The duration of the course is two years. Students completing the course in Grade 11 will then be guided to options for further Certificate or Diploma study for Grade 12. A year will equate to 40 weeks over 4 terms.

The course runs from Monday-Thursday

Times are CURRENTLY as follows:

Mondays - 9am – 8.30pm

Tuesdays - 9am – 8.30pm

Wednesdays - 9am – 8.30pm

Thursdays - 9am – 5.30pm

PLEASE NOTE

• For students selecting optional classes, these times may extend beyond these core times depending on their selection

• Some Fridays will be used for exams and performance assessments as well as special guest workshops

• Academic work is supervised at the studio, but Friday should be used to complete academic work and College assessments.

During the day, students are supervised in their academic studies between timetabled classes that are specifically structured to align with the ATOD units and the assessments required for each unit.

In the evening, students participate in compulsory classes that provide additional training to develop skills and techniques required for the Cert IV course. These classes are covered by the Cert IV fees. The compulsory classes are as follows:

• Senior Tread the Boards

• Senior Film and TV

• Broadway Bound Extension

• Opens Musical Theatre Team

• 15’s Musical Theatre Team

• Senior tap Technique

• Senior Dance Technique

Students participate in mentoring specific junior classes to strengthen their understanding of skill development and teaching techniques whilst developing their own leadership skills.

Students may wish to do extra classes, that are not compulsory. They may select two free of charge, any more will be charged at the regular class fee.

• The cost of the course is $9000 per year. A deposit of $900 will be required on acceptance of your place offered. Payments will be made monthly for the rest of the fees.

• On top of fees money should be budgeted for excursions. Students are required to see live performances and we also organise social events.

• Students will require a laptop.

This is done through Distance Education. We require that successful applicants enrol in the Cairns School of Distance Education. This school waivers all school fees for Queensland students. NAPA will supervise student studies here at the studio, however it is important to note that this is an extra service not a requirement. The responsibility for the child’s learning rests in the hands of the parent. The student and parent are responsible for uploading assessments and meeting educational requirements of their chosen academic subjects. Students will require a laptop to work on during their timetabled ‘home’ studies. Parents can choose to supervise their child’s studies at home, however, students must be at the studio in time for their Cert IV classes.

All successful students will be required to purchase and wear a NAPA College uniform. Wearing a uniform will be taken seriously and we expect our NAPA College students to wear this appropriately and with pride. More detail will be given in the Information Handbook to successful applicants.

Thank you for choosing the National Academy of Performing Arts (NAPA) to complete your Certificate IV in Musical Theatre (CUA40520). This course will be conducted under a partnership with Australian Teachers of Dancing (ATOD), a not-for-profit organisation and one of the leading providers of nationally accredited dance teaching in Australia.

We see this as a three way collaboration – between you, your studio and ourselves. As you dream big, NAPA will support you to obtain your professional industry qualifications and launch your dance career – whether this is as a professional dance teacher, a successful small business owner or a performer. ATOD will monitor your progression throughout your course and ensure you meet the national requirements for training and assessing.

Nationally recognised courses ensure a standard of excellence and provide you with a choice of Certificate and Diploma programmes. When you begin your training, your delivery and assessment will be conducted by NAPA, a highly respected industry professional. As your studies progress, NAPA focuses on developing your skills further and provide you with every opportunity to achieve your goals.

As the Registered Training Organisation, ATOD are bound by federal legislation and hold ultimate responsibility for your education. We report to government departments as necessary and ensure that NAPA, complies with legislation. Once you have completed your course, we will issue you with your final certificate.

With all of the legal information and administration covered by ATOD, NAPA is able to remain creative and concentrate on your learning and on what they do best – training and assessing you in dance, dance teaching and musical theatre.

We are excited that this three-way partnership will qualify you to reach the next level of success in your dance career and wish you the very best as you progress through your training.