FULL-TIME COURSES Welcome to MGA
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FULL-TIME COURSES Welcome to MGA The MGA Academy of Performing Arts is a an unparalleled level of training opportunities unique environment that combines intense, and professional contacts, and we have sent disciplined training and diverse performance graduates into work around the globe. opportunities with a professional edge. At our By concentrating on a manageable student heart we maintain a close‑knit environment that cares for each student as a valuable individual intake, where students are offered not only initial within the MGA family. Based in Edinburgh, we training but also ongoing support and advice offer exceptional facilities and quality tuition after graduation, MGA continues to fulfil its key at an affordable price, attracting students from aim: a career for every graduate. Whether you across Scotland, the rest of the UK and Europe. come to us for a Foundation year, three years of full‑time training, or a year of professional We place great value in remaining fresh, development, we look forward to welcoming you vibrant and, more importantly, relevant and well into the MGA family and sharing with you our connected to today’s professional performing world of performing arts opportunities. arts industry. With a network of professional agents, casting directors, choreographers, ACADEMIC DIRECTOR, directors and producers all supporting our work Marcella Macdonald THE MGA ACADEMY OF and our graduates, MGA provides students with BA, PG Dip RAM, PGDE PERFORMING ARTS Why choose MGA? We launched MGA in 2005 following a that a relevant and fulfilling training was out of realisation that students in Scotland found it almost reach for many young people. impossible to stay in Scotland and pursue the We have worked tirelessly since 2005 to create training they needed to succeed in performing a training ground here in Edinburgh that nurtures arts. As working professionals and graduates the incredible talent found in Scotland and ourselves, we felt that although it had a wealth of excellent opportunities for children, and an array beyond, and also prepares for the rigours of the of exceptional youth theatre groups, Scotland profession. We demand dedication and focus lacked cutting‑edge, full‑time training provision from our students during their time with us – but for school leavers. Many of the courses that were also encourage them to strive for personal success available did not deliver the contact hours or after they graduate. It is our aim to empower professional development tools we believed to be students: we sincerely believe that if you have the so necessary in training for today’s workplace. drive, determination and the talent then The MGA Academy of Performing Arts is best placed to help We knew then, and we know now, that students get you where you want to be. hungry for successful careers need so much more than a good training in the technique of their Our faculty of fantastic teachers, regular freelance chosen field. They also need a detailed and tutors and visiting professionals makes MGA intimate understanding of the industry, including one of the most dynamic and exciting training the importance of individuality and how to establishments in the UK. We are exceptionally compete to achieve career goals. Following our proud of the work being done by both staff and own personal experien ces of training and the students and our graduates continue to amaze us inevitable financial burden that accompanies with their successes. FOUNDERS, THE it (with London schools charging in excess of MGA ACADEMY OF £12,000 per year in tuition fees alone), we knew Murray Grant & Andrew Gowland PERFORMING ARTS TRAINING Professional Training MGA courses have been designed after thorough consultation Our Team with leading theatre practitioners who have helped MGA and our academic partners in Bath Spa University and the Scottish MGA has a team of world-class Qualifications Authority create the comprehensive and effective tutors ready to meet you. Drawn from across the UK, Europe and the US with set of courses currently offered here in Edinburgh. exceptional careers and incredible teaching skills, they work alongside our experienced managerial and administrative staff to deliver courses, Bath Spa preparing future generations of University The MGA Academy of Performing professional performer. Arts is accredited by the CDMT MGA is thrilled to MGA prides itself on the high standards partner with Bath MGA is the first and only performing of the core teaching staff and their arts school in Scotland to have Spa University from 2018 to offer degree abilities to bring their experiences and achieved accreditation by the CDMT. programmes through our Full‑time unique skills into the classroom and CDMT ensures the provision of high School. Bath Spa University studio. They can actually do what they quality professional training through validates the BA (Hons) degree are teaching you to do! That’s why the recognition and accreditation of courses passed by students at MGA MGA motto has always been: ‘Training full-time dance, drama and musical (subject to final approval) and this for the profession, from the profession.’ theatre schools and colleges, and arrangement is reviewed on an Our team are complemented by a has provided the industry benchmark ongoing basis to ensure academic of quality assurance for professional standards are maintained. whole host of well-respected industry training in the UK since 1979. professionals who take time out of busy schedules to share skills, lead workshops and shape productions. We know it’s not good enough just to give students the Scottish Qualifications Imperial Society of technical skills required for a professional Authority Teachers of Dancing career – they need the chance to experience first hand what it means to MGA demonstrates a commitment to MGA is an approved centre for be a professional before they leave us. excel lence in the training of young teacher training by ISTD, and our So we also work in partnership with performers by being one of only a few students now have the opportunity of professional company Beyond Broadway independent SQA Approved Centres. gaining ISTD Teaching qualifications Productions Ltd who are responsible for during their training. With SQA-accredited full-time producing our commercial student shows. programmes students are guaranteed not only a fantastic, practical, British Voice performance-based training, but also Association recognised academic qualifications in their chosen field. SQA is the national MGA is a member of the British body in Scotland responsible for the Voice Association, which encourages development, accreditation, assessment a healthy voice, vocal skills and and certification of qualifications other communication in such areas as the than degrees. performing arts, business and industry, medicine and education, and supports those who work in these areas. 0330 058 0656 [email protected] themgaacademy.com/apply NETWORK Industry Network The world-class training and performance opportunities offered on all our courses ensure that MGA students graduate with the skills they Getting Connected need to forge a successful and lucrative career for themselves. Due to the intensity of We are acutely aware that this is not the whole story when it comes to successfully training and the preparing young performers for the industry that awaits them – we understand the calibre of the need to ensure that by the time our students graduate they KNOW the industry. teaching faculty, Equity, the union And this is especially true for students who have chosen to study away from the for professional performers, has added pressure of London. agreed to award MGA graduates with their Equity card. This instantly MGA students gain a wealth of knowledge, understanding and appreciation marks them as professional of the real world by being given the opportunity whilst training to work with performers worthy of rights within leading agents, casting directors, directors, choreographers, musical directors and the industry. This is a huge mark of professional performers. respect for both MGA and those Recent visitors to MGA have included: who study here. n Kerry Ellis – West End and Broadway Musical Theatre Performer Third‑year students must pay to become a member of Equity before n Carole Todd – Director their second term and also join the n Gok Wan – TV Personality and Presenter Spotlight Casting Directory. n Adam Garcia – Hollywood Actor and Musical Theatre Star n Benjamin Newsome – Casting Director n Shane Collins – Shane Collins Associates agency Building Relationships n Simon Mayhew – Oxford Adams Associates agency We have built close working n Ricky Jinks – Choreographer and Dancer relationships with several companies n Bonnie Milligan – Broadway Musical Theatre Performer and organisations that span the range n Lindsay McAllister – Resident Director/Choreographer of Hairspray UK Tour of the industry and our students are n Shoshana Bean – Musical Theatre Star, Wicked on Broadway uniquely placed to reap the rewards: n CJ Kirkland – Costume Designer from management and casting agencies n Christina Bianco – American Actress and Impressionist through to production companies and industry practitioners. no matter what n Tracy Geltman – Company Manager on Broadway for Hairspray, The Producers, Addams Family, Peter and the Starcatcher you want to do on the stage, MGA wants to help students do it successfully, n Mark McBride – Musical Director for Bill Kenwright and Celebrity Cruises professionally