BA(Hons) Musical Theatre

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• Completed High School (Grade 12), Junior College or Pre-University education.
• Recognised Singapore qualification: Singapore-Cambridge GCE 'A' Level: Minimum 'Pass' in 2 subjects + General Paper or recognised equivalent.
• Recognised international qualifications.

Note:

• For Music Technology applicants: Additional subject requirement of Physics or Mathematics with a minimum ‘Pass’ or recognised equivalent.
• For Design/Fine Arts/Media Arts applicants: ‘A’ Level Art/Art Elective Programme or International Baccalaureate (IB) Art & Design are not required subjects but represent the portfolio standard for eligibility into the BA(Hons).
• Alternative English qualification: IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL 550.

Level 1

Singing 1
A weekly singing lesson is provided to secure personal basic technique and an understanding of technique, range and vocal health. A song repertoire class introduces the song material from the great writers of musical theatre and assists you in building a vocal repertoire in context.

Acting 1
This module lays the foundation and understanding of the creation of an acting technique. Improvisation classes will explore the freeing of imagination and the elimination of emotional blocks. The speaking voice and its care are addressed along with an understanding of body movement for the actor.

Dance 1
Classical, Jazz, Tap and Production Song and Dance are studied in weekly classes. Technical work and dance terminology are built throughout the year to form a fundamental structure for further study.

Music 1
This module includes classes in basic Piano Keyboard, Aural and Music Theory. These skills will assist you in the independent and accurate learning of musical repertoire.

Academic Studies 1
You are introduced to an overview of World Theatre, which will enable the later exploration of a variety of stylistic tools for performance. In Dramatic Literature classes, the important works of theatre are explored and analysed to give an introduction to the international great plays and playwrights.

Performance 1
You will participate in a series of rehearsals, workshops and classroom presentations that allows you to begin establishing a methodology for the rehearsal and performance process. This module begins your challenge to integrate the skills and knowledge addressed in the previous modules.

Level 2

Singing 2
Singing lessons, vocal health and technique are further developed to include an understanding of a variety of singing styles. This then connects in context with the Song Repertoire class, which continues exploring the vocal material.

Acting 2
The aspects of building character and the introduction of a greater variety of methods and styles add to the Level 1 basics. Improvisation will also move into areas such as mask work and non-verbal performance. Voice work introduces more details of the physiology of the instrument and movement becomes more integrated with practical work.

Dance 2
The technical basics begun in Level 1 are expanded to further develop the skill range as well as establish a greater understanding of style. The ability to process choreographic combination in a more rapid and concise manner is also addressed.

Music 2
Theoretical and practical experience in Music Theory, Aural and Piano Keyboard continues to develop the music skills needed by musical theatre performers.

Academic Studies 2
The Musical Theatre History component gives a greater understanding of the genre’s development by tracing the stylistic, technical and dramatic changes over time.

Performance 2A
This semester engages you in a continuous rehearsal and performance programme. These public performances offer productions in a variety of styles and an increasingly complex level and will introduce you to the added aspects of theatrical environment.

Performance 2B
The performance programme continues with the opportunity for you to build on your ever-increasing technical, stylistic and performance vocabulary and provides the experience of maintaining a performance throughout the scheduled season.

Level 3

Singing 3
A weekly private singing lesson and group repertoire class are continued at this level. An end-of-year singing recital will be scheduled to demonstrate the versatility of technique and repertoire.

Acting 3
Building on the acting techniques explored in the previous levels, an acting class in the preparation of audition monologues and scene work is implemented. A weekly acting class will be introduced catering to the specific needs of the film/TV performer.

Dance 3
Classical, Jazz, Tap, and Production Song and Dance classes are continued on a weekly basis with a greater level of technical proficiency expected. Simulated dance auditions are scheduled to test your ability at a professional level.

Performance Research
You select a topic of research and develop it through qualitative and quantitative research. This module represents the culmination of your critical reflection on performance practices and gives you an opportunity to undertake a sustained piece of independent work.

Career Management
This module is your link to the professional world of the performing arts, performance work and creation. Career Management addresses the need to understand the role of an agent, professional contracts and promotion assisting you to take control of your own career.

Performance 3A/B
Level 3 gives the opportunity to integrate all the skills learned over the previous years. Casting will continue to offer both major and minor roles, in a variety of productions. It is required that all students function at the very highest professional industry standards.