Diploma In Musical Theatre Central Area, Central

Course details

Our DIPLOMA course is a Professional qualification for students who have attained Grade 8 standard in Pianoforte, Violin, Singing, Speech & Drama ( Teacher's Only ) and who wish to embark on a career in Music or Drama. Acceptance on the courses is by interview & audition.

Prospective Students

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
DIPLOMA COURSE IN MUSICAL THEATRE TEACHING or DIPLOMA COURSE IN MUSICAL THEATRE PERFORMANCE

Minimum Age : 16 years ( Recommended Age )
Musical Theatre: Students must demonstrate at audition, performing standards/ability/potential to approximately Grade 6 Level in any TWO of the following subject areas: Singing/Drama/Instrumental Skills/Musical Theory
Language: O level English Standard

NB : AUDITION/ INTERVIEW : The prospective students must attend an audition and interview with the Directors of the School for which an audition fee is payable. They will be required to perform two contrasting solos in their chosen disciplines and undertake various tests in Musicianship and Speech/Drama to assess their suitability for the course, and discuss their reasons for applying, general interests, etc.

The Diploma Course can be taken as a teacher or performer and consists of one year's part-time tuition on a modular basis involving 36 hours individual tuition on the main study, and 36 hours group tuition in supporting subjects. The final performance examination carries 70% of the overall assessment, with the remaining 30% being made up from examinations and assignments during each of the three modules, Foundation, Development and Performance Modules; each module being complete in itself.

The First Module is a Foundation Module
1. Focus on choice of Programme of candidate's final recital, sufficient technical basis for performance at this level.
2. Supporting group tuition in Music will be on Musical Literacy.
3. Supporting groups in Speech subjects will be on Theory of Speech, including Phonetics, Breathing, Voice Production, Posture, Vocal Modulation.

The Second Module is a ("Development ") Module
1. Aims to progress from technical to artistic considerations.
2. Supporting group tuition in Music will be on more Advanced Musical Literacy and Interpretation to heighten perception & understanding.
3. Supporting groups in Speech subjects will be on Effective Interpretation and Vocal Physiology.

The Third Module is the The Final ("Performance) Module
1. Aims to bring together the candidate's technical & artistic skills in a typical "lunchtime recital .
2. Supporting group tuition in Music will be on aural training, repertoire and art of teaching (Teacher's Only).
3. Supporting groups in Speech subjects will be on Phonics & Art of Teaching (Teacher's Only).

At the conclusion of each module the candidate's progress will be assessed in a series of written and aural examinations and an assignment designed to explore the candidate's assimilation of the detail of each module.
Students may opt to take Diploma Examinations of other recognized institutions during the course with the approval of the Directors. The fees and applications are the responsibility of the student.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
In all courses candidates must obtain a minimum of 65% in the work through the year, and demonstrate satisfactory attendance ( 85%minimum) and behavior.
The final "Performance Module examinations carry 70% of the total assessment , the remaining 30% being made up from examinations & assessments made at the end of the two earlier modules.
Diplomas will be awarded as follows :-
Pass ..65% to 74%
Pass with Credit75% to 84%
Pass with Distinction..85% to 100%

UNSUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES
Those receiving less than 65% will be entitled to appeal to the Academic Board which has the final say in all cases. The Board will determine which modules/ examinations can be re-taken to secure a pass.