Part-time adult education, evening classes: London: City Lit

Advanced performance diploma

This intensive, one-year, accredited course focuses on performance, and gives you a potential progression route from study to work. It entitles you to a student equity card. You will receive individual mentoring and work within a small collaborative unit, building up a portfolio of work for examination, culminating in an agents' showcase. You may apply if you have completed a two-year accredited drama course or have comparable experience. Tutors include: various guest artists, Linda French, Petina Hapgood, Jon Lee, Robyn Moore, Georgina Sowerby, David Thorpe, Martin Wimpress, Brian Carter, Vernon Thompson and Vivienne Rochester. Auditions for 2011/12 are held on 12-15 July 2011. Please call to book your audition and receive an application form on 0207 492 2542. Please note: there is a non-refundable audition fee of £15. The induction week is Monday to Friday, 10.00 - 17.00, 5 Sept - 9 Sept 2011. The course then runs on Monday, Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 12 Sept 2011 - 4 Jul 2012.

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Key course information

Dates
12/09/11 - 04/07/12

Day(s)
Mon-Wed

Duration
37 weeks

Time
09:00 - 18:15

Fees
Full fee: £4058^NC

Venue
KS - Keeley Street

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Course code
DC008*

Availability
Contact department

^NC: No concessionary fees available as there is no government funding for this course.

This course has started

It may still be possible to enrol. Please call 020 7831 7831 to discuss. Please note that you will have missed some of the course content and it may not be possible for the tutor to fully cover this with you.

Course outline

What is the course about?

An intensive one-year course that provides a ladder of progression from vocational study to work within the arts.

What topics will we cover?

Performance. A core programme of integrated acting disciplines such as visual audio work, voice, movement, audition technique and scene study, culminating in a showcase.

By the end of this course you should be able to:

Take the Trinity Guildhall examination.
Prepare, devise and perform your own showcase.
Work successfully in a collaborative context.
Demonstrate the ability to work in a rigorous, creative, diverse, challenging art form.

What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?

Advanced - you must have completed a recognised two-year acting training programme or have a significant record of a body of good quality acting work.

How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?

Individual work and group work. There will be an emphasis on individual working within a company framework. You are expected to take responsibility for devising and producing your own as well as collaborative work. You are also required to complete homework to ensure your professional development.

Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?

Yes - please ask us about this.

Do I need to have an interview before I can enrol?

Yes. Before you can enrol on this course, you need to have an advisory interview with the relevant department. Without this the enrolment team will be unable to process your enrolment. Please contact the department to arrange your interview, or to find out about drop-in sessions.

What feedback will I get?

You will receive regular feedback from your tutor throughout the course, as and when appropriate. At the end of the course you and your tutor are asked to assess the progress you have made. Tutor, peer, group feedback, tutorials, audio/visual playback recordings.

How will I be able to give my views on the course?

Please complete the evaluation form at the end of your course. These are monitored and help us to continually improve our courses.

How do I find out if I can get some support for my learning?

You may be interested in: education and careers advice; financial and childcare support; disability support; support for Deaf and hearing-impaired students; dyslexia support; English and maths support; counselling, and library services (supported learning centre). To find out what may be available to you, and how to apply, see page 213 of the 11/12 course guide, or visit www.citylit.ac.uk/students

When I've finished, what course can I do next?

Any specialist courses.

General information and advice on courses at City Lit is available from the Information and Advice Shop, open Monday to Friday 12:00 – 19:00 during term time, and Monday to Friday 12:00 – 17:00 out of term time. See the course guide for term dates and further details.

Who can I contact for further information?

Tel: 020 7492 2542

drama@citylit.ac.uk

Drop-in advice During term-time: Monday & Wednesday 12.30 - 13.30 and 17.30 - 18.30 Thursday 17.30 - 18.30 Non term-time Tuesday 12.30 - 13.30 Wednesday 17.30 - 18.30.

To enrol on a course, call 020 7831 7831.

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Dates	Day(s)	Time	Duration	Fees	Snr	Conc	Code	Availability
12/09/11 to 04/07/12	Mon-Wed	09:00 - 18:15	37 weeks	£4058	£4058	£4058	DC008	Contact department	» Select
12/09/11 to 04/07/12	Mon-Wed	09:00 - 18:15	37 weeks	£4058	£4058	£4058	DC007	Full	» Select