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NC Higher Acting and Theatre Performance

SCQF Level 6

This new SQA Group Award has been developed to offer students an intensive and practical course which will prepare them for further study at HNC/D and/or degree level. The course is also ideal for those with experience, who want a formal national qualification in Drama.

What You Study

A range of subjects will be offered, a sample of which is listed below:

  • Performance
  • Acting/Movement/Voice
  • Audition Skills
  • Singing
  • Dance

Practical Projects

You will have the opportunity to gain Higher Drama as part of the course and will be involved in our performance projects, for which this College has had an excellent reputation for many years.

Duration and Attendance

One Year Full-time

Entry Requirements

One of the following:

  • 4 Standard Grades/Intermediate 2 including English or Drama at a Grade 1 or 2, or C and above (SCQF level 5).
  • Evidence of experience in Youth Theatre/school plays
  • Experience or other qualifications will be considered on an individual basis

AND

  • Successful interview

Further Study

  • HNC/D Acting and Performance, Adam Smith College
  • HNC/D Musical Theatre, Adam Smith College
  • BA Acting, Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
  • BA Contemporary Performance Practice, Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
  • BA (Hons) Drama and Performance, Queen Margaret University
  • BA Community Arts, Strathclyde University
  • BA Theatre Studies, Glasgow University
  • BA (Hons) Performance, University of the West of Scotland – Year 3 Entry
  • Year 3 'top-up' Degrees in Performing Arts
  • Accredited Drama Schools throughout the UK
  • BA (Hons) Stage and Screen, Napier University

Entry to degree courses in Performing Arts is by audition therefore formal articulation routes do not exist, apart from at the University of the West of Scotland, Napier and Queen Margaret Universities.

Career Opportunities

  • Professional acting work in Theatre, TV, Film and Radio
  • Community Drama Worker
  • Drama Teacher
  • Many of our students go on to work in a range of areas where drama training is an asset recognised by employers

This course is currently offered on the date(s) and venue(s) listed below.

Method of Study Starts Ends Based at Apply
Full Time 05 Sep 2011 15 Jun 2012 Kirkcaldy (St Brycedale Campus) course full
Part Time Day 05 Sep 2011 15 Jun 2012 Kirkcaldy (St Brycedale Campus) course full
Full Time 03 Sep 2012 14 Jun 2013 Kirkcaldy (St Brycedale Campus) apply online
Part Time Day 03 Sep 2012 14 Jun 2013 Kirkcaldy (St Brycedale Campus) apply online

While we make every attempt to ensure the accuracy of course information, this is subject to change, as part of our continuous improvement process.

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