learning, EV - Evening

G - Granton, Mi - Milton Road, Md - Midlothian, S - Sighthill

For more information about any of our courses please visit:

edinburghcollege.ac.uk/courses

Acting and Performance HND _G FT I

Study acting skills, acting in a production, voice and movement. In the second year you’ll gain practical experience in a range of production opportunities in both traditional and non-traditional spaces.

Acting and Theatre Performance NC _G FT

Explore drama and theatre and participate in a minimum of two performances to give you practical experience, ensuring you are well-prepared for further study and your future career.

Performing Arts - Musical Theatre

Diploma BTEC Level 3 S FT

Explore acting through singing and dancing. You’ll develop the performance, voice and dance skills, and will get the opportunity to build on your personal skills - useful in any profession. Creative Industries with Performing

Arts NC G FT

Develop a wide range of skills in acting, singing, dancing and theatre make-up. You will also cover essential business units in social media, working for yourself and creative analysis.

Campus Mode of Attendance

Course

Acting

Dance (1 Year Completion Award) BA

Honours G FT I

Develop your dance skills to a professional level in a nurturing and supportive environment, where you will build an understanding and awareness of dance as a force in society.

Professional Dance Performance HND _G* FT I

Delivered off-campus at Dance For All, develop the creative, technical and professional skills that you’ll need for a career in the dance industry. Through training and specialisation you’ll focus on performing, choreography and teaching (additional fees are payable for this course).

Dance NC _G* FT

Delivered off-campus at Dance For All, reach your full dance potential and develop your skills in ballet, classical, modern and jazz. The course is designed to achieve SQA units while beginning the first year of a three-year course (additional fees are payable for this course).

Dance Artists HND _G FT I

Through in-depth training, you’ll study the role of the dance artist. You’ll develop a

minimum of three dance techniques as well as choreography, teaching skills and supporting professional studies.

Performing Arts – Dance Diploma BTEC

Level 3 G FT

Explore the world of performing arts by studying a range of performance skills. You’ll focus on the essential techniques and disciplines needed for a career in dance and performing arts.

Course

Dance

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PERFORMING ARTS

RACHEL JOHNSON

Edinburgh College HND Theatre Costume Interpretation student, Rachel Johnson, beat off hundreds of other competitors to intern with the world’s largest arts and creative centre in Canada.

She said “The interview process was quite intense but I’m glad my lecturer encouraged me to go for it. I think my 18th century Marie Antoinette-style ladies dress caught the judges’ attention in particular, which is probably my most impressive piece.”

COURSES

FT - Full-time, PT - Part-time I - International

OL - Open Learning, EV - Evening

G - Granton, Mi - Milton Road, Md - Midlothian, S - Sighthill

For more information about any of our courses please visit:

edinburghcollege.ac.uk/courses

Make-up Artistry HND _G FT I

Develop the skills to pursue a career as a make-up artist. You’ll gain essential

work-experience throughout the course working with other course areas, as well as at a variety of fun charity functions.

Fashion and Photographic Make Up

Certificate VTCT Level 3 G EV

Enhance your skills in make-up artistry, and maintaining health and safety practices in a salon environment, while developing an essential understanding of client care and communications. (Additonal course fee and kit costs is payable for this course)

Course

Make-up Artistry

Technical Theatre HNC _G FT I

Develop a high level of skills and practical experience in a range of production and technical theatre disciplines. This qualification can lead directly into industry or higher education.

Technical Theatre NC _G FT

Explore your technical theatre skills and develop a wider understanding of drama and theatre. Topics include stage management, sound, lighting, set design, props and theatre appreciation.

Course

Technical Theatre

Theatre Costume Interpretation HND

BTEC G FT I

If you have an interest in theatre, film and the performing arts, develop your skills and knowledge by studying costume design, corsetry and pattern cutting, and follow a career in theatre wardrobe.

Production Arts Diploma BTEC Level 3 _G FT

If you’re interested in a career within production arts, this course will cover units in theatre, costume, prop making, make-up artistry, and hairdressing to enhance your current skills.

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For more information please visit:

edinburghcollege.ac.uk/courses

or call

0131 660 1010

Edinburgh College is a registered charity in Scotland. Charity number SCO21213

For up-to-date information on our course selection or to speak to an advisor please call 0131 660 1010.

Our course portfolio and campus allocation may be subject to alteration.

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