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Kendal College - Arts & Media Campus Beezon Road Kendal Cumbria LA9 6EL Tel: 01539 814634 Performing Arts How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying
Kendal College - Arts & Media Campus
Beezon Road
Kendal
Cumbria
LA9 6EL
Tel: 01539 814634
Performing Arts
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We are delighted that you have chosen to continue with your education at The Arts
and Media Campus and we hope that you make the most of your time here.
You should aim to leave with some great memories, lifelong friendships and
excellent qualifications to carry with you through life.
You join us at an exciting time with our plans to develop more studio and
performance space with Kendal Museum, adding to The Box Theatre Wildman Street
Studios.
This booklet is designed to answer some of the questions that you may have in the
early days of your course. If you have any questions, please ask!
We look forward to working with you
Hilary, Kerry & Lauren
Welcome to the Performing Arts course!
Dance
Kinky Boots
War Horse
Students meeting Jamie Campbell: Jamie Drag Queen at 16
Last year we went to London for three days of theatre and culture and shopping!
We also went to see The Book of Mormon & The Play That Goes Wrong This year
we are hoping to go on a 2 night residential to London with musical theatre
workshop with an industry professional!
Trips include:
Two nights accommodation
Bed and Breakfast
Transport throughout the trip
Guided Tours
Optional Workshop (Musical Theatre Workshop with MD)
Best seats at top shows
Backstage Tours
Studio Workshop (London)
The residential costs in the region of £250 and is optional, so start saving!
Matilda
Residential Visits
We are delighted to continue working with our awarding body The University Arts London , a specialist provider for Performing and Production Arts only available for Colleges and Universities.
This is not the same as a school BTEC qualification
What is this qualification?
The UAL Diploma and Extended Diploma in performing Arts are designed for young people who want to study performance or production for the performing arts full time. They will equip you with the knowledge, skills and understanding to progress to degree level study as well as providing essential skills for employment within the creative arts industries.
Why this qualification?
UAL Awarding Body is a specialist awarding body for the creative and performing arts and part of the University of the Arts, London. The qualification has been designed in collaboration with leading performing arts specialists and is working at the ‘cutting-edge’ of what is happening today in the creative sector. The qualification demands that the student works as a reflective theatre practitioner.
Where will it lead?
The qualification will support you to choose specialist areas of study and to progress successfully into Higher Education, employment or self employment as a theatre maker.
The Extended Diploma Distinction has up to 168 UCAS points. That is the equivalent of 3 A* at A level!
Scare Project
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Induction Week — Monday 2nd September 2019
This is a week where you get the run of the campus before any second year students
return and part time classes start.
There is a lot of form filling during this week, which is unavoidable, but means that we
can make sure that we have everything in place for your course to run smoothly.
Don’t forget to bring a pen!
You may be asked to attend talks and be asked to think about the sort of culture you
want within your group.
You will take part in various activities during induction week. You will meet students in
your year group and also students on other courses at The Arts and Media Campus.
There will be acting, dance and singing workshops to introduce you to your key tutors
and demonstrate the work that you will be following during your programme of study.
You will also meet Maths, English and A Level tutors (if applicable).
We will also be checking that you are on the correct level of course so there may be some
swapping around.
There will be a timetable specifically for this week to let you know where to go and what
you will be doing. We will also be introducing your first term timetable.
There are a lot of people here to help you so don’t be afraid to ask!
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Work Placement
If you are 16-18 years when you start your course you are required to complete 35 hours of work placement as part of your programme of study.
Your work placement should form a valuable part of your learning programme and provide you with opportunities to develop your skills, which will support you in your future progression.
When do I complete my work placement?
We would recommend that you try to secure, and complete your work placement during the first term. As when you return to college after the Christmas Break in January 2020you will be busy with rehearsals, shows and your blogs.
Your work placement needs to be completed around your college timetable and can be done as a block placement (1 week) or by weekly attendance (1 day a week for 5 weeks). It can also be done on evenings and weekends.
Where can I complete my work placement?
It’s up to you! Where would you like to complete it?
Previously some students have completed their placement in Theatres and dance schools whilst others have decided to increase their transferable skills and confi-dence to support them gaining employment.
