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Perfformio (Full-time) (BA Hons)

Cardiff
2 Years Full-time
90-120 UCAS Points

Perfformio (Performance) is an innovative, Welsh-medium course taught intensively over two years. The course develops multidisciplinary, confident performers who have strong knowledge of, and links with, the creative industries in Wales and beyond. We look for students who have the potential to develop into performers able to perform in the theatre, in concert halls or on the radio and in television studios.

The course’s structure is ambitious, and the experiences gained by the students will be rich, timely and varied, ensuring that they are prepared thoroughly for a number of different careers relating to performance.

You will be introduced to a range of varied skills during the course which will prepare you to be a versatile performer who will be able to contribute creatively and confidently in many different contexts.

Throughout the intense two years of the course, you will have an opportunity to develop skills and an understanding of the industry that you will need to foster to be able to work professionally and to take advantage of the increasing demand for skilled, versatile and reliable performers.

UWTSD ranked 1st in Wales for Drama, Dance and Cinematics
Complete University Guide 2023.

Course details

Start date:
Study modes:
  • On-campus
  • Full-time
Language:
  • Welsh
Institution code:
T80
UCAS code:
C68M
Course length:
2 Years Full-time
Entry requirements:
90-120 UCAS Points

Tuition Fees 2023/24 and 24/25
Home (Full-time): £9,000 per year
Overseas (Full-time): £13,500 per year

Why choose this course?

01
We only offer a limited number of places
02
Practical Assessments – No Exams
03
Full-scale production opportunity with a professional technical team

What you will learn

Level 4 (September-April)

Level 4 is a period of developing core skills and techniques. The first 15 weeks are an opportunity to focus on acting, singing (1 to 1 and ensemble work) and voice work classes along with Tap, Bale, Jazz and Contemporary dance classes. There’s an opportunity to analyse and research a wide range of styles in our theatre laboratory. The period ends with a performance project that gives the opportunity to apply all the skills developed during the level.

Level 5 (May-December)

Level 5 is taught for around 10 weeks on each side of the summer holidays. During these weeks, you will develop your core acting, singing and dance skills and techniques further. You will also work on projects that prepare you for working within the creative industries, with emphasis on developing new work, auditions and acting for television.

Level 6 (January-June)

Level 6 is about bringing the skills and techniques together in two productions that give you the opportunity to work with a director and a professional production team. The Creative Industries module focuses on the necessary skills to make the transition to the world of work including the preparation of a final showcase. In addition, you will work on an independent project that can focus on any aspect of the degree and showcase your individual talents.

Compulsory

Learning in the Digital Era

(20 credits)

Changemakers: Building your Personal Brand for Sustainable Employment

(20 credits)

Performance Class

(20 credits)

Acting

(20 credits)

Dance Training 1

(20 credits)

Singing 1

(20 credits)

Theatre Laboratory

(20 credits)

Audition Technique

(10 credits)

Compulsory

Independent Project

(40 credits)

Creative Industries

(20 credits)

Dance Training 2

(20 credits)

Singing 2

(30 credits)

Collaborative Project

(20 credits)

Production 1

(30 credits)

Final Production

(30 credits)

Course Disclaimer

  • We listen to student feedback and insights from industry and from professionals to ensure that course content is high-quality and up-to-date, and that it offers the best possible preparation for your future career or study goals. 

    For this reason, there might be modifications to the content of your course over time, to keep up to date with changes in the subject area or in the sector. If a module is no longer running, we’ll make sure to keep you informed, and work with you to choose a different suitable module.

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Staff

Our People

You will be taught and supported by a wide range of professional staff and teams here to help you get the university experience you are looking for. Our teaching staff were ranked 2nd in Wales for assessments and feedback (NSS 2023) meaning the comments you get back from your work will help you learn. Our commitment to your learning has seen our students us as Top 10 in the UK for Lecturers and Teaching Quality. Find out more about our academic staff who teach across our courses. 

Accommodation

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Cardiff Accommodation

Cardiff has a huge student accommodation, and there are no end-of-student living opportunities open to students who choose to study in Cardiff. There are various purpose-built student accommodation providers in the city and our accommodation team will be able to guide you through the options. 

Further information

  • Online Audition Process

    STEP 1: Self-tape

    Musical BA Perfformio students should prepare a self-tape with the following content:

    1. Songs: One Musical Theatre Song
    2. Monologue: The monologue should last no longer than two minutes and from a published play and should not be extracts from poems, novels, films or television scripts. It is advisable to choose a character that is close to your age and you should perform it in your native accent. Applicants can perform their monologue in either English or Welsh.

    Make sure you state clearly at the beginning of the tapes the following info:

    • Name
    • Degree applying for
    • Title of Audition Pieces

    STEP 2: Interview

    You will be invited to a short interview with the programme team on zoom. You must prepare the following:

    1. Monologue: The monologue should last no longer than two minutes and from a published play and should not be extracts from poems, novels, films or television scripts. It is advisable to choose a character that is close to your age and you should perform it in your native accent. Applicants should perform the monologue in Welsh.
    2. The programme team will work with you on your chosen piece followed by questions.

    Following a successful audition applicants will be offered a place. There are limited places available each year.

    We would be looking for 90-120 UCAS points.

    The university may consider applicants without formal qualifications if they are able to demonstrate an exceptional level of ability and practical experience.

  • Performances/Events
    Students regularly have the opportunity to take part in performances/events throughout their degree, in which we can see growth and application of skills and knowledge. 

    Regular tutorials
    We hold formal and informal tutorials throughout the degree in which each student discusses their work with the module tutor or Programme Director. We look at practical development, conceptual growth and future intentions.

    Presentations
    Presentations normally take place at the end of a module, exhibition or performance, in order to measure a student’s performance against assessment criteria.

    Process workbooks
    Students will document their process and practical work in a workbook which demonstrates their learning and individual pathway.

  • You may be eligible for funding to help support your study. To find out about scholarships, bursaries and other funding opportunities that are available, please visit our Bursaries and Scholarships section.