School of Performing Arts

Courses

Year 1 (Level 5)

Semester 1: Creativity 1 / Introduction to Contemporary Singing / Introduction and Development of Acting Skills / Introduction to Urban Street Dance

Semester 2: Structuring of Acting Skills / Structure of Contemporary Singing / Utilisation of Acting Skills in Performance / Introduction to Modern and Contemporary Dance

Year 2 (Level 6)

Semester 1: Creativity 2 / Dance Performance and Choreography / Development of Professional Acting Skills / Development of Contemporary Music (Performance)

Semester 2: Development of Performance Genres in Theatre & Screen / Dance Performance and Choreography (Advanced)

Year 3 (Level 7)

Semester 1: Creativity 3 / Utilising Advanced Acting, Singing or Dance / Techniques in Performance, Capstone Project Exploration

Semester 2: Capstone Project (Realisation) 

Entry Requirements

Applicants must meet the following entry requirements:

• Have at least 42 NCEA credits at Level 3, including a minimum of 14 credits in each of two subjects, plus a minimum of 14 credits in one or two subjects and a minimum of 4 credits in reading and a minimum of 4 credits in writing, both at level 2 or equivalent.
  OR
• Have at least 72 NCEA credits at Level 2 including a minimum of 14 credits in each of two approved subjects and including 8 credits in reading/writing and including 30 credits achieved at Merit or Excellence or equivalent.
  OR
• Have at least 60 NZQA recognised credits at Level 5 or higher or equivalent.
  OR
• Have relevant work/life experience and be able to demonstrate that they can work/study at a level appropriate to the programme. Each applicant will be considered on an individual basis. To support their application applicants will be required to demonstrate their ability to study at Level 5 (Year 1) including a file providing evidence of personal life skills and previous activities. Applicants will be invited to an interview. Among attributes an applicant must demonstrate are a mature and positive approach to study, commitment and motivation to degree study.
   AND
• Have English language competence to undertake this programme which is taught and assessed in English. Applicants whose first language is not English may be asked for evidence of an overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5 (with no score below 6.0) or equivalent.
  AND 
• Participate in a solo audition process and be prepared to be recalled for a group audition.
• • Acting: present a 2-3 minute monologue from a contemporary play, television production or film.
  • Dance: perform their own 2 minute choreography in a style or genre of their choosing, and provide their own music on a CD or ipod.
  • Singing: prepare one ballad OR one up-tempo song of their choice and provide sheet music for piano accompaniment, or a backing track on CD or i-Pod, or perform acapella.

Please book an audition time with Julie Wright*.
Julie can be contacted in person at the Faculty of Creative Arts

Phone: +64 9 968 8780
Email: creativearts@manukau.ac.nz

*If this is not possible you are welcome to attend auditions at the Faculty of Creative Arts on the day with your three performance pieces. We look forward to meeting you.
 

Programme Summary

The Diploma in Performing Arts (Level 5) will involve the development of basic professional performance skills in all three disciplines under the guidance of professional tutors and the showcasing of these in class and public performance. The course will reflect the cultural makeup and diversity of the students.

Courses

Entry Requirements

Applicants must meet the following entry requirements: 

• Have at least 42 NCEA credits at Level 3, including a minimum of 14 credits in each of two subjects, plus a minimum of 14 credits in one or two subjects and a minimum of 4 credits in reading and a minimum of 4 credits in writing, both at level 2 or equivalent.
  or

• Have at least 72 NCEA credits at Level 2 including a minimum of 14 credits in each of two approved subjects and including 8 credits in reading/writing and including 30 credits achieved at Merit or Excellence or equivalent.
   or

• Have at least 60 NZQA recognised credits at Level 5 or higher or equivalent.
  or

• Have relevant work/life experience and be able to demonstrate that they can work/study at a level appropriate to the programme. Each applicant will be considered on an individual basis. To support their application applicants will be required to demonstrate their ability to study at Level 5 (Year 1) including a portfolio providing evidence of personal life skills and previous activities. Applicants will be invited to an interview. Among attributes an applicant must demonstrate are a mature and positive approach to study, commitment and motivation to degree study.
  and

• Have English language competence to undertake this programme which is taught and assessed in English. Applicants whose first language is not English may be asked for evidence of an overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5 (with no score below 6.0) or equivalent. no score below 6.0) or equivalent.
  and 

• Undertake a solo audition process in each discipline 
  Acting: present a 2-3 minute monologue from a contemporary play, television production or film. 
  Dance: perform their own 2 minute choreography in a style or genre of their choosing, and provide their own music on a CD or ipod. 
  Singing: prepare one ballad OR one up-tempo song of their choice and provide sheet music for piano accompaniment, or a backing track on CD or i-pod, or perform acapela. 
  and 

• *Be prepared to undertake a second 'group' audition (in all three disciplines) at a later date, if required. 
  and 

• Have English language competence to undertake this programme which is taught and assessed in English. Any applicants whose first language is not English may be required to provide evidence of an overall IELTS (Academic) of 6.5 (with no score below 6.0) or equivalent. 

*The second group audition (an improvised drama, dance and singing performance) gives lecturers a clearer view of the applicants abilities and potential to work 'collaboratively' with fellow performers.

Audition Dates
Saturday 29 October,
Saturday 12 November,
Wednesday 23 November,
Wednesday 7 December,
Saturday 17 December
.

Please book an audition time with Julie Wright on one of the above days*.
Julie can be contacted in person at the Faculty of Creative Arts
Phone: +64 9 968 8780
Email: creativearts@manukau.ac.nz

*If this is not possible you are welcome to attend auditions at the Faculty of Creative Arts on the day with your three performance pieces. We look forward to meeting you.

Audition Dates

Please book an audition time with Julie Wright on one of the following days.*

Julie can be contacted at reception at the Faculty of Creative Arts.
Phone: +64 9 968 8780
Email: creativearts@manukau.ac.nz

*If this is not possible you are welcome to attend auditions at the Faculty of Creative Arts on the day with your three performance pieces. We look forward to meeting you. Also, additional audition dates may be added before the February 20, 2012 start date. Please contact the Faculty of Creative Arts for further details. 

Audition Process

Undertake a solo in each discipline:

*The second group audition (an improvised drama, dance and singing performance) gives lecturers a clearer view of the applicant's abilities and potential to work 'collaboratively' with fellow performers. 

Audition Tips

*This will be part of your application and will not be returned.

Download 2012 Audition Notes here. 

At the School of Performing Arts we believe that the mentoring and collaboration our students engage in develops relationships that support our graduates as they begin their careers. These relationships are the key to many successful projects where the skills and friendships that are established over the period of your study become recognised in professional practice.