Your work placement doesn’t have to be related to your course, but it does need to be relevant and beneficial to you. Where you go all depends on what they want to get from your work placement!
Any employers who offer work placement must be able to provide us with their Em-ployers Liability Insurance details.
What do to
Have a think about where you would like to gain work experience and if you can, make contact with employers to ask if they could offer you a placement – use any contacts you already have (speak to family & friends to see if they can help) or
contact employers directly.
I’ve secured my placement
Fantastic! If you secure your placement, all you need to do is pass the employer’s contact name, telephone number and email address to Beverley so that she can make contact and finalise arrangements.
I need help with finding a placement
If you are struggling to find work experience Beverley, Student Services will support you to source a placement when you start.
Got a question? Please speak to Beverley, Student Services
Acting is a talent you have been gifted with, a skill that can grow, mature and progress.
The rewards are immense but the input required from you is also huge and requires great
commitment and self-motivation. You will push the boundaries of your comfort zone, be
embarrassed and get criticized on your ability so you can continually develop yourself.
You will be taught the skills to become a reflective practitioner; you will constantly be asked
to reflect on an activity and work out in detail what you have discovered about the task,
yourself or the wider context of performance and production; you will become avid
researchers using primary and secondary sources— not Wikipedia—to back up, expand and
explore the point you are making.
Through a series of collaborative Industry projects, for example, creating characters for
example performing at Torchlight. You will discover:
Techniques to explore the characters you create with imagination
Improve your vocal range, expression and projection
Improvisation, devising and self & peer directing
Self– employment & entrepreneurial skills
As a starting point...
Acting
Acting for camera workshop
Don’t forget to bring the following
Named notebook and pen or if you prefer you can bring a smart device if
you have one
Movement clothes (see Dance section for details)
Packed lunch or money to purchase refreshments and/or lunch
Water bottle— we have water machines around College, so you can refill
whenever you need to.
Your new course will feel very different to other courses that you have been on.
For some students the early stages can be quite confusing, new building,
new routines, and new people but hang in there -it’s worth it!
If you’re unsure of anything, just ask!
What to bring …
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AUTUMN TERM 2019
Teaching begins Monday 2 September 2019
Torchlight Carnival Friday 27 & Saturday 28 September 2019
Half Term Monday 21 to Friday 25 October 2019
Staff Training Day Monday 25 November 2019
Christmas Break Monday 23 December—Monday 6 January 2020
SPRING TERM 2020
Teaching begins Monday 6 January 2020
Staff Training Day Friday 14 February 2020
Half Term Monday 17 to Friday 21 February 2020
Easter Break Monday 30 March — Monday 13 April 2020
SUMMER TERM 2020
Teaching begins Tuesday 14 April 2020
Half Term Monday 25 to Friday 29 May 2020
Teaching ends Friday 21 June 2019
Student Prom Friday 26 June 2020
Please note that holidays outside the official term dates are
strictly forbidden as this compromises vital rehearsals
throughout the year.
Term Dates 2018-2019
Celebrating 100 years
Of Women's Suffrage
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The study of dance at Kendal College is a dynamic journey of self discovery.
The vibrant atmosphere here in college is the starting point for your career within
the dance industry. In all courses, dance will cover a wide range of genres and
styles.
All students will study: Contemporary, Jazz, Ballet, Street, Tap, Body Maintenance,
Choreography.
Your flare for dance will be nurtured through fundamental dance techniques. Your
creative potential will be unlocked as you learn the art of choreography. Students
create work collaboratively and independently for public performance.
Your performance skills are developed throughout the course in a wide range of
environments. These are essential tools for a dancer or choreographer to learn.
To support practical skills, students will also learn the theoretical and analytical
aspects of dance. These might range from dance terminology to critical studies,
where students reflect and evaluate their own and others’ dance works.
Dance
Students enjoying the end of year Prom at the Castle Green, Kendal
Tutors:
Hilary Pezet, Head of Department— [email protected]
Kerry Howard, Dance Tutor— [email protected]
Lauren Davey, Acting Tutor— [email protected]
Beverley Kendall McCullock, Student Services Advisor, Reception &
Work Placement Coordinator—01539 814634 or [email protected]
Safeguarding Team 07515 062 617
If you are concerned about the safety of any child, young person or
vulnerable adult, then please contact the safeguarding team.
