STAGE AND SCREEN ACTING

Edinburgh Napier University

United Kingdom, Edinburgh

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Edinburgh Napier University

United Kingdom , Edinburgh

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines15-Jan-2024

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Duration 2 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 15,160 / year

Next Intake 15-Jan-2024

STAGE AND SCREEN ACTING

About

Overview Ambition is everything and this inspiring degree provides contemporary vocational actor training, in a variety of styles, media and venues, with direct entry into year three.

Stage and Screen Acting is a full-time course studied over two years, and is designed to provide a credible vocational training for applicants who have completed two years of Higher Education.

Our aim is to create an exciting pathway for the many people who have completed HND, Foundation Degrees, Associate Degrees or two years at the Higher Education level in any subject area, and want a training course that is of equal value to more traditional conservatoire courses.

Our close ties with Scotland's only Screen Academy (housed at Edinburgh Napier University), and Edinburgh Napier's expertise in actor training, close links with the industry and, our proximity to, and involvement in, the Edinburgh Fringe Festival give this course a context that cannot be matched elsewhere in the UK.

Our students have worked with such companies as National Theatre of Scotland, The National Theatre, Starz Television Network, Netflix, Traverse Theatre, Channel 4, Lyceum Theatre Company, Royal Shakespeare Company, Visible Fictions Theatre Company and Bard in the Botanics.

Ambition is everything and this inspiring degree provides contemporary vocational actor training with direct entry into year three.

The Degree works in two phases: students begin with a year of intensive teaching, then move gradually toward more independent work in their final year: forming companies, working with playwrights, screenwriters and film makers, having the opportunity to produce and be mentored through a potential run at the Edinburgh Festival. Along with this career-launching run, students leave with a show reel and significant experience in acting for screen.
The degree is designed to help students make the transition from student learning to independent freelance artist as smoothly as possible.

Given our Edinburgh location, you'll be working in some exciting venues, with professional directors and teachers, and the course culminates in the opportunity of a run at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. What you study Year 3

Intensive training in voice, movement and acting
Approaches to sustained performance and theories of performance
Stage and screen performance technique
Advanced techniques for performing classical texts
Entrepreneurial business skills appropriate for a freelance career in the entertainment industry

Year 4

Professional standard productions on stage and screen
Critical approaches to acting and performance
The integration and practice of skills in public performances
The application of acting techniques appropriate to a particular style of performance
The development of a personal portfolio showcasing the individual's work
Workshops and auditions with industry professionals
Festival performance

In both years there will be particular focus on style and the ability to adapt performance to specific medium. Through intensive study of the similarities and differences between the demands of stage and screen acting, you'll gain a critical understanding of your own acting process and confidence in your ability to work in both areas.

Additional mandatory costs Recommended for the start of the course:

â€کMastering the Shakespeare Audition: A Quick Guide to Performance Success' by Donna Soto-Morettini (آ£17)
32GB USB pen drive which (around آ£15)
Women: A rehearsal skirt (آ£10-آ£20) and character shoes (آ£10-آ£25)
Men: dark rehearsal suit jacket (second hand is fine- آ£10-آ£30) and dark-coloured hard-soles shoes (آ£10-آ£30)

Year 4, trimester 2: you will need to get a professional head shot (ranging from آ£50-آ£150 depending on the photographer)

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Entry requirements

Undergraduate

Students from Jordan would generally be required to complete an international foundation programme to be considered for entry to year one of our bachelor courses.

If you think you might need to complete a foundation or pathway programme, please contact the International Team to discuss your options at international@napier.ac.uk

Career

This course will give you the skills necessary to work in the performing arts, as well as a wide range of transferable skills you can take into employment in other fields.

Graduates have moved onto:

Stage and screen acting
Producing
Directing
Managing and launching small theatre companies
Theatre company management
Arts administration
Various roles in the entertainment industry which require initiative and creativity
Teaching

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

GBP 15,160

How to Apply

Application costs

UCAS charges an administration fee of £13 to apply for a single course, and £24 to apply for up to five courses.

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Personal statement

Your personal statement on your UCAS form is your chance to shine. It’s crucial to your application and can determine what offers you receive.

When writing your statement:

make sure it's styled in a formal manner and reads well
write in a precise way using small paragraphs
focus on your strengths, achievements and aspirations
write about your skills and give examples
explain why the course is interesting to you
show that you've done your research
be truthful, accurate and enthusiastic
check your spelling and grammar

Be sure to include:

your reasons for choosing the course
relevant work or academic experience and skills
personal interests that relate to the course
your career goals
any plans for taking a year out (if applicable)

The UCAS website provides further guidance and tips on writing your personal statement. Remember that every institution you apply to receives the same personal statement.

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Part-time courses

Applications for part-time study are made online from your chosen course information page.

First, find a course that's right for you.
Then, click the apply button at the top-right of the page.

You’ll need:

a valid email address
your educational details
a personal statement
reference contact details
scanned copies of your qualifications
proof of language proficiency if English is not your first language

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College students

We offer advanced entry to a number of courses for college students. With an HNC you'd normally be accepted into year two of a degree, while an HND could put you straight into year three. Check the entry requirements of your chosen course for details.

We also offer an Associate Student scheme with partner colleges, guaranteeing you an offer of a place at Edinburgh Napier on some courses.

To find out where your college qualification could take you at Edinburgh Napier, contact us on studentrecruitment@napier.ac.uk.

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Access courses

If want to study at university but don't have the usual entry requirements, an access course may be your answer.

Access courses help prepare you for studying at University and are run by local colleges throughout Scotland. You can study a variety of subjects relevant to the degree course you want to join, either on a full-time or part-time basis.

Visit the Scottish Wider Access Programme website for a list of east Scotland access courses.

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International students

Applicants from overseas will need to satisfy our entry requirements along with a specified level of English-language ability. Visit our country information pages to find requirements for your country.

If you are not a national of the EU, EEA or Switzerland, you will typically need to apply for a Tier 4 Visa to study with us. You'll need to get a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies to apply for the Tier 4 Visa – we’ll take you through the process of obtaining this once you have an offer.

To find out more about visa requirements, visit our visa and immigration section.

For any queries about visas, contact our international support team on internationalsupport@napier.ac.uk or call +44 (0)333 900 6040. For queries about entry requirements and applying, contact international@napier.ac.uk.

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Deferred entry

If you've been offered a place, you can choose to delay starting your studies for one year. Deferred entry is granted at the discretion of our admissions team and it’s advisable to talk to them before applying for deferred entry.

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UCAS Extra

From 25 February, applicants can make additional university and course choices via UCAS Extra.

If you used all five options in your original application and have since been declined or rejected any offers, you can use this process to find another path. Check your eligibility in UCAS Track.

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Clearing

Clearing provides you with an opportunity to apply for courses later in the year through UCAS if you have not received any offer.

Clearing is available from 5 July onwards and enables applicants who are not holding any offers of admission to apply for places, subject to availability. Applications for Clearing open in July and will remain open until all clearing places have been filled.

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Graduate Apprenticeships

Search and apply for Graduate Apprenticeships on www.apprenticeships.scot. You'll need a CV, and we recommend checking the website regularly for new vacancies.

Get in touch with us GA@napier.ac.uk and we can arrange a chat. You will need support from your employer, and your job role must be relevant to your chosen subject area.

After you apply

UCAS will confirm it's received your application, then pass us a copy for processing.

You can track your application and decisions made on UCAS Track.

It's vital you monitor your application and review any offers made. Find out more about what happens after you apply, the offers you may receive and how to respond.

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