Performing Arts (Acting)

This course is not accepting applications for deferred entry.

Morley College London has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework.These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

What does this TEF outcome mean?

Course summary

The HND Performing Arts (Acting) programme is designed to prepare you for a career as a professional actor. It provides a practical, vocational education and encourages intellectual and personal growth through a programme of study. You will develop reflective processes and analytical skills, and enrich your individual creativity and imagination. There is a strong emphasis on independent learning, self-management and communication skills. The rigour encapsulated in the programme prepares you for the profession or the possibility of further study at a higher educational level. Leading on from the skills developed on the HNC (first year), in the second year of the course (HND) you will develop and refine your acting technique further, exploring genres and applying acting methodologies to monologues and scene-work. The year culminates in a directed full-length production at the end of the year. Voice classes run through-out the year, supporting your technical and creative application to project work. Morley College London’s roots in the world of the Performing arts date back to our origins at the Old Vic Theatre. It's a heritage we honour to this day, with the various beautiful performance and rehearsal spaces at our main building and our team of tutors with professional experience in the field. With our HNC programme in the performing arts, you'll benefit from our history and expertise as you develop your performance skills and improve your career prospects.

Modules

Units would typically consist of the below but may be subject to change: Acting 1 • Movement for Actors • Acting for Camera • Voice and Speech for Actors • Singing 1 • The Performing Arts Industry • Professional Development • Devising Theatre and Performance • Acting 2 • Classical Acting • Voice Skills for Actors 2 • Auditioning • Performance Project • Working in the Performing Arts Industry • Creative Research Project

Assessment method

You will be given a number of practical assignments and projects to work on as part of your course which will allow you to explore what you learn in the classroom to strengthen your knowledge further. These projects and assignments will also help you develop transferable skills such as problem solving, digital literacy, critical thinking, time management, planning and working as part of a team. Assessments will take place through both live and where appropriate streamed performances, presentations, coursework, projects and the development of a work-related portfolio. We will take into account both your marks on formal assignments and the understanding you demonstrate within your classes. In assessing your progress you will receive feedback on your work throughout the course both in response to formal assessments and as part of your overall learning experience.

How to apply

31Jan

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:: PERD

Institution code:: M91

Campus name:: Waterloo Centre

Campus code:: W

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1
Year 2

Entry requirements for advanced entry (i.e. into Year 2 and beyond)

Direct entry into Year 2 (external applicants): We are happy to consider applications for direct entry onto the second year of study from those who have already completed and been certificated on the associated HNC at level 4. Applicants will be asked to supply their Pearson ID number available on their certificate or transcript.

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff - 48 points

Mature students: if you do not meet the entry requirements as outlined above, we may still consider your application based on previous employment or previous study. We appreciate that mature students may have extensive relevant experience gained through paid or unpaid work, or through other types of professional training or sector-related opportunities and this experience may be used to support an application.

Additional entry requirements

Audition

• You will be invited to an informal chat about the course and either a workshop style audition in-centre or an individual audition online. • Auditions are free to attend. Prepare • Auditionees will be asked to prepare one memorised speech and /or take part in a practical workshop. • One memorised song - the song can be of your own choosing, is sung unaccompanied and we recommend against a pop song. It should be no longer than 2 minutes. PLEASE NOTE: a trained singing voice is not required for admission. • You will meet the head of the course and be able to ask questions about the school, courses, timetable and faculty.

Interview

English language requirements

Test	Grade	Additional details
IELTS (Academic)	5.5	Students and prospective students require a minimum level of 5.5 IELTS (or equivalent) with no score lower than a 5 in listening and speaking and no score lower than a 5.5 in reading and writing.
PTE Academic	42	Pearson Test of English Academic

Students undertaking higher level education need to have a commensurate level of understanding of the English language so as to be able to achieve their qualification. In the case of applicants for whom English is a second language, the interviewer and Central Admissions Team must assure themselves of the applicant’s ability to function at IELTS English Level 5.5 (or equivalent). This is in line with the requirements of the awarding and validating bodies. Where applicants do not hold an IELTS qualification at 5.5 or equivalent, the Central Admissions will ask the applicant to sit an online test (BKSB) to check the suitability of the applicant’s English level prior to interview. Photographic identification will be required. Applicants who have recently completed (i.e. in the last 2 years) a formal programme of study in English at an appropriate level (such as a level 3 BTEC or ‘A’ level) prior to starting their Higher National are considered to be at a suitable level of English without requiring additional evidence..

Student Outcomes

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England	£6165	Year 1
Northern Ireland	£6165	Year 1
Scotland	£6165	Year 1
Wales	£6165	Year 1

Additional fee information

We ask for an additional contribution of £50 to cover the costs of theatre trips and Online performances. Any unspent fee will be returned to you prior to the end of the course.