Performing Arts Pre-Foundation

Performing Arts Pre-Foundationthe Pre-Foundation course is a three-term intensive introduction to training in the performing arts. it is designed for students who have a passion for music, acting, dance or singing, but who do not have the wide range of skills to be able to enter directly onto our Music or drama Foundation.

this programme will develop your skills in the performing arts whilst allowing you to specialise in the area of your choice before progressing onto the Music Foundation or drama Foundation upon successful completion. regardless of whether you are following a music or drama pathway, you will have the opportunity to explore different elements of performance giving useful insight into any given speciality.

if you wish to train in music, this discipline requires technical, theoretical and historical study. the Pre-Foundation will help you to focus on these areas whilst giving you access to greater improvisation and relaxation techniques. the physical work will positively impact your posture and breathing and the drama classes will encourage your expression, sensitivity and performance practice.

as a drama student, you will also benefit from the music classes improving the potential of your own singing voice as well as recording techniques and discussions on trends in the current music industry.

Key fActs

Age 16 years +

Educational level Completed 11 years’ schooling

Language level IELTS 4.5+

Drama pathway audition requirements

1 monologue or song delivered from memory

Music pathway audition requirements

1 piece of your choice

Start September

Course length 3 terms

Taught contact time Up to 26 hours per week

English language* 5 hours per week

Progression Music or Drama Foundation at CSVPA

*on top of taught contact time

teAching & AssessmentYou will be assessed on the basis of how you progress in each class and as a whole at the end of the year. Your tutors from each class will set out specific goals which you will have to achieve and you will be expected to keep a daily journal in which you’ll write your classroom experiences and learning objectives.

Every term there will be a performance which will also form part of the assessment. Music students will take some courses with the students from Music Foundation, and Drama students will also have some opportunity to interact with students from the RADA Drama Foundation.

AwArdAt the end the year upon successful completion you will be awarded the University of the Arts London Awarding Body Diploma in Production & Performing Arts, which attracts 100, 160 and 210 UCAS tariff points for pass, merit and distinction grades respectively. You can then progress onto either the Music Foundation or Drama Foundation in association with RADA at CSVPA to achieve the Extended Diploma.

subjects studied

Introduction to Acting Study practitioners and their acting techniques. The acting classes will focus on lowering inhibitions and emotional sensitivity to storytelling and communication.

Developmental Play Develop basic improvisation techniques and the importance of games and play in the creative process.

Exploratory Movement Covering the major movement practitioners, this class aims to open up physicality and encourage physical expression in performance.

Drama Skills Explore the elements involved in performance, including English literature, text work, character investigation, sight-reading, game play, devised work, breathing for speech, diction, projection, initial work on the International Phonetic Alphabet and English diction.

Dance Explore and learn different styles of dance.

Recording Learn software and techniques involved in recording, mixing and producing

World Music Study the different styles of music from around the world, different cultures and combination of cultures.

Contemporary Dance Focused on developing physical freedom while learning the fundamental elements of contemporary dance.

Aural Skills Develop skills of musicianship, including ear training, sight reading and music dictation.

Music Analysis Uses score study and listening examples to break down and understand form, harmony and structure of large orchestral works.

Music Theory You will be streamed depending on your experience in this subject so you are able to begin or continue your theory studies.

Classical History An overview of the different historical periods and major composers/works/involved.

Contemporary Music Study current trends in the music industry, as well as some elements of the business of music. Management and promotion will also be discussed.

One-to-Ones Individual work is vital for the growth and development of performers. You will have music lessons and/or acting/text coaching with your tutors in a one-to-one setting.

SAMPLE TIMETABLE

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

9:00-10:00 English English English English English

10:15-11:15 Warm up Warm up Warm up Warm up Warm up

11:15-11:30 BREAK11:30-1:00 Developmental

PlayDance Exploratory

MovementContemporary Dance

Drama Skills

1:00-2:15 LUNCH2:15-3:45 Music Students

Aural Skills

Acting StudentsIntroduction to Acting

Recording World Music Music StudentsAural Skills

Acting StudentsIntroduction to Acting

One to Ones And Music Lessons

3:45-5:15 Drama Skills Music StudentsContemporary MusicActing StudentsDrama Skills

Group Singing

Music StudentsContemporary MusicActing StudentsDrama Skills

One to Ones And Music Lessons

SAMPLE TIMETABLE: Music Speciality Stream

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

9:00-10:00 English English English English English

10:15-11:15 Warm up Warm up Warm up Warm up Warm up

11:15-11:30 BREAK11:30-1:00 Exploratory

MovementOrchestration Composition Dance Introduction

to Acting

1:00-2:15 LUNCH2:15-3:45 Music Students

Aural Skills

Acting StudentsText

Recording Music Theory Music StudentsAural Skills

Acting StudentsText

One to Ones and Music Lessons

3:45-5:15 Music Analysis Music StudentsContemporary MusicActing StudentsVoice

Classical Ensemble Class

Music StudentsClassical HistoryActing StudentsVoice

One to Ones and Music Lessons

To enquire contact: Central admissionsCambridge education GroupKett House, Station roadCambridge CB1 2JH, united Kingdomtelephone +44 (0) 1223 345698email admissions@csvpa.comwww.csvpa.com