Description
This is a one-year intermediate level course and training in Musical Theatre. Only a limited number of students will have the opportunity to learn from distinguished international faculty in one of Asia’s most active theatre cities. The course will provide the best curriculum to develop students to reach the highest standards of achievement in the field of Musical Theatre.
Students will receive rigorous and innovative training and education in Musical Theatre techniques to prepare them for the ever-evolving Musical Theatre industry globally. This one-of-a-kind course, where supplemental classes in a variety of Asian Theatre and Dance, is underpinned with up-to-date techniques in Musical Theatre training – Acting, Singing, Dancing, Music Skills and Performance Productions. The aim is to develop the students to become a new generation of Musical Theatre actors and performers that will capture and shape the global musical theatre industry.
Performances and productions on the mainstage, black box, and other varied performance venues and opportunities to reflect diverse styles and genres, from Broadway hits to modern classics, while working with international and local guest artists and professionals. The course incorporates unique opportunities for students to explore and contribute to the creative process through a series of dedicated performance-based projects.
Students will have the opportunity to rehearse and perform fully staged cabaret performance and a small-scale musical in front of a public audience. This provides the students with the opportunity to apply the skills learned in Years 1 and 2, while at the same time learn from international/local guest artists and theatre professionals.
Level Award
Advanced Diploma
Career Pathways
Upon successful completion of the course, students are eligible to progress to the Bachelor Degree Level
OR
- Actor
- Dancer
- Community arts worker
- Choreographer
- Dancer
- Drama Therapist
- Music producer
- Music therapist
- Theatre director
Career where Musical Theatre education and training can be useful:
- Arts administrator
- Broadcast presenter
- Film director
- Further education teacher
- Higher education lecturer
- Secondary school teacher
- Special effects technician
- Talent agent
- Theatre stage manager
Minimum Entry Requirements
- Minimum age: 18 years old
- Minimum of two ‘A’ Level subject passes (not including General Paper) or their equivalent; OR
- Diploma in Musical Theatre awarded by Capital College of the Arts, Management and Technology (CCAMT); AND
- The student will need to submit a statement of purpose and pass an audition and interview.
- Other qualifications which will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
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Minimum Language proficiency requirements
Language Proficiency Requirements
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE (500–800 WORDS)
The student will need to describe their interest, involvement and experience in musical theatre and/or the performing arts more broadly. Performing experience can include work done with arts organizations or events such as film, performance, festivals, exhibitions. These can also be student projects that you worked on.
Audition
The student will need to demonstrate the aptitude for singing, acting and dancing based on the following:
1) Singing The student must perform two songs in English and from memory. Each song should be from a musical theatre source in contrasting styles (e.g. one ballad and one uptempo song). The songs should appropriately show their vocal range and technique. The combined duration of the songs should not exceed five minutes (i.e. around 2.5 minutes for each song). All songs can be performed with live piano accompaniment, or with backing tracks. The student may bring his/her own accompanist or use the accompanist provided. The student must bring the music score of songs in the key in which he/she will perform. Please ensure that the music score is either taped to fold out or is inserted into a folder.
2) Acting The student is required to prepare and present a 1-2 minute dramatic or comedic ‘modern’ monologue either from the list provided, or from his/her own choice. The student must be able to tell the story of the character and its journey from the text. The list of appropriate monologues can be obtained from the College’s website.
3) Dancing The student is required to work with a choreographer to perform a short dance piece to demonstrate their ability to pick up dance choreography and execute the dance in a performance. The student will be required to perform various dance combinations that demonstrate physical mobility, range of motion, and overall coordination. The student will be assessed based on his/her ability to show a grounding in techniques, ability to adapt in taking directions, as well as a desire to take risks as a performer.
INTERVIEW
The student will need to participate in a dialogue in relation to the submitted statement of purpose and audition – What are your motivations for choosing this course? Share your interest, influence and aspiration. What do you hope to achieve in this programme? You should also share how this programme might prepare you for your future career path.
Course Structure
- Acting
- Musical Theatre Techniques
- Industry and Career
- Performance Production
Teacher-Student Ratio
- Tutorial 1:25
- Lectural 1:80
Graduation Requirements:
- Attendance requirement
- Module Grade: minimum 50% for each module.
Duration
12 Months – 2 semesters (full-time)
Academic Calendar
Fees
Total Tuition Fees: SGD$19,000 (subjected to 9% GST)
excluding non-tuition fees and miscellaneous fees
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