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Submitted by csouthworth on 11 January 2012 - 1.45am
Course Overview

Type of Course and Awarding Body 

A Level - AQA

AS

Level 

Level Three

What's it all about? 

A level dance aims to develop you as both a performer and a choreographer, and you will get to build on your creative talent through expression and movement. This course will encourage you to think critically about dance as an art form, and develop your technique with the opportunity to create performance pieces that will be showcased throughout the year!

Progression 

Studying dance opens the door to a huge range of careers in the performance and arts industries, but is also brilliant for boosting your confidence and communication skills. This leads the way to careers which involve interaction - such as teaching or therapy.

Entry Requirements 

In general, five GCSEs (grade C or above) are required to undertake an A level programme at the College, and these should include at least grade C in English and maths.

Duration 

One year

Are there any exams? 

AS Exam 40%
AS Course work 60%

A2 Exam 45%
A2 Exam Coursework 55%

Course Content

What does the course involve? 

The first year looks at understanding dance, choreography and performance.

By year two, you will be ready to explore dance appreciation, content and context, and will get involved in both group and solo choreography. You will also get to choose a specialism: ballet, jazz or modern dance. There's plenty of opportunity to participate in workshops with professional dance companies and attend performances in local theatres.

An enrichment trip to London is also available, where you will take dance classes at Pineapple Dance Studios and watch the professionals at one of London's major dance houses.

Course Facts

September

Full-time

Goschen Centre

Please contact info@cityplym.ac.uk or phone reception on 01752 305300 for details

Advanced

ASFT


Certain "part-time" courses may become "full-time" courses if additional courses are taken.

If you are aged 16-18, due to Government funding, tuition fees may not be applicable for your course (Please note: this does not apply to foundation degrees or access to higher education courses, and other courses not eligible for public funding).

Please note that fees quoted apply to courses starting in the academic year 2011 / 12 (August 2011 - July 2012). There may be a slight increase in fees for courses starting 2012 / 13.

September

Part-time

Kings Road Centre

Please contact info@cityplym.ac.uk or phone reception on 01752 305300 for details

Please contact info@cityplym.ac.uk or phone reception on 01752 305300 for details.

Please contact info@cityplym.ac.uk or phone reception on 01752 305300 for details

Advanced

ASPT


Certain "part-time" courses may become "full-time" courses if additional courses are taken.

If you are aged 16-18, due to Government funding, tuition fees may not be applicable for your course (Please note: this does not apply to foundation degrees or access to higher education courses, and other courses not eligible for public funding).

Please note that fees quoted apply to courses starting in the academic year 2011 / 12 (August 2011 - July 2012). There may be a slight increase in fees for courses starting 2012 / 13.

Click here to request an application form be sent to you through the post or download a printable copy.

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