Ignite Musical Theatre - Level 3

You will hold 4 GCSE’s at grade 4 or above including English and Maths.

Alternatively, you will hold a Level 2 Diploma at Merit grade in the subject.

You will successfully complete a mandatory interview with either an audition or portfolio of work.

Please note that entry requirements and course offer can be subject to change at any time.

Upon successful completion of your first year of training, you will receive a Level 3 Diploma in Performing & Production Arts (Musical Theatre Pathway). Then, after successful completion of your second year, you will receive a Level 3 Extended Diploma in Performing & Production Arts (Musical Theatre Pathway).

• Classical ballet technique
• Contemporary and classical theatre
• Physical theatre and movement in performance
• Tap dance
• Commercial and jazz dance
• Musical theatre performance
• The physical body (delivered with a focus on The Alexander Technique, which is a standard industry professional practice)
• Practitioner study (examples - acting: Stanislavski, Brecht, Grotowski, Meisner. dance: Fosse, Cole, Mattox, Bourne. music: Robert-Brown, Manual-Miranda, Larson)
• Singing technique & voice (delivered through the Estill International Voice Training model, which is also a standard industry professional practice)
• Audition techniques
• Creation of your bespoke Professional Practice Portfolio
• Choreography/directing/music direction

• Practical performances
• Workshops
• Auditions and developmental rehearsals
• Written logs
• Self-tapes
• Vlogs or digital portfolios

There are no exams with UAL qualifications. All modules are assessed at pass/fail only until your final module, the Final Major Project -  in which all the knowledge and skills you have developed over the course are put to use in a project designed by you and the tutors to showcase your unique skills and thus maximise your potential in terms of your final grade.

As part of your course, you will be required to complete a period of work experience. This forms an essential component of your overall study hours and is designed to support your learning and progression. The number of hours you need to complete will vary depending on the level and type of qualification you are undertaking. There is an expectation that your placement will be relevant to your chosen course, helping you gain valuable insight and practical skills in your subject area. While learners are expected to secure their own placement, our dedicated Work Experience Coordinator will support you throughout the process and ensure that all placements meet the necessary compliance and safeguarding requirements.

Your course will help you build on your English and maths skills in a practical setting. All Ignite students will participate in activities that require these skills throughout their two years training; through submitting written documentation to support practical assessments and working in an industry-grade theatre and production arts workshop.

Tutorial is a program of essential topics affecting you as a potential employee and member of a community. You will cover topics to improve employability skills, mental fitness (both for you and those around you) and much more. It is an essential part of your personal development.

As part of you weekly timetable, you will be expected to take part in Tutorial. This consists of a 1-1 meeting (at least 3 a year) and Personal Development activities that develop you both personally and professionally. Part of the focus is to raise digital Standards and take part in Employer Engagement Activities such as guest speakers, logging Work Experience and in person and online networking.

We work with Student Experience, Careers and your Curriculum team to ensure your Tutorial elements link to your industry area and to create opportunities to develop key skills for profile raising as well as enabling you to create competitive applications and CVs.

Tutorial is also an opportunity to check in with you as part of a group and individually. You can discuss any issues you might be having that affect your learning and essentially identify strategies and support available to you.

We pride ourselves on outstanding success and progression rates, with previous learners achieving places at Laine Theatre Arts, Italia Conti, Bird College, Urdang Academy, Performers College, Emil Dale, The Brighton Academy, ICTheatre and many more!

Alternatively, should you feel you need a little more time to develop your skills before you pursue professional training further, you can apply for our Higher National Certificate in Performing Arts here at Kidderminster College.