Performing Arts & Photography
Dance and Drama BA Hons (Dance) with Kingston University London
Campus Granton Campus
Qualification SCQF Level 10
Study mode Full time
Duration 41 weeks
Start date
Aug 2022
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Course overview
The BA (Hons) Dance and Drama degree at Edinburgh College is an intensive industry training course delivered by Kingston University. Challenge your drama and dance potential as you emerge yourself in the art of dance through critical performance techniques. This is a university-level course that will ensure you are prepared for an industry standard to progress into a career as a portfolio artist. As part of becoming a skilled practitioner, you will critically engage in industry practices and learn how to take a simple performance idea and bring it to life.
You will develop a range of transferable skills to equip you for the demands of a competitive world.
Performing Arts Studio Scotland (PASS) has a range of exceptional professional facilities including the Pass studio theatre as well as dance, acting and aerial studios
Immerse yourself in the art of dance and drama as you gain essential experience in professional environments and make crucial connections with industry professionals.
Please see the audition information.
The BA course is also a member of the Spotlight Graduate scheme, our BA students can apply to become Graduate Spotlight members during the first term of the year. 'Spotlight is the industry's leading casting platform helping to connect performers, agents and casting directors. We are the go-to platform for acting jobs, auditions and casting calls for film, TV and theatre in the UK and further afield.' Spotlight graduate membership is the stamp of professionalism that puts you in the best place to promote yourself to the industry as you complete your training.
What you will learn
- Drama Production Projects
- Dance Production
- Dance Making 3 - Creation and Collaboration
- Body Conditioning for Performers
- Study Skills for Performing Arts
- Tutorial for Performing Arts
- Fundamental Dance Techniques
- Dance Live Performance
- Personal Development and Planning
- Voice
- CPD
Placement information
Access to Dance - Enables students to organise and undertake a 40 - 120-hour placement with a professional dance organisation in a career path of their choice such as
- Community dance teaching
- Dance education
- Community dance management
- Dance event organisation
- Dance company management
- Dance Outreach
This module allows you to gain a greater understanding of current practice and expectations when working in the professional dance industry with a range of contexts and settings, allowing you to start to define who you are as a practitioner, artist or creator.
How the course is assessed
- You will be assessed through practical, portfolio, presentations and written assessments
Number of days per week
- 5 days per week
Entry requirements
- HND Dance Artist or Professional Dance performance (Graded Unit A/B result)
- HND Musical Theatre with a Graded unit A/B result
Information on Tests / Auditions / Interview Requirements
Audition Process
The online process for summer applicants
Stage 1: Complete the application form and attach the following evidence
- Creative Solo: You will have to submit a 1.5-minute solo piece exploring one of the following themes; political corruption, the Importance of social classes, cultural identities, and the influence of technology on individual or gender classifications. The final choice of the theme must relate to one of these four categories; therefore, you have a lot of artistic freedom as to what the focus of your solo will be. This recording can be uploaded to a private Youtube page but the video must be unlisted to be viewed and assessed.
- You will be sent 3 links to Jazz, Contemporary and Ballet Content please learn and submit via a link on your application or directly to the BA email address below.
- Please upload your response to the following question within your application in the personal statement section.
Written Task: 500 words that address the following question:
Question: If dance is a reflection of the world in which we live and our position in it – what do you want to say? Who do you want to say it to? And how will you say it?
Applications must be fully submitted before an interview date is sent out.
You will be interviewed by two of the BA teaching faculty who will ask you a series of critical questions to further assess your suitability for the course.
Should you have any further questions regarding the course or audition process please mail us on
DramaDanceBA@edinburghcollege.ac.uk
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English Proficiency Requirements
ILETS 6.5Progression and Articulation Routes
- MA in Dance Science at Edinburgh University
- MEd Learning and Teaching in the Performing Arts at RCS
- PGDE at Edinburgh Napier University, University of Edinburgh
- MA Programme at Institute of the Arts, Barcelona
Career options
- Teaching
- Performing
- Choreographing
- Directing
- Dance Management
- Community Dance Artist
Study Options
| Campus | Study mode | Start date | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Granton Campus | Full time | 29/08/22 | 41 Weeks |
