The HND Theatre offers an opportunity to study theatre practice at a Higher Education level, with an emphasis on practical and vocational work. It is perfectly suited to those budding performers who are determined to make an impact in the entertainment industry, either as actors, actresses or theatre production staff. Its key benefit is the focus on practical experience and real-life performance skills, which can set you up perfectly for a career in the limelight. Indeed, some of our previous students have gone on to achieve success in the performance world, as actors in TV programmes and national theatre productions. The most significant feature of the course is the number of performance projects in which you can get involved. Currently HND students take part in a minimum of six major projects where they perform to a public audience. Previous performances have taken place in the community, at local festivals and in professional venues across the county. These give students a great opportunity to gain experience of being on stage in front of large audiences, which prepares them for hitting the big time later on in their career. The first year of the course explores the fundamentals of theatre performance, looking at the production process, key skills in voice, speech and movement, and the dynamics of arts management and acting development. The second year involves a research project, as well as modules in writing and directing performances, acting as a professional, and small-scale touring theatre. You can also choose one extra module in this year, focusing on either musical theatre, theatre in education or music for performance. These practical elements are underpinned throughout by theory and academic work, which supports your learning experience, whilst teaching you key transferable skills such as communication and time management.