You will need at least four GCSEs at grade 3 or above, or achievement of a pass in a relevant Level 1 qualification.
Entry requirements
Why choose this course?
This course offers an exciting opportunity for you to gain a practical introduction to acting and the world of theatre. The course will give you acting experience as well as a range of work designed to help you understand how theatre works and develop essential background knowledge. Team work is a vital part of acting and there is an emphasis on developing your ability to work as part of a team.
Further information
This course is for you to take your acting skills to the next level and to introduce you to the craft of acting. It covers different disciplines within the craft, teamwork and the importance of being part of a wider cast
- Acting
- Theatre craft
- Technical styles
The course is excellent preparation to the Acting level 3 Diploma course as well as providing you with a good grounding for accessing the Level 3 Musical Theatre course and the Level 3 Technical Theatre course. You may have the opportunity to move into limited roles within the profession such as backstage work and Access to Community Arts work.
You will be assessed via the following methods: • Units 1-8 are assessed internally and are fully embedded within the projects through the academic year • Unit 9 is your Final Major Project and is externally assessed You must complete Units 1-8 successfully before participating in Unit 9 work. Unit 9 is a fully supported, full-scale production in our theatre.
You may be asked to pay of copies of scripts and for theatre trips