bachelor of applied arts (performing arts)
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Programme information for the Bachelor of Applied Arts (Performing Arts) on offer at Whitireia in 2014TRANSCRIPT
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Tour internationally with our highly acclaimed dance programme, learn from experienced professionals and perform in New Zealand’s cultural capital.
PROGRAMME INFORMATIONOn this programme students develop an extensive knowledge of dance genres and artistic endeavour in Māori, Samoan, Cook Islands and New Zealand contemporary dance. Students are encouraged to develop strengths in technique, performance and choreography. Third year students create a body of work for public performance.
Areas covered on this programme include:
> Samoan Dance
> Māori Performing Arts
> Cook Islands Dance
> New Zealand Contemporary Dance
> Audition Technique
> Professional Studies
> Creative Enterprise
> Contextual Studies
Performance is a significant part of this programme.
Teaching staff are experts in their field. The following staff will be teaching on this programme in 2017:
> Tupe Lualua – Samoan Dance
> Tuaine Robati – Cook Islands Dance and Professional Studies
> Kereama Te Ua – Māori Performing Arts
> Andy Tilo – New Zealand Contemporary Dance
ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONStudents who complete the Diploma in Stage and Screen Arts, Diploma in Performing Arts – Singing or Dance, can apply to enrol in Year 3 of this programme and continue to major in acting, commericial dance or musical theatre.
Study at a dynamic campus renowned for its performance culture and collaborative opportunities for students
BACHELOR OF APPLIED ARTS (PERFORMING ARTS)Become a fantastic live performer. Gain confidence and develop talents in a wide range of dance forms.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
ENROL NOW!BACHELOR OF APPLIED ARTS (PERFORMING ARTS)
FURTHER STUDY OPTIONSGraduates can apply to enrol in postgraduate arts study.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIESGraduates develop careers as performers and choreographers within the dance and cultural tourism industries, or pursue further training for teaching.
QUALIFICATIONGraduates gain the Bachelor of Applied Arts (Performing Arts).
Students who pass two years of the degree may exit with a Diploma in Performing Arts.
LOCATIONWhitireia Performance Centre, 25 Vivian Street, Wellington City
START DATEFebruary
July 2016
DURATIONThree years, full-time
LEVEL 7
FEESCurrent fees are available on the Whitireia website.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTSDomestic: Whitireia degree academic entry requirements; evidence of suitability based on interview and audition
International: IELTS 6.0 (no band lower than 5.5)
AUDITION INFORMATIONAuditions are held at the end of the year at the Whitireia Performance Centre, 25 Vivian Street, Wellington. Dates for auditions are posted to the Whitireia website when confirmed. To organise an audition contact 0800 944 847 [email protected]