The University of South Wales’ Performing Arts degree offers an all-round intensive study of performance skills focusing on acting for theatre, film and voice, devised performance, technical production and directing for theatre. It will introduce you to varied traditions such as drama, dance, music, circus, carnival, storytelling, cabaret, stand-up comedy, mime and more and ways in which those practices are combined.Our Performing Arts course explores the diverse and interdisciplinary nature of contemporary performance. From circus skills to street theatre to live music performance, our core teaching team are all experienced performers, practitioners and academics working across the full range of contemporary performance. Your performing arts training will explore the dynamics of voice and body in live performance, including physical conditioning through preparation for circus and movement work. Your study of music and sound, acting and physical theatre will also include considering important histories and critical perspectives to help you create original work for public performance.