There are three modules in the programme, which focus on the following: 

 

MODULE 1 - Reflection, Practice and the Creative Practitioner 

In this module, you will learn the skills of Critical Reflection through studies of different reflective models, and how to embed them into your professional practice.  Using these skills, you will write a reflective essay of 4,500 words reflecting on your relevant life experiences to date and framing them in such a way as to make them beneficial to your future professional life.  You will also write a literature review assimilating the reading you undertook while creating the reflective essay, which is an opportunity to practice your academic reading and writing skills.  You will then go on to a practical project, creating a documentary-style video which focuses on the area of the creative industries you feel you wish to further research and pursue through this programme and beyond, thus informing your future career choices, after which you will write a short mission statement which assimilates the learning of the module and launches you into the next stage of your studies.

 

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MODULE 2 -Personal Professional Employability  

In this module, you have the opportunity to gain experience in the field you are interested in researching further or continuing into in your future career.  You might choose to undertake an internship or work experience, or use the time to meet professionals in your field of interest to gain an in-depth knowledge of your chosen field. Your research is assessed in the final week of the module through a panel presentation, and written report.

 

 

MODULE 3 - Professional Project 

This is your dissertation module, which can be undertaken through one of three options:

Professional Practice Portfolio option

This option will be appropriate for those who wish to launch a business of some description, or create marketing materials for their personal career development.

 

By way of example, for those students wishing to pursue a career in performance, this might consist of a filmed showreel as a demonstration of your skills in performance, choreographic/director or creative work as is appropriate, and a website to promote their work.  For those setting up a business it might be a portfolio of promotional videos, brochures or website materials, and learning how to utilise social media platforms to promote your businesses, whether this is yourself as a performer, creative, maker, facilitator or a service-providing business you wish to create.  There will be a viva voce to present the materials and describe your processes.

 

 

Action Research Project option

This option allows you to undertake an action research project which allows you to investigate and interrogate, through practical research activities, an area of interest within the performing or creative arts sectors, chosen in consultation with the Course Leader or personal tutor.  The research will be presented in a written report to present your findings and your process.

 

This option will be suited to those who have an aspect of their practice they wish to collect data on, formulate a strategy to trial, and write up the results of that trial as a report.  An example of this is a teacher who wishes to explore some aspect of developing their practice through classroom/studio 'experiments' with students.

 

 

Written Dissertation option 

This option will be suited to those who wish to deeply research an aspect of their practice and formally convey their findings through a full written dissertation.  You may choose to submit a written dissertation on an area of interest within the performing or creative arts sectors, the subject of which will be selected in consultation with the Course Leader or personal tutor.  

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ADDITIONAL SUB-MODULES

Additionally, to support your learning, you access have to two bonus sub-modules designed to teach you essential study skills, and academic reading and writing skills to prepare you to effectively read and write at BA (Hons) level 6 level, no matter what or when your last academic experience.

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The above modules are assessed through a range of tasks from written papers, reports and reflections to panel presentations and documentary-style videos. You will be supported in your research and professional development by a range of specialists in the field, who will help you combine your personal and professional goals with academic development, and leave you with all the tools and experience you’ll need to embark on the next stage of your arts industry career. 

 

The course is very much tailored to your own interests and goals and can be completed from anywhere in the world, so long as you have internet access.  Any live sessions will be recorded to catch up later, and your personal tutors will plan one to one sessions around your availability.  The time commitment involved depends very much on your own personal working patterns, but is highly manageable around full time work, family life or other commitments.  A typical week may involve around 15 hours of course work, but this changes throughout the different components of the course, and may be more or less at certain points.

 

We are looking for students who have completed their Level 6 Trinity Diploma in performing arts or equivalent, or have extensive relevant professional performance experience.  Your application will involve an interview to determine your suitability for the programme and discuss your aims and objectives.

 

Completing your BA (Hons) degree with Italia Conti will equip you academically and practically to move on to the next stage of your performing arts degree, with the knowledge and expertise of the faculty of one of the longest-established performing arts schools in the country behind you. 

 

UK students can apply for funding through Student Loans Company. 

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