Course summary
Our Acting programme has been designed to provide you with the performance, technical, creative, and professional skills relevant to working in the performance and creative industries. The programme is highly practical and industry-focused, with a multi-skilled approach that includes the development of a variety of performance styles, such as scripted characterisation, improvisation and acting for the screen. There is also a strong emphasis on creative collaboration across the Performing Arts portfolio. The programme is vocational in nature, reflecting current trends within the creative industries. Focus is placed on nurturing and training professional practitioners and developing your in-depth knowledge and understanding of current working practices within the creative industries. This is achieved through a variety of skills based modules and by working with industry professionals throughout the programme. You will develop the ability to work independently and to convey personal expression and imagination through practical workshops and rehearsal room processes, employing appropriate acting, performance, creative and making skills. The skills and training embedded in the programme will equip you for a portfolio career in performance, self-employment and entrepreneurship. These skills are transferable to many other areas of industry, such as producing, media development and project management. You will also gain practical skills in teaching and workshop leading. UWTSD ranked first in Wales for Drama, Dance and Cinematics. Complete University Guide 2023.
Modules
Year One - Level 4 (Cert HE, Dip HE & BA) • Acting (20 credits; compulsory) • Contemporary Challenges: Making a Difference (20 credits; compulsory; Graduate Attributes Framework module) • Dance and Choreography (20 credits; compulsory) • Improvising and Devising (20 credits; compulsory) • Learning in the Digital Era (20 credits; compulsory; Graduate Attributes Framework module) • Musical Performance (20 credits; compulsory) • Personal Project (20 credits; optional*) • Production, Performance and Genre (20 credits; compulsory) • Voice and Movement (20 credits; compulsory). Year Two - Level 5 (Dip HE & BA) • Creative Industry (20 credits; compulsory) • Drama and Theatre in Education (20 credits; optional***) • International Mobility Opportunity (60 credits; optional**) • Performing Shakespeare (20 credits; compulsory) • Personal Project (20 credits; optional*) • Script, Rehearsal & Performance (20 credits; compulsory) • Short Film Production (20 credits; compulsory) • Specialised Performance Practice (20 credits; optional***) • Work Placement (20 credits; optional**). Level 6 (BA) • Independent Project (40 credits; compulsory; Graduate Attributes Framework module) • Individual Project (20 credits; optional*) • International Mobility Opportunity (60 credits; optional**) • Major Project (30 credits; compulsory) • Personal Project (30 credits; optional*) • Professional Practice (20 credits; compulsory) • Site-Specific Theatre (30 credits; compulsory) • The Role of Assistant (10 credits; optional) • Work Placement (30 credits; optional**). *This optional module is designed to offer students a retrieval position where the collaborative tasks specified in a particular module make it impossible for those learning outcomes to be met, such as where there are extenuating circumstances or a failure. **This is an optional work placement/international study module. Where this option is selected through consultation with student and module tutor, up to two compulsory modules can be replaced. ***Students choose between Drama/Theatre and Education OR Specialised Performance Practice at Level 5 in Semester 2.
Assessment method
Performances/Events Students regularly have opportunities to take part in performances/events, through which we can see growth and application of skills and knowledge. Regular Tutorials We hold formal, and informal, tutorials throughout the degree. Each student can discuss their work with the module tutor or Programme Manager during tutorials. We look at practical development, conceptual growth and future intentions. Presentations Presentations normally take place at the end of a module, exhibition or performance, in order to measure a student’s performance against assessment criteria. Process Workbooks At level 4 & 5, students will document their process and practical work in a workbook which demonstrates their learning and individual pathway. At level 6, students write about and reflect on their practice and process in short written tasks and practical presentations. During this course, students may be required to explore texts containing themes and issues that might be perceived as challenging.
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:
- W410
- Institution code:
- T80
- Campus name:
- Carmarthen Campus
- Campus code:
- C
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 64 points
Additional entry requirements
Interview
Audition
Student Outcomes
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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| EU | £13500 | Year 1 |
| International | £13500 | 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 Wales Trinity Saint David
College Road
Carmarthen
SA31 3EP