Associate Diploma Course in Musical Theatre Teaching
Our Part-time ASSOCIATE DIPLOMA course is a Professional qualification for students who have attained Audition standards / ability / potential to approx grade 6 level in any two of the following subject areas: Singing / Speech & Drama / Instrumental Skills / Musical Theory and who wish to embark on a career in Music and Drama. Acceptance on the courses is by interview & audition.
Prospective Students
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Age : 15 years
Singing /Speech & Drama/Instrumental skills : Grade 5 or equivalent
Other two of the disciplines mentioned : Grade 4/5 for 2nd discipline & Grade 1/2 for 3rd Discipline
Language : English language proficiency to secondary 3 level OR C6 at GCE O level OR Grade 5 at N level OR equivalent
NB : AUDITION / INTERVIEW : In all courses 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 main discipline and undertake various tests in Musicianship or Speech to assess their suitability for the course, and discuss their reasons for applying , general interests
The Associate Diploma Course can be taken as a teacher in the student’s main study (Musical Theatre Teaching) & 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 Related Study Areas eg keyboard; music literacy; Stagecraft
The Second Module is a (“Development “) Module
1. Aims to progress from technical to artistic considerations
2. Supporting group tuition in related study areas to heighten perception & understanding of the discipline
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 related study Areas will be on training, repertoire and art of teaching for those students taking the teacher’s option .
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.
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.
Associate Diplomas & Licentiate Diplomas will be awarded as follows :-
Pass …………………………………………..65% to 74%
Pass with Credit………………………………75% 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.
Teacher - Student Ratio (Individual) 1:1 Group 1:4
Tutors: Andrew Wilkinson / Margaret E Park
Fees for Musical Theatre Associate Diploma course:
(Teaching) $8696 (includes registration, audition , assessments, miscellaneous).
Final exam fee $1400 (accompanist required at students own expense).