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Course summary

The BA (Hons) Acting for Stage and Screen is an intensive training course, students will take classes in screen acting throughout the two years alongside specialist classes in a wide range of improvisation, rehearsal and performance skills, voice, movement, professional development and creating their own work. Students will have regular contact with visiting industry professionals alongside the in-house tutors. Students will take part in work placement blocks within the industry and will appear in several public performances. The course is accelerated over two years in order to provide maximum value for money and an early entry point into the profession (2 year accelerated degree, Level 4 - 6). Course modules: The modules that students will study are: Level 4 Fundamental Acting Technique Fundamental Voice Technique Fundamental Movement Technique Fundamental Professional Development Performance 1 Performance 2 Level 5 Developing Acting Technique Developing Voice Technique Developing Movement Technique Developing Professional Development Performance 3 Performance 4 Level 6 Advanced Acting Technique Advanced Professional Development Industry Facing Performance Recorded Performance Live Theatre Performance Creating My Own Work

Modules

The modules that students will study are: Level 4 Fundamental Acting Technique Fundamental Voice Technique Fundamental Movement Technique Fundamental Professional Development Performance 1 Performance 2 Level 5 Developing Acting Technique Developing Voice Technique Developing Movement Technique Developing Professional Development Performance 3 Performance 4 Level 6 Advanced Acting Technique Advanced Professional Development Industry Facing Performance Recorded Performance Live Theatre Performance Creating My Own Work

Assessment method

Students are assessed through grading of final performances (both live and recorded), and through critical reflective work in a variety of forms.


How to apply

Application codes

Course code:
BA45
Institution code:
Y70
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

Successful applicants will be invited for an audition and interview. Each applicant is asked to prepare 2 monologues - a contemporary and a classical monologue. Applicants will also take part in a movement workshop.

Additional entry requirements

Audition

You will be invited to attend an audition as part of the entry process for this course, details will be sent out accordingly.

Interview


Unistats information

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £8640 Year 1
Northern Ireland £8640 Year 1
Scotland £8640 Year 1
Wales £8640 Year 1

Additional fee information

There may be travel costs related to work placements. A reading list will be supplied which students will be expected to purchase. Students must come to classes in practical movement clothing (details to be supplied on successful application). There may also be occasional additional costs in order for students to experience bespoke industry workshops / masterclasses and travel to access valuable opportunities.
Acting for Stage and Screen at York College University Centre - UCAS