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Learning Services
Every student has a unique blend of skills and characteristics; few find all aspects of their course easy.
Some of our most talented students in creative and performing arts have additional learning needs such as dyslexia. For this reason some of our classes have support assistants working alongside the tutor. In addition to this, we can support you to get the best out of your course and to get the grades you want or need to go on to higher education.
Our Learning Services Team consist of:
Amanda—Study Services Tutor
We can help you with:
Understanding assignment briefs
Planning assignments
Getting what you want to say down on paper in a logical order
Strategies for proof reading and checking your work
Organising your work
Spelling, grammar and punctuation
Revision and exams
We are responsible for:
Organising exam access arrangements for people who for example are enti-tled to a reader or extra time
Organising assistive technology
You can make an appointment to see us at any point in the year. Some students come for only a few sessions a year, others book an hourly slot every week.
Please note that sessions get booked very quickly at the beginning of the year so book early to avoid disappointment!”
Private lessons in singing and music theory are available to Kendal College Students
Coaching can help you prepare for:
ABRSM Practical and Theory Exams
Auditions and Performances
Ability
All levels welcome
Price
£15 for 30 minutes
£30 for an hour
Duration
Lessons can be taken weekly or fortnightly
If you are interested, please completed the section below and return to reception
during induction week.
Name ………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Course………………………………………………………………………………………………………
I am interested in:
Singing Lessons
Music Theory Lessons
Private Singing and Music Theory Lessons
You will be requested to pay a yearly workshop fee.
The fee for this year will be £50
This is payable on your enrolment day, which is Thursday 29 August 2019.
This is a compulsory, non refundable fee.
This was used to book extra workshops and theatre visits during term time.
Last year it was used to attend dance and drama performances at the Brewery Arts
Centre in Kendal, Manchester and The Old Laundry.
Previously we have had professional dancers and actors come into the college to
lead intense workshops on street dance, devised theatre and stage make-up.
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Workshop Fee
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Beverley is our Student Services Advisor and is based at Reception. She can give
you information, advice and guidance on any aspect of College, e.g. careers &
courses, finance, wellbeing, transport, childcare, Class Reps, Student Ambassadors
and much more.
Students are encouraged to make the most of college life, by getting involved in
student representation, events and activities. As well as your course, there are
many opportunities for you to meet others, develop skills and enjoy your time at
College. These can include:
Class Reps Students elect class representatives (reps) in the Autumn Term. Class Reps are responsible for finding out what students in their class think about their course, college services and their experience as a whole. They represent these views at Student Council meetings and at Principal’s Question Time.
Student Ambassadors The College recruits a team of around 20 Student Ambassadors to help promote the College at open days and school events. This is a great opportunity for students to meet others and develop their skills. If you have a question, please just ask!
Did you know that the NUS Extra discount card is the only student discount card that can be used while shopping online. And all this for only £1 per month! An annual card only costs £12 and includes International Student Identity NUS Extra card, which is recognised and valid for discounts worldwide. You can purchase your card online: www.nus.org.uk
Student Services
TOTUM - #1 student discount - NUS
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Equipment
We encourage the use of SMART devices in class for note taking and recording
of images and film.
You can also use notebooks as journals to transfer to WordPress. You will use
WordPress regularly, so if you’re not familiar with it have a look over the
summer
The Allen Building, The Box & the Wildman Studios are all Wi-Fi accessible for
students. Logins will be provided in induction week.
A book list will be included on your Performing Arts WordPress site for
2019/2020
Movement Clothing
This is compulsory for all movement classes and acting classes.
Black dance trousers. These can be tracksuit style or specific dance wear, but they must be black
Black dance top. This can be a T-shirt or specific dance wear, but must be black/ black long skirt is also useful for girls
Black dance shoes (e.g. Jazz shoes or Jazz trainers), soft soled and for indoor use only. Often you don’t need shoes.
There are a few lockers in The Box—first come basis-bring a lock.
No food or drink, other than water is permitted upstairs
What you need to know…
The Box and Wildman Studios
No drinks other than water
Socks or indoor dance wear / bare feet
The Allen Building
No food or drink, other than water is permitted upstairs
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