The Foundation Degree in Dance is a Full-Time program.
This innovative course is designed for the practical training of a dancer, underpinned with a professional qualification and work placements. The course takes place in industry and is delivered by a core team and visiting professional practitioners including Rambert Dance Company and RIFCO Arts.
The course is underpinned with additional practical technique classes which concentrate on the physical and creative aspects of the dance industry. Both Level 4 and 5 will include public performances and work placements in industry. This course has been developed in consultation with Rambert Dance Company, The Hip Hop Collective and Fusion Dance Company. Students will explore, experiment and gain the skills required to work in the diverse UK dance industry. It is the only FdA Dance offering professional teaching and Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing (ISTD) Ballet qualifications.
The Creative Academy/University of West London Foundation Degree dance is the first two years of the BA (Hons) Dance which in the final year (BA Dance TOP UP) splits into 3 streams (Students opt for which stream)
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Non-Academic Requirements
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Graduation Criteria
The successful graduate must pass the assessment requirements for each module in order to gain modular credits based on the following schedule:
Awards
Academic Progression
Successful graduates can progress on to the practice-based BA (Hons) Dance (Top-up) in UWL.
Amount |
Remarks |
|
Application Fee |
$200.00 |
Non-refundable, payable upon application |
Audition & Placement Test |
$100.00 |
|
7% GST |
$21.00 |
|
Total |
$321.00 |
Amount |
Remarks |
|
Course Fee |
$22,448.60 |
|
Administrative, Visa & Compliance Fees |
$3,000.00 |
|
Course Assessment & Resources Fees |
$3,000.00 |
|
University Fees |
$8,000.00 |
|
7% GST |
$2,551.40 |
|
Total |
$39,000.00 |
Career Opportunities
On graduating, dancers will be able to gain employment in the creative industries and will have experience of the disciplines associated within the professional dance industry. Through practical work experience and development of their CV, students will gain a positive and realistic entry to the highly competitive, exciting and demanding dance profession.