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Acting with Foundation Year at Arts University Bournemouth - UCAS

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Course summary

Why Choose Us? Unique Film Production Experiences: The only acting course in the UK to offer fully integrated film production opportunities working in collaboration with filmmakers, makeup and costume artists as part of the world-renowned Bournemouth Film School (accredited by CILECT and Screenskills). Stage Production Opportunities: Opportunities to work on stage productions in our art deco Palace Court Theatre and on a variety of exciting projects and exercises with students across multiple disciplines. Collaboration with Industry Professionals: Opportunities to work with graduates and industry partners on our groundbreaking BFS Funding Futures scheme. What To Expect Dive deep into the heart of acting with an immersive, hands-on curriculum. Our practical, portfolio-driven approach ensures that you master a range of established techniques in relation to text, character and performance, alongside the core disciplines of movement, voice, and singing. Three dynamic themes run through each level: a methodological approach to actor training, engaging media training, and the exciting role of the actor as both creator and innovator. This comprehensive approach reflects the demands and diversity of the 21st century creative industries. By the time you graduate, you’ll be ready to: Master Physical and Vocal Artistry: Develop a deep understanding of the interplay between voice and body. Craft Compelling Characters: Engage with diverse texts and experiences to bring psychologically rich characters to life. Create for Varied Audiences: Hone your ability to produce art that resonates with various demographics, across multiple modes of expression. Navigate Performance Vocabularies: Understand and adapt your work to fit different contexts and spaces with ease. Become a Reflective Practitioner: Embrace critical awareness in your artistic journey, continuously evaluating your growth. Launch Your Career: Form your own theatre company, operate as a freelance practitioner, , and promote your personal brand through a professional digital portfolio. The Future Starts Here Seize the opportunity to study at a place where creativity, collaboration, and innovation come together. Enrol in our BA (Hons) Acting course at Arts University Bournemouth and join a legacy of storytellers, creators, and innovators ready to shape the future. Foundation Year If you feel you need some extra preparation before the full undergraduate degree experience, this Integrated Foundation Year (IFY) might be for you. The Bournemouth Film School IFY is for those who may not have the academic qualifications needed for admission onto the degree course or perhaps want the time and space to develop a foundation in core skills. After IFY, you will have a clearer understanding of your strengths, interests and ambitions. Students enrolled on the IFY will be a part of a cohort with other students in IFY courses across the Bournemouth FilmSchool. Incorporating opportunities for you to work alongside your classmates, integrating opportunities for collaboration and fostering professional relationships to carry you throughout your degree and into your professional practice. The Bournemouth Film School Foundation Year currently encompasses degrees in the following fields:

  • BA (Hons) Acting
  • BA (Hons) Animation Production
  • BA (Hons) Costume
  • BA (Hons) Creative Writing
  • BA (Hons) Film Production
  • BA (Hons) Makeup, Hair and Prosthetics

Assessment method

Coursework and practical assessments


How to apply

Application codes

Course code:
410F
Institution code:
A66
Campus name:
Main Site - Arts University Bournemouth
Campus code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Foundation

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

Please see AUB's website for a full list of our entry requirements, including tariff points where applicable. We are happy to accept a wide range of qualifications, including but not limited to: A Levels, BTEC Extended Diploma, OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma, BTEC Subsidiary Diploma(s), Access to HE courses, Scottish Highers, IB Diploma Programme, Foundation Diploma in Art and Design. We can also accept many EU and International qualifications. See website for details. Email Admissions ([email protected]) with any queries about entry requirements. Other relevant and equivalent Level 3 qualifications are considered on an individual basis and we are happy to accept applicants with a combination of Level 3 qualifications. AUB considers the whole of the application when making admissions decision. While we'll make an offer based on the qualifications declared on your application, we also factor in your personal statement, your reference and – where appropriate – your portfolio or audition. Therefore, applicants who may not achieve the academic results listed will still be considered for an offer.

Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course

https://aub.ac.uk/apply/undergraduate

Additional entry requirements

Audition

UK based applicants will be invited to undertake an audition on campus. Applicants outside the UK or unable to travel to campus will be asked to submit a link to a recorded audition.


English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6Academic IELTS or UKVI IELTS with 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each component (reading, writing, speaking and listening)
TOEFL (iBT)80With 80 overall and a minimum score of 18 in writing, listening, and reading and 19 in speaking. Please note the home version of this test is not accepted.
Cambridge English AdvancedCMinimum grade C
PTE Academic64With 64 overall and a minimum of 59 in each component
Cambridge English ProficiencyCCambridge C2 Proficiency English exam with a minimum grade of C.
Trinity ISEPassLevel III or level IV with a pass.

Student Outcomes

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

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

Please see our website for more information https://aub.ac.uk/fees/undergraduate. All undergraduate courses at AUB offer an optional placement year, to be taken between your second and third years of study. If you're unsure about this optional placement, you don't need to decide now. Once you're here and studying with us, the course team will discuss the placement options with you, so when the time comes, you can make a decision that's right for you.
Acting with Foundation Year at Arts University Bournemouth - UCAS