A group of students performing on stage

What You Will Study

Units:

  • The Performing Arts Industry
  • Professional Development
  • Acting 1
  • Voice and Speech for Actors
  • Acting for Camera
  • Movement for Actors
  • Devising Theatre and Performance
  • Stagecraft

Units can change according to reflecting industry trends or project designs. Decisions like this are taken at the discretion of the course leader and are not optional.

  • Attendance Expectations

    3-4 days per week plus evening performances/some weekends.

    Course hours typically stand at 13 hours contact per week of lectures, rehearsals, workshops and self-directed study. This can increase during performance weeks and will require evening work and on occasion, weekends.

    In addition to the course contact hours, students will need to undertake at least 10 hrs per week directed and self-directed study/practice.

  • How You Will Be Assessed

    The College assesses you through the coursework that you produce as you complete each unit, this may include finished pieces of work, written work, your research, and a reflective journal which allows you to evaluate your learning and highlight your strengths and areas for further development.

    Most units have some form of performance-based assessment attached that focus on a range of performance skills and genres.

  • Entry Requirements

    64 UCAS tariff points from A Levels or a Level 3 Diploma in a related subject. Or An Access course.

    GCSE Grade 9-4 in English Language (or equivalent qualification) is required.

    Those with previous experience or learning that is relevant may be eligible via our RPL (Recognition of Prior Learning) process for accreditation towards this course.

    All applicants are required to audition consisting of an interview.

  • Fee Information

    These fees relate to 2024/25:

    £6,950

  • Further Study

    HND Performing Arts (Acting)