Course summary

Our Acting programme has been designed to give you all the skills needed for a successful career working in the performance and creative industries. It combines practical training with professional preparation to help you become a versatile and skilled performer. The programme is highly practical and industry-focused, with a multi-skilled approach covering a range of performance styles including stage, screen, and voice acting. You’ll learn various acting techniques such as scripted characterisation methods, devising and improvisation. This diverse approach ensures you are well-prepared for any performance scenario. As part of your training, you’ll engage in creative collaboration across the Performing Arts portfolio. This hands-on experience is essential for developing your performance skills and understanding how to work effectively with others in the industry. Our focus on a performance-based approach means you will spend a lot of time in practical workshops and rehearsal rooms, honing your acting skills and learning to express yourself creatively. You will have the chance to work with industry professionals throughout your training, gaining insights into current working practices and building networks within the creative industries. This practical experience is key to building your performer identity and preparing you for a career as a professional actor. Our training will prepare you for a portfolio career, where you might find yourself involved in various aspects of the performance world. The skills you acquire will not only be useful for acting but also transferable to other roles such as producing, media development, and project management. Additionally, you will gain experience in teaching and workshop leading, which are valuable skills for many career paths. The programme reflects current trends in the creative sector and is delivered in a conservatoire-style setting. This means you will receive a high level of training, closely aligned with professional standards. The immersive nature of the course will challenge you to grow both personally and professionally, preparing you for a dynamic career in the performance and creative industries. By the end of the course, you will have developed a range of practical skills and a deep understanding of acting techniques, making you ready to step into the world of professional acting or explore various other opportunities within the creative sector.