The Advanced Performing Arts Program is the second step* towards your professional training in the Performing Arts industry. An exclusive and intensive 1 year course where students deepen and widen their professional knowledge and skills in the Performing Arts.
Entirely industry based and delivered by confirmed professionals, the Advanced Performing Arts Program includes advanced training in all the main core units such as Acting, Vocal Training, Theatre Jazz, Tap, Ensemble and Musical Theatre; but also adds hours of training in Career and Industry units such as Stage Combat, Acros, Aerial, Make up & hair, Career management, Sound & Lighting, & Production management…
PRODUCTION FOCUSED
Along the advanced Performing Arts Units such as (Vocal training, Ensemble, Acting, Musical theatre, Theatre jazz, tap…), the ADVANCED PROGRAM open the doors to a wider array of work opportunities in the performing arts industries with units such as:
CAREER DEVELOPMENT :
The following units give students the knowledge and tools to convert their skills and talent into a sustainable income.
- Working as a freelance performer
- Career Planning & Development
- Talent Management (working with Agents & Managers)
- Audition Prep (portoflio, presentation…)
- Make up and hair
- Physical posture and charisma development
PRODUCTION & MANAGEMENT UNITS:
- Production Management
- Planning & Budgeting a musical
- Team Development
- Light & Sound Management
* Applicants must have successfully undertaken at least a Certificate IV in Musical Theatre (CUA40520) or a Diploma of Musical Theatre (CUA50220) to enrol in this course
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ADVANCED PERFORMING ARTS PROGRAM
MAIN INFORMATION
Delivery: 1 year Part-Time
3 days a week
40 weeks a year
Between 16 and 25 hours of training per week
Minimum of 640 contact hours per year
Combination study:
Diploma of Musical Theatre & Advanced Diploma in Performing Arts – 2 years.
MAIN INFORMATION
Delivery:
– 1 year Part-Time
– 3 days a week
– 40 weeks a year
– Between 16 and 25 hours of training per week depending on the term
– Minimum of 640 contact hours per year
CORE UNITS
ACTING UNITS:
- Stage Acting – Advanced
- Camera Acting – Intermediate
- Accents – Intermediate
- Improvisation – Advanced
- Stage Combat – Intermediate
VOCAL UNITS:
- Vocal Training – Advanced & Masters
- Ensemble 1 – Advanced
- Ensemble 2 (Song & Dance) – Advanced
DANCE UNITS:
- Technical Jazz – Advanced & Masters
- Choreography Jazz – Advanced & Masters
- Ballet – Advanced
- Tap Dancing – Advanced & Masters
ELECTIVE UNITS
CAREER DEVELOPMENT UNITS:
The following units give students the knowledge and tools to convert their skills and talent into a sustainable income.
- Working as a freelance performer
- Career Planning & Development
- Talent Management (working with Agents & Managers)
- Audition Prep
PRODUCTION & MANAGEMENT UNITS:
- Production Management
- Planning & Budgeting
- Team Development
- Light & Sound Management
ADDITIONAL UNITS:
- Piano (1-on-1 lessons)
- Acros/Aerial
- Makeup & Hair
- Fitness
- Yoga/Pilates
DATES/LOCATIONS
2024 dates
Applications open: Now
Applications close: 21 January 2024
Term 1 Monday 29 January – Friday 29 March
Term 2 Monday 15 April – Friday 14 June
Term 3 Monday 9 July – Friday 13 September
Term 4 Monday 1 October – Friday 6 December
Campus:
All classes run Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, from 9.00am to 6.00pm, at our Brisbane campus, Alchemy Studios Brisbane, Lutwyche
QUALIFICATION
Upon completion of their ADVANCED PERFORMING ARTS PROGRAM, students will be receive their Certificate of Achievement from LVBA and will also have the opportunity to sit for the prestigious Trinity College of London Licentiate Diploma in Musical Theatre (LTCL).
Trinity College London is an exam board regulated by the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual). Trinity liaises with education authorities around the world to ensure that our candidates’ achievements are recognised. These arrangements vary from country to country, depending on the subject area and the type of qualifications concerned.
This exam is NOT MANDATORY and entirely the student’s choice. Students can study the full Year 2 course with us without having to sit the exam.
The LTCL Exam triggers an additional fee not included in the course.
REQUIREMENTS
– Admission are upon auditions ONLY.
LVBA students who have already undertaken a Diploma in Musical Theatre with LVBA do not need to audition)
– Applicants must 17 or over by the time the course starts
– Applicants must have undertaken at least a Certificate IV in Musical theatre or a Diploma of Musical Theatre to enrol in this course
– If you’re not sure this course is for you, talk to us and our friendly team will assist you the best they can.
COURSE FEE
ADVANCED PERFORMING ARTS PROGRAM: $ per year
MONTHLY PAYMENTS: $ per month for 4 months
WEEKLY PAYMENTS: $ per week for 40 weeks
– $ Enrolments fee applies
– Price includes course material, student pack and exercises
– Prices are GST included
– The payments per month and per week are ‘payment plans’. You commit to the amount of the full course (1 year) and choose to pay that amount in installments.
- Full amount when paid up-front: $ (GST inc.)
- Full amount when paid per month: $ (GST inc.) paid in 4 installments of $ per month for 4 months
- Full amount when paid per week: $ (GST inc.) paid in 40 installments of $ per week for 40 weeks.
Please, read attentively our terms and conditions
– Price includes diploma fees, tuition, course material, student pack and exercises
LVBA’s APPROACH
We have 1 goal and 1 goal only: To give our students the Knowledge, skills and mindset they need to start and sustain a career in the Musical Theatre industry.
Knowledge: To become a Professional performer, one needs to KNOW what they’re doing and why they’re doing it. That’s why, at LVBA, we ensure that our students receive the Theoretical Knowledge necessary for the foundation of their performance.
Skills: Knowing what to do is one thing. Being able to do it is another. To become a professional performer one need the Technical skills. At LVBA, we make sure to help our students develop and expand their physical, vocal and musical capabilities.
Mindset: The Performing Arts are a very competitive and tough industry. Professional performers are often asked to work 10-12 hours a day; they perform at the highest level 8 shows per week for month on end. At LVBA, we help our students develop resilience, self-confidence, professionalism and commitment.
Feel free to call us – 0411 346 562 / 0406 991 019 – If you have any questions regarding the program.
Application Process
– Admissions are upon Auditions only
– Click the ‘Apply now’ button and follow the steps
– Once your Application form and fees have been received, our friendly admin team will send you your audition pack and invite
Career Opportunities
By completing this course:
Students have the opportunity to apply as actors, vocalists, dancers and Musical Theatre performers to professional paid positions in Musical Theatre, Theatre, Film/TV, Cruises, Festivals, Councils/Government Events, and/or tertiary and private teaching institutions.
Graduated students also have to opportunity to work as Producers, Production Assistants, Tour managers, Venue Managers, Talent developers, Agents.
By the end of this course
Students are able to:
- Act, sing and dance at a high professional level
- Perform in all 3 disciplines to the highest industry standards and requirements
- Build and perform complex and challenging pieces, songs, and characters
- Organise productions, calculate budgets
- Manage schedules and timelines
- Lead teams