COURSES
PERFORMING ARTS ACADEMY
We offer Grade 10 - 12 and Post-Matric Courses
MUSIC
dance
MUSICAL THEATRE
MUSIC BUSINESS & PRODUCTION
FULL-TIME MUSIC COURSE
For Grades 10-12 you will be able to obtain your NQF4 (Matric) plus Level 3 International Diploma as well as your Grade 7. For Post Matric you will be able to obtain Level 3 International Diploma as well as your Grade 7.
This is achieved by exposing the full-time students to all aspects of the music industry including creative, technical, entrepreneurial and administrative. This course particularly focuses on preparing students for a career in music or progress to higher education courses either here in South Africa, or abroad.
On top of this, students will participate in guest workshops held with local and international industry talent to keep the students in touch with current professional practice.
Full-time students will be placed in small classes to ensure effective individual learning and will be presented with performance opportunities to showcase their skills and talents. This will include full productions in the M&M Performing Arts Academy theatre but also smaller showcases at the end of each term where family and friends are invited to see what the students have been learning.
Choose your Primary Instrument/Voice:
Drums
Bass Guitar
Guitar
Piano or Keyboard
Vocals
Production
Choose your Pathway:
Performance
Technology
Composition
Business
To ensure full-time students receive the necessary support and guidance, music students will also receive regular individual tutorials. M&M Performing Arts Academy are strong believers in a supportive and encouraging learning environment, so dancers can explore their artistry with no fear nor judgement, conquering their day with confidence and courage.
FULL-TIME DANCE COURSE
We offer a three-year full-time Dance Course. Grade 10 to 12 students will be able to obtain their NQF4 (Matric), accredited by CATHSSETA and Level 3 International Diploma and Graded Certificate, accredited by RSL UK. Post-matric students will receive the same qualifications except the NQF4 certificate.
Being versatile is key for a successful career in the entertainment industry and the Dance Course is aimed at exactly that: developing versatile performers who are multi-skilled and highly employable. This is achieved by exposing the full-time students to all aspects of the Performing Arts industry including creative, technical, entrepreneurial and administrative. This course particularly focuses on preparing students for a career in the arts or progress to higher education courses either here in South Africa, or abroad.
Subject Choices for Dance:
Contemporary
Commercial Jazz
Choreography
Acting
Vocals
Careers in Dance
Musical Theatre
Choose your Pathway:
Performing and Creative Arts
On top of this, students will participate in guest workshops held with local and international industry talent to keep the students in touch with current professional practice.
Full-time students will be placed in small classes to ensure effective individual learning and will be presented with performance opportunities to showcase their skills and talents. This will include full productions in the M&M Performing Arts Academy theatre but also smaller showcases at the end of each term where family and friends are invited to see what the students have been learning.
To ensure full-time students receive the necessary support and guidance, dance students will also receive regular individual tutorials. M&M Performing Arts Academy are strong believers in a supportive and encouraging learning environment, so dancers can explore their artistry with no fear nor judgement, conquering their day with confidence and courage.
FULL-TIME MUSICAL THEATRE COURSE
We offer a three-year full-time Dance Course. Grade 10 to 12 students will be able to obtain their NQF4 (Matric) accredited by CATHSSETA and Level 3 International Diploma and Graded Certificate, accredited by RSL UK. Post-matric students will receive the same qualifications except the NQF4 certificate.
Musical Theatre is a form of theatrical performance that combines songs, spoken dialogue, acting and dance.
At M&M Music and Performing Arts Academy, we strive to create triple threats who can not only perform in class but take on the worlds stage as well.
Subject Choices for Musical Theatre:
Musical Theatre Performance
Acting Workshops
Vocal Techniques of Drama
Live performances
Musical Theatre Singing
Musical Tutorials
Movement
On top of this, students will participate in guest workshops held with local and international industry talent to keep the students in touch with current professional practice.
