National Diploma in Performing Arts: Acting

National Diploma in Performing Arts: Acting

This course offers a unique opportunity for aspiring young performers to broaden, develop and refine performance skills in acting and the performing arts in general. A National Diploma in Acting aims to prepare you for work in the industry and will also help you to gain access to higher education courses. You will be involved in creating your own professional drama company which will put on shows in our state of the art theatre, and become part of a touring company in local schools. You will also see many professional performances and take part in several drama-related trips.

What will I be doing?
This may vary but will include options such as: First Year:

• contemporary theatre performance
• developing voice for the actor
• principles of acting
• drama improvisation
• developing physical theatre

Second Year:

• classical theatre performance
• scriptwriting
• film and TV acting
• directing
• musical theatre
• theatre in education

How will I be assessed?
You will be continually assessed on practical and written work, including keeping a portfolio, or 'actor's log book'. You will also be expected to read and extend your knowledge of drama and theatre studies. There will be a final major project performance towards the end of your course and certain elements of the course are externally moderated and assessed.

Where do I go from here?
This is an applied full-time course for those of you who wish to be involved in practical drama at a higher level. You could progress onto a Higher National Diploma or a Performing Arts degree at university.

Entry requirements
Four GCSEs at grade C, including English. GCSE Drama is also preferable and all candidates will need to demonstrate a strong interest in all aspects of performance. Evidence of participation in school or amateur performances is essential.

Course Duration
2 Years