Year 1 core modules
Acting in Context
Investigate the historical, social, political, cultural and economic development of acting. Develop your understanding of the historical developments of acting and share this with your peers through discussion, debate and presentation. You also begin to equip yourself with an understanding of self-reflection.
Acting Techniques and Performance
Apply appropriate acting techniques to a live production and reflect on your development throughout. You develop a wide range of skills including communication, organisation and practical skills such as flair, professionalism and application of technique.
Movement
Develop a practical understanding of the core principles of physical theatre as a combination of bodily and textual communication. You gain key knowledge of training practices, explore the application of physical techniques and stylistic skills and are introduced to concepts of staging and choreography within physical theatre performance.
Singing Techniques, Vocal Anatomy and Performance
Explore and develop your understanding of the ever-changing landscape of singing techniques, vocal anatomy and performance.
Work Ready Experience
Apply the knowledge and skills you have gained across all modules to two live briefs. You work in performance teams and take on the responsibilities of one of the roles studied to support the creation of a live piece of theatre – directed by the tutor, as part of the SRCRep. There are two performances across the academic year where you are responsible for the performance of the shows, including a full-length play.
Year 2 core modules
Acting for Camera
You are introduced to key performance techniques in modern media to support research, rehearsal and performance in television/film acting which enables you to broaden practical knowledge and performative techniques needed in current media.
Further Acting Techniques and Performance
Building on your learning from the Acting Techniques and Performance you further develop acting techniques to a live production and reflect on your development. You gain enhanced skills in communication, organisation, and practical applications such as flair, professionalism and technique.
Further Movement
Develop a wide range of movement skills including communication, organisation and practical skills aligned to industry expectations. You also collaborate on a piece based on a theme, and a choreographed movement piece, developed by a choreographer.
Singing Techniques, Music Theory and Performance
Explore and develop an understanding of the ever-changing landscape of singing techniques, music theory and performance.
Work Ready Experience 2
Apply the knowledge and skills you have gained across all modules to two live briefs. Work in performance teams and take on the responsibilities of one the roles studied to support the creation of a live piece of theatre – directed by the tutor, as part of the SRCRep. There are two performances across the course of the academic year including a full-length play at the end of the academic year.
Modules offered may vary.
You study the arts in a range of ways including practical workshops, lectures, seminars and tutorials. Tutorials help you to discover and develop your personal aptitude for your chosen career path.
Teaching staff on the programme are all industry professionals with specific teaching and industry knowledge for their area.
You are assessed in a variety of ways, including essays, reports, presentations and performance observations. There are no external exams. Each assessment is carefully designed to give you the necessary tools to succeed.
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