Acting - BA Hons (Lancaster University)

All Modules delivered at the University Centre. 630 contact hours per year (21 hours per week) plus additional 9 hours a week minimum self directed study time.

Year 1 Level 4 - 120 credits

ACT101 Modern Performance Techniques - 20 credits
ACT102 Physical Theatre, Clowning & Acting for Stage - 20 credits
ACT103 Vocal Skills in Theatre Practice - 20 credits
ACT104 Naturalistic Play - 20 credits
AMT111 Thinking and Making - 20 credits
AMT112 Singing Technique 1 (Optional) - 20 credits
ACT105 Improvision & Play (Optional) - 20 credits

During the first year, you’ll be introduced to the fundamental principles that form the basis of actor training in a programme of acting, voice, movement, singing and contextual studies. Much of the focus in this year is centered around acting principles associated with Naturalism. Through comprehensive classes and rehearsal projects, you’ll develop an understanding of the conceptual elements of acting and with it, the ability to become an expressive, flexible and analytical performer. Scene study projects will further develop and test performance skills using material drawn from contemporary British plays, European texts and classic American dramas.

Level 5 - 120 credits

ACT201 Commerical Stage Performance - 20 credits
ACT202 Shakespeare in Action - 20 credits
AMT211 Research into Practice - 20 credits
AMT213 Communication, Media & Acting for Camera - 20 credits

At Level 5, students must successfully complete all of the above level 5 modules plus two of the optional modules below:

AMT212 Advanced Singing Technique (optional) - 20 credits
AMT214 Ensemble Performance & Collaboration (Optional) - 20 credits
ACT203 Performing Comedy (Optional) - 20 credits
ACT204 Stage History: Jacobean, Restoration & Classical Texts (Optional) - 20 credits

The second year will provide further opportunities for you to develop the skills acquired in Year One. Voice and movement classes will continue to develop and extend your range. You’ll also develop your ability to work on a variety of scripted projects, exploring a range of non-naturalistic genres from Epic, Absurd and Avant-garde which will familiarise you with new modes of acting, staging and play writing. In addition you will also engage in extensive work on a number of short-film projects, developing and honing your creative skills for the film/TV medium. This is the year when you’ll also undertake a number of major productions, to be performed in our own theatre as well as in external venues.

Level 6 120 credits

AMT311 Professional Performance Realisation - 40 credits
AMT312 Independent Research Project - 20 credits
AMT315 Singing for Industry - 20 credits

At level 6 students must successfully complete all of the above level 6 modules plus two of the optional modules below:

ACT301 Performance Entrepreneurship (Optional) - 20 credits
ACT302 Engaging with the Industry (Optional) - 20 credits
AMT312 Advanced Media Techniques (Optional) - 20 credits
ACT303 Avant Garde & Experimental Theatre (Optional) - 20 credits
AMT314 Group Innovations & Artistic Development (Optional) - 20 credits

During the final year you will be preparing for a lifelong career in the Creative Industries. The focus is on full-scale productions which are performed in major national venues for both public and industry professionals. The culmination of your training will end in a showcase in London for Agents and Casting Directors. By this stage in the programme you will have built up a body of work that demonstrates the risks you’ve taken and the creative and analytical journey you have travelled. To some extent you can choose the direction of this journey based on how you see your future as a professional performer. Acting is a highly competitive area but by the end of the year, you will have reached the level of professionalism needed to launch your career.