NPA - Level 6

Musical Theatre

This course is optional

What will you study in this course?

The National Progression Award (NPA) in Musical Theatre (SCQF Level 6) offers you the opportunity to develop your skills in the areas of acting, music and dance, all in the context of musical theatre. The NPA also provides the specific skills, knowledge and resources that may be called on when preparing for auditions for entry to musical theatre, drama or music courses and/or the theatre or performing arts profession.

You need to successfully complete three Units in order to achieve the NPA in Musical Theatre: There is one mandatory Unit (at SCQF Level 6):

Acting through Song

There are four optional Units from which you must choose two Units:

Theatre Performers: Solo Singing Skills
Theatre Performers: Group Singing Skills
Group Dance Performance
Preparation for Audition

Where does this course lead to?

This NPA in Musical Theatre will give you a platform which would allow you to progress into further education and on to a National Certificate or HNC programme or help you to be better equipped to work in the performing arts industry.

Course methodology

Learning and teaching approaches should include lectures, individual and group work supported by resources, eg hand outs and worksheets which should incorporate problem-solving exercises. Candidates should be encouraged to use and become familiar with a wide range of Musical Theatre repertoire and resources including ICT.

Assessment in this course

The assessment strategy for this NPA aims for a balanced approach to assessment as well as complementary and supplementary methods of assessment which reflect the nature of the subject area. Most of the assessment is practical based with written assignments and projects, where this is appropriate.

Additional Information

Pupils would benefit from previous experience of any or some of the following: Drama/Music/Dance Courses; Nat 5 Drama, Dance or Music; National Courses in Drama, Dance or Music at Higher Level.

Moreover, it would be expected that candidates would have an interest and/or some experience of Musical Theatre or acting and performance. Relevant work experience would also be beneficial.

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