Full-time students will be placed in small classes to ensure effective individual learning and will be presented with performance opportunities to showcase their skills and talents. This will include full productions in the M&M Performing Arts Academy theatre but also smaller showcases at the end of each term where family and friends are invited to see what the students have been learning.
To ensure full-time students receive the necessary support and guidance, Musical Theatre students will also receive regular individual tutorials. M&M Performing Arts Academy are strong believers in a supportive and encouraging learning environment, so performers can explore their artistry with no fear nor judgement, conquering their day with confidence and courage.
PERFORMING ARTS BUSINESS & PRODUCTION
The Performing Arts Business pathway provides non-performers an alternative route towards working in the creative and performing arts industry.
These students will have opportunities to demonstrate their skills in other (non-performing) areas of the creative industry, e.g. marketing, PR, artist development, publishing, set-design, lighting, set construction, sound, and wardrobe, as examples.
Possible career options
- Promotion/Management/Artist Support Services/Advertising/Arts Administrator
- Costume Designer/Lighting Technician/Make-Up Artist/Scriptwriter/Set Designer/Stage Manager/Director/Wardrobe Assistant
- Live Music Producer/Audio-Visual Technician/Broadcaster Engineer/Cinematographer/Sound Engineer/Video Editor
This program excludes any grade level qualifications but carries the full accreditation in Level 3 with UCAS points.
Subject Choices for Performing Arts Business and Production:
Marketing
Public Relations
Artist
Development
Set-Design
Lighting
The aim of M&M Music and Performing Arts Academy is to provide a flexible, vocationally-relevant suite of qualifications which will equip students with the skills to develop realistic employment opportunities in the music/ creative and performing arts industries or to progress to Higher Education.
MUSIC AND PERFORMING ARTS CAREER CHOICES
By now, you may be thinking, “What kind of career opportunities are there for M&M Music and Performing Arts Academy students, post graduation?” Well, there are a number of careers not only in music or performing arts itself, but also in supporting performing artist. Whichever career path you choose, graduating from M&M Music and Performing Arts Academy will certainly equip you for a great start within your preferred profession!
Top 15 Music and Performing Arts Careers to choose from after you graduate:
Songwriter
Actor
Pop Star
Recording Artist
Theatre Manager
Personal Manager
Dancer
Music Composition
Director
Voiceover Artist
Artist Producer
Script Writer
Music Teacher
Performing Artist
PR and Publicity
QUALIFICATIONS
GRADE 10 - 12 DIPLOMA
On successful completion, students will receive the following:
- NQF 4 Matric Equivalent
- A local qualification through the Department of Higher Education and Training
- Vocations Qualification – Level 3
- An internationally recognised Diploma qualification which carries 120 UCAS points.
POST-MATRIC | 1 - 3 YEARS
On successful completion, students will receive the following:
- Vocations Qualification – Level 3
- An internationally recognised Diploma qualification which carries 120 UCAS points.
MATRIC
CORE SUBJECTS
- English
- Grades 10 – 12 only
- Afrikaans
- Grades 10 – 12 only
- Maths Literacy (Business Maths)
- Grades 10 – 12 only
- Primary Instrument or Production
ADDITIONAL NON-CREDIT BEARING SUBJECTS
- General Business
- General understanding of business and finance and how money works.
- Health & Fitness
- We believe a healthy lifestyle is central to career success and critical for
mental, physical, emotional and spiritual well-being. We equip students
with the necessary knowledge and skills to make correct lifestyle choices.
and offer weekly exercise programs.
- We believe a healthy lifestyle is central to career success and critical for
- Nutrition
- Our hands-on approach of allowing our students to prepare meals in our
café will provide them with the practical application to be able to feed
themselves, work in hospitality or maybe even start a catering company
for the entertainment industry.
- Our hands-on approach of allowing our students to prepare meals in our
FEES AND PAYMENT STRUCTURE
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