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A Level Music Technology
School Leavers (16-18)Gain skills and a qualification in creating high quality audio recording. Advanced Audio Engineering is a two year course which will give you the opportunity to develop practical skills and theoretical knowledge in music technology. Students who enjoy and successfully complete this subject will gain a single vocational qualification, which is equivalent in point score to a complete A level, and will typically progress to further undergraduate study.
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Level 3 Professional Performance Programme - Acting
School Leavers (16-18)This intensive, full-time course focuses primarily on acting and drama, along with additional classes in dance and singing technique. You will be continually supported as you extend your performance skills in a range of styles and will be given the opportunity to take part in a number of public shows, some that you may audition for and others that you will automatically be cast in as part of your course. We often take some of these shows to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. You will also be taught the skills you need to pass auditions so that you can continue your training at one of the top drama schools or universities in the UK.
91% of students who apply, gain places at accredited dance and drama schools. We take the best young performers in the North West and help them to develop the skills that allow them to progress on to the most prestigious drama schools and universities in the UK.
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Creative Digital Media Production Level 3
School Leavers (16-18)This is the first step in getting you a career in the TV and Film industry. Over a two year course you will develop a range of practical skills and theoretical knowledge in the areas of Television and Film Production. You will also have the opportunity to gain work experience externally and in the college’s own production company RunshawTV. Many students who enjoy and successfully complete this course progress onto Higher Education or employment in the Media Industry.
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Creative Media Production UAL Level 2
School Leavers (16-18)Over a one year course you will develop a range of practical skills and theoretical knowledge in the areas of Moving Image (editing, lighting and camera), Digital Print, Photography and Audio Editing. Many students who enjoy and successfully complete this course progress onto the L3 Creative Media Production (Film and TV). A practical, work-based approach to learning, based on the television and film industry.
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Level 3 Professional Performance Programme – Dance
School Leavers (16-18)This intensive, full-time course focuses primarily on dance in various forms, along with additional classes in acting and singing technique. You will be continually supported as you extend your skills in a range of styles and will be given the opportunity to take part in a number of public shows, some that you may audition for and others that you will automatically be cast in as part of your course. You will also be taught the skills you need to pass auditions so that you can continue your training at one of the top dance schools or universities in the UK.
91% of students who apply, gain places at accredited dance and drama schools. We take the best young performers in the North West and help them to develop the skills that allow them to progress on to the most prestigious dance schools and universities in the UK.
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A Level Drama & Theatre Studies
School Leavers (16-18)A Level Drama & Theatre Studies is a two year course which will give you the opportunity to study a variety of styles, genres and practitioners, both classic and contemporary. Students who enjoy and successfully complete this subject typically progress to University. Runshaw has an excellent purpose built drama studio and theatre that is equipped with state of the art lighting and sound equipment.
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A Level Film Studies
School Leavers (16-18)A Level Film Studies is a two year course which will give you the opportunity to develop your knowledge of how a film works as a text through analysis and evaluation. Many students who enjoy and successfully complete this subject typically progress onto a range of degree courses including: Journalism, Media Production and Marketing.
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Level 2 Hair & Media Make-up
School Leavers (16-18)This exciting course provides a starting point towards a career in the professional hair and make-up industry. Whether you are interested in a career in high fashion, the bridal industry, photography, film or TV, this course provides a foundation in the techniques used in the world of professional hair and make-up.
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A Level Media Studies
School Leavers (16-18)A Level Media Studies is a two year course which will give you the opportunity to develop critical autonomy and independent research skills. Many students who enjoy and successfully complete this subject typically progress onto a range of degree courses including: English, Film Studies and other related humanities based degrees. Teaching teams are led by published writers and examiners.
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A Level Music
School Leavers (16-18)A Level Music is a two year course which will give you the opportunity to explore all areas of composing, performing and listening. Many students who enjoy and successfully complete this subject typically progress to study Music at either university or at music college.
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Level 3 Professional Performance Programme - Musical Theatre
School Leavers (16-18)This intensive, full-time course focuses on combining the three disciplines of acting, dance and singing in order to create the all-round performer. You will be continually supported as you extend your technique in a range of styles and will be given the opportunity to take part in a number of public performances, some that you may audition for and others that you will automatically be cast in as part of your course. You will also be taught the skills you need to pass auditions so that you can continue your training at one of the top conservatoires or universities in the UK. We take the best young performers in the North West and help them to develop the skills that allow them to progress on to the most prestigious conservatoires and universities in the UK.
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UAL Level 2 Diploma in Performing and Production Arts
School Leavers (16-18)Over a one year course you will develop a range of practical skills and theoretical knowledge that will develop your skills in dance, acting and musical theatre. Many students who enjoy and complete this course successfully audition and progress onto the L3 Professional Performance Programme.
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UAL Level 3 Advanced Musicianship Programme
School Leavers (16-18)Welcome to the Advanced Musicianship Programme at Runshaw College. This course is an opportunity for serious and gifted musicians to develop their skills in performance, production, composition, song writing and music theory.
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