This inspiring programme will develop your performance skills and understanding of the performing arts industry. You will develop your knowledge and skills through a range of performance-based projects, accompanied by demonstrations and guidance from your industry-experienced tutors.
You are given opportunities to perform for the public and local schools throughout the year. You will study a variety of acting, musical, performing and dance skills. This will lead to a final group project at the end of the year.
Those who successfully complete the qualification, and all other elements of their study programme, may progress onto a Level 3 qualification within the Bristol Institute of Performing Arts, SGS College or another education provider.
The performing arts and leisure industry is one of the few areas in the jobs market that has sustained levels of employment and has even shown areas of growth in the present economic climate.
There is a work experience requirement linked to your programme and all students will complete industry-related placements.
4 GCSEs at grade 3 (D) or above. Performance experience is useful but not essential; however, passion and enthusiasm for the performing arts are a must! You will be required to attend a practical audition workshop and take part in an interview for the course.
The FdA and HND qualifications take two years to complete full-time or four years part-time. Upon successfully completing a FdA or HND programme you can progress onto a "top-up" level 6 bachelors qualification. This additional top-up course would allow you to achieve a BA (Hons) qualification in one year full-time or two years part-time.
Part-time is only available on selected programmes, please contact admissions for further information.
A UAL Extended Diploma takes two years to complete. Upon successful completion this qualification is the equivalent of three A-Levels.
Part-time is only available on selected programmes, please contact admissions for further information.
We believe training should be affordable and accessible for all. That's why our audition and interview process is completely FREE.
We've designed our audition and interview process to be as relaxed as possible, we want to see the best version of you, in an environment you feel comfortable and supported to achieve your best.
To apply for a degree or university course you must apply via UCAS. If you'd like to talk through your application before submitting, please contact our admissions team.
Once you've successfully submitted your application our admissions coordinator will be in touch, you will then be allocated the next available audition/interview date.
University level admissions are coordinated centrally by the SGS Degree and University Student Experience and Recruitment Team.
Admissions for our college level courses is via the SGS Group online applications portal. Please use the "apply now" button at the top of this course page, this will launch the SGS application portal. You can only apply for one course at a time. If you'd prefer to apply by paper please contact our admissions team.
College admissions are coordinated centrally by the SGS College Further Education Admissions Team.
All our Further Education (FE) college courses are free to UK residents who are under 19 years old on the 31st August. You will be expected to contribute towards the cost of specialist materials and resources (material fee). However, depending on your circumstances, you may be eligible for financial help to cover part or all of your material fee from SGS College's Money Management Service. You should apply for financial support as soon as you have been offered a place. If you are aged 19 or over on 31st August 2019 and you are a UK/EU resident you will normally be required to pay a course fee. If you're over 19 years of age, please contact us directly for full fee information.
Don't let the cost of funding your future put you off. All our university level programmes are eligible for Student Finance England, Wales or Scotland. If eligible Student Finance will cover the full tuition cost of your university programme, you may also be eligible for a maintenance loan to support your living/travel expenses. Part-time course fees are reduced by 50% of the full-time fee per academic year.
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The Level 1&2 Diploma in Performing & Production Arts provides a full-time introduction to performance, production and design for the Performing Arts that give students a broad diagnostic experience that develops an understanding of Performing Arts as a collaborative activity. The qualification aims to enable students to reengage with education and acquire the requisite skills, knowledge and understanding to progress to further education and employment. More information - https://www.arts.ac.uk/partnerships/ual-awarding-body/qualifications/performing-arts
FdA - A foundation degree is a degree level qualification, which combines academic study with work place learning. Designed in association with employers, they are qualifications to equip people with the relevant skills, knowledge and understanding to achieve academic results as well as improve performance and entry into the profession. You can "top-up" an FdA qualification to a Bachelors degree by studying an additional year on either on of our "top-up" programmes or one at another institution. This is known as a 2+1 study mode.
FdA - A foundation degree is a degree level qualification, which combines academic study with work place learning. Designed in association with employers, they are qualifications to equip people with the relevant skills, knowledge and understanding to achieve academic results as well as improve performance and entry into the profession. You can "top-up" an FdA qualification to a Bachelors degree by studying an additional year on either our "top-up" or at another institution. This is known as a 2+1 study mode.
BA (Hons) - Our one year BA (Hons) "top-up" course provides students with the opportunity to "top-up" their FdA or HND qualification to a bachelors. You can also join us from another institute for your "top-up"
HND - An HND is equivalent to the second year of a Bachelors degree. It takes two years of full-time study to complete, or three to four years part time, and is designed to equip you with skills relevant to your chosen career
The Bristol Institute of Performing Arts is proud to be part of South Gloucestershire and Stroud College.
The Bristol Institute of Performing Arts was previously known as the South West Academy of Dramatic Arts (SWADA) at Filton College.
A key requirement for obtaining many jobs is to achieve a good standard of English and maths. Therefore, learners that do not yet have a GCSE grade 4 (C) in these subjects will be enrolled on either a GCSE or functional skills course alongside their main study programme.