Performing Arts (Acting)
Entry requirements
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Candidates will be required to attend an informal interview and short audition. A BTEC Level 3 Extended qualification in Performing Arts (minimum PPP 48 UCAS points) A GCE Advanced Level (accumulating minimum 48 UCAS Points) Other related Level 3 Extended qualifications An Access to Higher Education Certificate awarded by an approved further education institution An international equivalent of the above As with all performance related qualifications any related industry experience can be considered.
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About this course
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This HNC Performing Arts programme is specifically designed for students aspiring to follow a career in acting.
It is a strong foundation year in developing acting methods, performance techniques, independent discipline and professional practice; which aims to develop students into well-rounded actors.
The course offers a number of professional development core modules with acting specialisms such as Classical Text, Audition Technique, Acting to Camera, Voice and Movement.
For every 10 credits, students should engage with around 100 notional hours of learning. This will be approximately 30% direct learning contact and 70% independent student learning.
Year 1 (Level 4)
The Performing Arts Industry (15 credits, core)
Professional development (15 credits, core)
Acting 1 (15 credits, compulsory)
Voice and Speech Actors (15 credits, compulsory)
Acting for camera (15 credits, compulsory)
Movement for Actors (15 credits, compulsory)
Auditioning (15 credits, compulsory)
Classical Acting (15 credits, compulsory)
Assessment methods
Assessment method will be linked to industry standards with; reviewed performances, reflective journals, workbooks, coursework and presentations.
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