Duration: 3 Years

Awards:
BA(Hons)

The art of the actor is thousands of years old; and today is more in demand than ever. It is a rigorous, multi-faceted discipline involving mind, body and emotions, and in demand in a broad range of performance events. Professional acting careers can be made in theatre, film and television and other related media. Actors must use their skills and intelligence to interpret the great classics of the world, as well as create innovative, authentic and surprising events on stage and screen.

This performance-based programme offers quality training in all essential elements: acting, voice and movement techniques, together with imaginative, improvisational, and research skills. Theory is balanced with practice and applied to dramatic literature, script analysis, world theatre and cinema; aiming to graduate thinking, expressive actors, informed and creative, and with resources to work across genres, media and performance cultures.

Through classes, projects, workshops and productions, the course develops students’ abilities to work in an ensemble environment and with awareness of their own imaginative resources. Projects collaborate with other faculties, especially the David Putnam Film School, and offer rich training within a wide cultural and historical context. A variety of fully mounted productions are directed by international professionals in a range of theatre spaces.

Level 1 considers the relationship between body, voice and mind, and develops physical presence. The unique feature of Level 1 is the Asian Theatre Project and intensive stylistic workshops – from Commedia to Kabuki. Level 2 reinforces the interdependence of the elements that make up the actor’s processes. Students are guided to a personal work method, through continuous engagement with productions - from Shakespeare to Shepherd. Level 3 operates as a theatre company, with ensemble members experiencing a range of roles, styles, genres and disciplines. They refine their art-form with a strong focus on their individual strengths.

Teaching Methods: You will be taught through lectures, seminars, practical presentations, class participation, rehearsals, journals and master classes.

Entry Requirements: You need to meet the minimum academic requirements and are required to attend an interview with audition. Please refer to entry requirements for more details.