BA (Hons) Musical Theatre with Foundation Year Bachelor's degree at West London

Ensemble Singing Lab builds a solid foundation in singing skills for musical theatre performance, providing you with an embodied understanding of core principles around sung voice and musicianship in the context of Musical Theatre. Through practical classes, you will gain a foundational experiential understanding of vocal production and singing techniques whilst developing ensemble listening and harmony skills by exploring a diverse range of repertoire from around the world.

You will learn basic ballet, jazz and body conditioning techniques. Through conditioning classes, you will acquire an understanding of injury prevention, how the body is strengthened and prepared for dance. You will develop an understanding of the importance of nutrition, hydration and safe exercise for performance. You will learn choreography and technical exercises to develop and strengthen dance skill in ballet and jazz.

Working individually and in groups you will explore key techniques designed to hone the psychological preparation of the actor alongside of the physical aspect of discovering a character. Through this work, you will develop key skills required of the working actor such as: self-confidence, mental focus, awareness of the body, interrogation of text, creative thought, collaboration with others and awareness of craft.

You will explore musical theatre repertoire through analysis and performance. Integrating all three disciplines of singing, acting and dance you will learn and perform songs, choregraphy and script.

You will study a specific show from the canon of musical theatre, exploring and researching themes and contexts and performing extracts from the piece.

The module encourages creativity in the development of a 'Jukebox' musical performance. You will explore the development of the story through a catalogue of works agreed upon by all participants (suggestions may be put forward by the course team).

The aim of this module is for you to gain an understanding of singing technique and music theory. Through practical classes, you will learn about vocal production, anatomy and breath technique by exploring a diverse range of solo and ensemble repertoire. You will develop a solid understanding of music theory appropriate to the musical theatre performer. You will learn basic aural skills to develop your ability to recognise and sing musical intervals.

On this module, you will explore a range of acting practitioners and apply their theories to preparation and performance. You will develop key skills such as: self-confidence, focus, awareness of the body, staying present, imagination, listening, relaxation and collaboration. The module considers the stagecraft of how actors work. You will explore devising, improvisation and script work. You will engage in peer-to-peer feedback, self-analysis and responding to direction. Though practical applica

You will develop core dance skills and techniques relevant to Ballet and Jazz. You will develop technical skills alongside artistic interpretation of choreography. You will acquire an understanding of the anatomy, injury prevention, nutrition, hydration and safe exercise for performance.

Through integrating song, dance and acting, you will develop your knowledge and understanding of how to create and communicate characters and story. This module places the actor at the centre of Musical Theatre performance.

You will explore the evolution of Musical Theatre, discover key moments, investigate important figures and provide historical context. This module will look at global perspectives and influences on Musical Theatre as well as current international developments and trends. You will also explore critical and theoretical perspectives on the development of Musical Theatre.

Working with a creative team you will work with your peers as a professional theatre company to rehearse and perform a Revue Musical. You will understand and participate in the rehearsal process by replicating 'real life' industry practices within the rehearsal room. The Revue Musical will contain a selection of Musical Theatre material and be presented to an invited audience.

In this module, you will explore genres within musical theatre and the styles attributed to different writers, composers and choreographers. You will engage with a diverse range of material, to develop a practical understanding of the different techniques or approaches required. You will also explore critical and theoretical perspectives on the development of different Musical Theatre styles and genres.

You will explore spoken voice and movement skills and theories with a focus on heightened texts such as Shakespeare, poetry, lyrics etc. You will explore spoken voice through practical sessions which integrate anatomical theory with creative application. Through movement, you will focus on the actor's awareness and understanding of the body as a tool for the creation of character. You will consider both conscious and unconscious physical choices, creating a greater understanding of the 'self' as

This module encourages you to embrace versatility and broaden your skill set. A range of performance skills will be explored and may be adapted to the skills and needs of the cohort. For example, you could engage with acting-for-camera, puppetry, stage combat, composition, swing skills etc. or a deeper investigation of dance, singing and acting skills beyond those traditionally found in Musical Theatre performance.

You will discover the dynamic process of developing and creating original work. Through hands-on experience, you will gain invaluable insight into the process of artistic creation and the power of creating your own work. You will conceive and actualise your own artistic endeavour as you create a Cabaret or devise a new musical or play. Writing can be developed around a theme, an adaptation of written texts or known narratives. You may work in small creative groups or solo as you develop the work

You will explore challenging texts, complex music and choreography to further develop skill in the communication of character and story. Engaging with singing, acting and dance technical exercises in sessions, will allow you to approach material critically and creatively, exploring how and why a character moves from speech to song and speech to dance. There will be opportunities to explore solos, small group work (e.g. Duologues/Duets, Trios etc) and ensemble material.

Working with a creative team you will devise a Theatre in Education (TIE) Musical. You will gain the fundamental knowledge, skills and understanding needed to create, rehearse and perform an original piece of theatre. By establishing an understanding of the role of Theatre in Education and exploring methods of storytelling, the module culminates in the performance of a devised, high-impact, live production which is toured to local Schools.

Collaborating with a Creative Team you will rehearse and perform a small-scale musical to be performed for a public audience with invited agents and casting directors. Using limited sets and costumes, this module will develop your personal creative process and introduce the workings of Fringe Theatre. You will be encouraged to explore text in depth with relation to thought-provoking, potentially provocative themes and issues. In addition to performing, you will take active creative and technical

This module will provide you with the essential marketing materials of a Showreel and Showcase allowing you to demonstrate your skills in both screen and musical theatre performance. You will undertake a rehearsal process, culminating in a filmed Acting Showreel and Musical Theatre Showcase. You will receive the footage to upload to relevant digital platforms such as Spotlight and send to agents or casting directors.

Collaborating with a creative team you will rehearse and perform a large-scale musical for public performance with invited agents and casting directors. Rehearsals and performance emulate that of a professional commercial production. You will utilise the advanced application of your skills developed over the degree as you create and perform your character.

Performance Perspectives connects academic and artist practice and encourages you to develop a specialism. Inspired by an area of interest within Musical Theatre, you will produce an original piece of work substantiated by research. This work can take the form of Choreography, a Musical Theatre Script/Libretto, a Cabaret, or a Dissertation.