23Nov
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Course summary
Develop specialist performance and practical skills for acting on screen Our highly-practical BA (Hons) Acting for Film course focuses on developing your specialist screen acting performance technique and provides you with the opportunity to expand your performance skills through your choice of additional professional training options. Study classic and contemporary acting techniques to inform your own approach You will cultivate your own bespoke acting approach from an introduction to a broader range of acting practitioners such as Stanislavski, Hagen, Adler and Meisner, alongside the camera technique skills necessary for a convincing, truthful camera performance. Gain practical industry skills and contextual knowledge Alongside your screen acting training, you will develop vital knowledge of the film industry, its history, and gain experience of working on small- and large-scale productions to help you stand out in a competitive employment market. Throughout your degree you will:
- Work both on campus and on location
- Gain experience in acting on small and larger scale film productions
- Grow your knowledge of other aspects of film and screen acting and its history
- Develop your understanding of the film industry
- Examine how the film industry contributes to and reflects contemporary culture.
- Writing, editing and directing
- Film combat and voice classes
- Period and historical acting
- Studio theatre performance
- Industry preparation classes
- and many more!
- Develop your performance skills specifically for acting on camera.
- Expand your skillset with our range of Screen Acting Skills options.
- Gain vital experience of working productions and knowledge of the wider film industry.
- Learn from expert industry professionals who get to know you and your needs.
- Graduate ready to take full advantage of our Spotlight accreditation.
Modules
Year One Your first year introduces you to the core principles of acting on camera that develops the skills, techniques and understanding needed to be able to act in front of the camera. Year Two In your second year, you will continue to develop your screen acting skills and technique as you explore the connections between story, scripts and direction with performance. Year Three Your final year sees you work towards the production of a final short film dissertation project that acts as the culmination of your learning throughout your degree. Alongside this, you will explore more advanced screen acting techniques, as you undertake multiple performance projects including recreating a classic film scene, fight sequences and a four-hander project. Indicative modules You will study a selection of core and optional modules in each year. Each module is worth a number of credits and is delivered differently, depending on its content and focus of study.
Assessment method
Assessments You will be assessed through a range of assignments including practical acting pieces, projects and essays, which are often recorded with high production values to enable you to use them as part of a professional showreel that you can use once you graduate.
How to apply
29Jan
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:
- W420
- Institution code:
- C58
- Campus name:
- Bognor Regis Campus, University of Chichester
- Campus code:
- R
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 96 - 112 points
A level - BCC - CCC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DMM - MMM
Additional entry requirements
Audition
You will need to attend a performance audition to demonstrate your ability in acting. Applicants with high levels of performance skills may be considered for a lower academic offer.
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | No component less than 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 50 | 50-57 and no lower than 50-57 in each component |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 79 | At least: 18 in Reading 17 in Listening 20 in Speaking 17 in Writing |
Qualifications recognised for English language proficiency
https://www.chi.ac.uk/study/international/english-language-requirements/
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Republic of Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| EU | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9535 | Year 1 |
| England | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9535 | Year 1 |
| International | £16344 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
University of Chichester
Bishop Otter Campus
College Lane
Chichester
PO19 6PE