Course summary
Tread the boards and prepare for a career in stage, TV or film, by combining practical performance training with academic and creative study. Whether you wish to perform, write or direct, this Acting and Performance Practice degree will help build your knowledge, your technique and your contacts. Perform at venues both on and off-campus and attend workshops from actors, directors and companies. You can join a classical acting group, take part in comedy nights and attend script labs to help develop your work. Benefit from strong links and opportunities to gain placements at companies such as Northern Stage, Alphabetti Theatre, Live Theatre and The Royal Shakespeare Company. As an Acting for Stage and Screen student, you will benefit from strong links with local, national and international companies including Northern Stage, Zendeh, Open Clasp, Abandon Hope, Alphabetti Theatre and Live Theatre. You will have the opportunity to gain performance placements with local companies and on-campus you will perform in front of paying audiences throughout your degree. Successful completion of the BA (Hons) Acting for Stage and Screen will provide a solid foundation that can lead to either employment within the Theatre or TV industries or further advanced studies at Masters Level. Past students have gone on to continue their studies whilst others have gained employment in the industry, performing, writing, directing, presenting, teaching or as freelance artists
Modules
Year One: Stage Acting Techniques 1 • Acting for Camera 1 • Improvisation and Devising Skills • Professional Practice Performance (Acting) 1 • Voice Techniques 1 • Physical Theatre Techniques • Transferable Skills • Investigating Theatre Practice 1. Year Two: • Stage Acting Techniques 2 • Acting for Camera 2 • Devising Theatre • Vocal Techniques 2 • Professional Practice Performance Acting) • Investigating Theatre Practice 2 • Industry Engagement. Year Three: • Acting Techniques • Professional Practice Company (Acting) • Research and Dissertation • Industry Portfolio.
Assessment method
Students are taught through Practical technique classes • Creative workshops • Seminars • Lectures • Classroom activity • Independent study • Self-directed training and rehearsal. Students are assessed through Practical demonstrations • Application of skills • Technique exercises • Practical tasks • Creative tasks • Reflective journals • Research project • Written essays • Reports • Creative and academic portfolio • Dissertation.
How to apply
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:
- N23
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
- Year 3
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 48 - 64 points
A level - C
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MPP
Scottish Higher - C
Pearson BTEC Diploma (QCF) - MM
Pearson BTEC 90-Credit Diploma (QCF) - Not accepted
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Additional entry requirements
Audition
Once we have reviewed your application you will be invited to attend an audition at the University Centre. You will need to: o Prepare one Contemporary Monologue (minimum 1minute30 & maximum of 3 minutes). o Prepare one Classical Monologue (minimum 1minute30 & maximum of 3 minutes).
Interview
nce we have reviewed your application you will be invited to attend an audition at the University Centre. You will need to: o Prepare one Contemporary Monologue (minimum 1minute30 & maximum of 3 minutes). o Prepare one Classical Monologue (minimum 1minute30 & maximum of 3 minutes).
English language requirements
Test | Grade | Additional details |
---|---|---|
IELTS (Academic) | 6 |
Student Outcomes
There is no data available for this course. For further information visit the Discover Uni website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Channel Islands | £9250* | Year 1 |
Republic of Ireland | £9250* | Year 1 |
England | £9250* | Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £9250* | Year 1 |
Scotland | £9250* | Year 1 |
Wales | £9250* | Year 1 |
*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
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
Provider information
Newcastle College University Centre
Rye Hill Campus
Scotswood Road
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE4 7SA