BA (Hons) Musical Theatre with Professional Placement Bachelor's degree at Falmouth University

In this practice-based module, you'll develop an understanding of how to challenge and develop your vocal and physical capabilities. You'll participate in regular vocal and movement/dance classes to build the skills that are essential to the musical theatre performer.

In this module, you'll develop a foundational knowledge and understanding of musical theatre history. Through a series of lectures and seminars, you'll be introduced to a range of seminal works and genres that are significant to the contextual and cultural development of musical theatre.

In this module, you'll explore a range of story-telling modes and practices, which will enable you to deploy the practices of body, voice, language, imagination, live presence and, where appropriate, direct address, to create impactful performance for an audience. You'll also consider the relationship of character to action and will develop narratives via a process of research, improvisation and rehearsal.

In this module, you'll explore a range of dance and movement techniques that are essential to the musical theatre performer. Through classes including Ballet, Tap, Jazz and Body Conditioning, you'll gain a fundamental understanding of posture, placement and strength and an awareness of musicality, style and performance techniques. You'll also establish a critical understanding of key musical theatre contexts and practitioners.

In this module, you'll work towards a grounded theoretical and practical knowledge of vocal functionality and voice production. The module will build upon the basic skills acquired in Movement & Singing: Foundational Techniques, developing your technique in breath use, resonance, placement and approach to text and vocal expression. Through individual tutorials and group classes, you'll also establish the foundation of a confident and effective personal vocal technique.

In this module, you'll draw upon established rehearsal techniques to develop an organised, collaborative and structured approach to a rehearsal process and performance. You'll learn the key principles and practices of building a character and analysing the action contained in a range of designated texts. The module will deepen your understanding of character-building strategies.

In this module, you'll deepen your knowledge and experience of core dance styles in Musical Theatre. During your practical sessions, you'll explore choreography, develop your knowledge of seminal practitioners and learn to communicate character, emotion and narrative through a confident and fluid use of your developing technique.

In this module, you'll work towards developing your knowledge and understanding of spoken voice, technical singing, musicianship and text work within the context of musical theatre. Through individual tutorials and group classes, you'll also advance your existing knowledge of vocal anatomy, singing and spoken production, character development and text work, and further refine and progress your technical skills.

Working as an ensemble cast, you'll study, rehearse, perform and evaluate pieces from a varied repertoire of contrasting musical theatre content. This project will draw together all the skills you've developed in singing, dance and acting and will work towards a performance presentation. You'll expand your understanding of the range of demands placed upon the performer, while integrating these skills in rehearsal towards a unified and collaborative approach to performance.

You'll continue to develop all theoretical and practical aspects of your dance and movement practice, securing a sustainable and consistent physical technique appropriate for professional employment. You'll also advance your knowledge of key musical theatre dance styles by studying and performing routines, songs and scenes from iconic musicals. Practical classes in essential dance techniques will continue to advance and progress your practice by introducing more complex tasks and refining your p

Through an exploration of repertoire, you'll be challenged to explore the emotional, physical and vocal responses to both music and text. This will result in an expanding personal portfolio of songs and repertoire together with an enhanced awareness of your personal potential and employability. Voice & text classes will focus on different styles of sung and spoken text and will explore the intersections between speaking and singing technique.

The module will form the foundation of your development from student to professional performer. Seminars, lectures and workshops will include theatre audition technique, visiting industry professionals and guest artist talks which will inform you of current industry practices. You'll explore the importance of your personal profile, professionalism and self-promotion.

Here, you'll advance your skills and the application of your existing techniques through classes, masterclasses and workshops guided by staff, guest artists and industry professionals. Building on knowledge gained in Professional Preparation in Year Two, you'll work on voice reel and showreel material that can be added to your personal promotional website. You'll also learn the technique of self-taping and its importance as an auditioning tool within the industry.

In this module, you'll expand your creative potential both as a performer and maker. You'll be encouraged to explore and develop existing, new and original work to consider and create new professional employment opportunities. You'll use your skills to contribute to the creation of new musical theatre work, either by developing your own ideas and material and/or by working collaboratively to select and adapt resources already in existence from page to stage.

In collaboration with a director, choreographer, musical director and production team, you'll work towards a fully supported public performance. You'll work in an intensive rehearsal environment as part of a theatre company and fully integrate all your performance skills in the areas of dance, singing and acting. This production is the culmination of all the skills gained and developed during your degree.

In this module, you'll work towards the selection and rehearsal of material for a live/digital showcase. You'll follow a professional rehearsal model, working in collaboration with a Director, Musical Director and Choreographer and production/technical team. Your final piece(s) will showcase advanced integrated repertoire and demonstrate the culmination of all learned performance techniques.