DEGREE COURSE
COURSE OVERVIEW
COURSE AWARD
B.A. (Hons)
COURSE DURATION
3 YEARS FULL TIME
CONTACT HOURS
32/ WEEK (average)
COHORT SIZE
20/ YEAR GROUP*
The BA (Hons) in Professional Musical Theatre course is validated by the esteemed University of Chichester, which stands as a testament to the caliber of education you'll receive at ROM Theatre Arts.
ROM is more than an institution; we are your unwavering support system, passionately focused on your personal and professional development encompassing:
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Experienced mentors and industry experts,
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Professional support staff,
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a Supportive learning environment,
all with the backing of a prestigious university.
Combined with the knowledge that our curriculum is thoughtfully designed, we strive to nurture every facet of your potential for the dynamic realm of Musical Theatre and real World application of those skills.
Our 3-year program is designed to foster versatility and individuality in our students. Our goal is to empower students throughout their educational journey by enhancing their critical thinking skills and strengthening their technical abilities as they progress toward becoming performing arts professionals.
Emphasising intensive, hands-on training, our curriculum provides equal focus on Dance, Singing, and Acting, integrating these elements to cultivate well-rounded musical theatre practitioners adept in both Contemporary and Legit genres. We actively promote creativity and encourage exploration of musical theatre practices, fostering the development and creation of new productions.
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Upon completion of training at ROM Theatre Arts, graduates can expect to feel equipped with the expertise necessary to excel in a diverse range of performance settings.
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Alongside our highly experienced team of lecturers and educators, ROM provides access to some of the UK's most prominent creatives and professionals through our Associate Workshops. Industry professionals lead innovative seminars and workshops, enhancing and broadening the educational context, imparting real-world knowledge to our students. This also provides opportunities to build our students networks and connetion matrix to help them when time to graduate into the professional sphere.
The training is delivered through a balanced timetable of lessons and workshops across the three key skill areas of Acting, Vocal, and Dance studies.
The course boasts a high volume of working hours, with approximately 32 contact hours per week, affording an intensity believed to promote maximum skill and mindset growth, allowing ample time for thorough practice.
Through our program, we collaborate with you to develop your individual outlook as an artist and how to translate that into a career. Working within small groups in each year ensures you are not just a number but a vital part of the community in which you train.
In the final year, alongside your training, you will connect and collaborate with industry creatives. Your endeavours will culminate in a Book Musical production, an agent showcase, and a piece of new writing devised and constructed with a professional writer. Additional performances throughout your training, such as Choreographic sharing, Open mic nights, and Variety showcase performances, enrich your portfolio and showcase your artistic prowess.
ROM Theatre Arts is dedicated to providing you with an individual educational experience that is not only enriching but also serves as a solid stepping stone towards a successful career in the performing arts industry.
Modules
CORE SKILLS STUDY
Dance Technique (ROM x01)
CORE SKILLS STUDY
Singing & Acting (ROM x02)
COLLABORATIVE TECHNICAL STUDY
Musical Theatre Practice (ROM x03)
COLLABORATIVE TECHNICAL STUDY
Ensemble SINGING Skills (ROM x04)
PERFORMANCE STUDY
Creative Workshop (Theatre in Education)(ROM 405)
PERFORMANCE STUDY
CREATIVE PROJECT (NEW WRITING)(ROM 505)
PERFORMANCE STUDY
Book Musical (ROM x06)
MUSICAL THEATRE STUDY
Historical Perspectives & Music Theory (ROM x07)
ACADEMIC STUDY
CONTEMPORARY MUSICAL THEATRE (ROM x07)
ACADEMIC STUDY
MUSICAL THEATRE ANALYSIS (ROM x07)
ACADEMIC STUDY
INDEPENDENT LEARNING PROJECT (ROM x08)
FEES
DEGREE Tuition Fees
B.A (Hons) £9535.00 plus associated fees of £2500.00/year.
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We offer in house funding options such as scholarships and can implement payment plans to assist with association fees as well as offer guidance on known funding pots and grant applications.
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ASSOCIATED Fees​​​​​
The associated costs represent additional fees applied to expenses not covered by the student’s tuition.
The fee for first year students is inclusive of:
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Chichester Student Partnership fee
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Annual Unlimited Photocopying allowance (fair college use only)
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In-house Professional Headshots with digital copies
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ROM essential branded apparel
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Conditioning Equipment
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Production Subsidy (i.e., costume & properties and required professional technical services)
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Essential Student Set Up
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Locker/ Key – First issue only.
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Additional student cost to replaceID Badge & Lanyard - First issue only. Additional student cost to replace
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Student Diary
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Water Bottle
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Professional Production recording and digital copy
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Student social events​​​​​​
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Scholarships
Scholarships are available for exceptionally talented students for both tuition and associated fees via an additional application by those offered places on the degree course.
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