Foundation Course in Acting - Foundation

Birmingham City University

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In Birmingham

£ 6,250 VAT inc.

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Description

  • Type

    Course

  • Level

    Intermediate

  • Location

    Birmingham

  • Duration

    20 Weeks

This course, with two pathways of delivery to choose from, allows you to learn the secrets of a successful audition, alongside voice, movement, dance and acting classes.

The Foundation Course in Acting, available both full-time or part-time will give you a broad foundation in performance techniques and methods, and will be invaluable to anyone wanting to go to Drama School or take up a place on a performance course at University. It is also available to those who want to expand their experience in acting before applying. Former students have gone on to train at a variety of drama schools in the UK and in the USA.

Professional Workshops at Shakespeare's Globe (full-time pathway only)
Audition Preparation for Acting and Singing in Small Tutorial Groups
Level 3 Qualification: Students are awarded between 24 and 30 points depending on their exam result.
With less contact time than the full-time route, the part-time option of this course concentrates on the core skills of acting, voice and text. You will work on one major project towards your assessment.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Birmingham (West Midlands)
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15 Bartholomew Row, B5 5JU

Start date

On request

About this course

OpportUNIty: Student Jobs on Campus ensures that our students are given a first opportunity to fill many part-time temporary positions within the University. This allows you to work while you study with us, fitting the job around your course commitments. By taking part in the scheme, you will gain valuable experiences and employability skills, enhancing your prospects in the job market.

UKVI IELTS overall score 6.5 (5.5 in all components) or equivalent is required.

A course aimed at committed and enthusiastic young people, who have a passion for acting and who want to improve their experience level.
Taught in small, very intensive classes.
Class size is limited, and you may be asked to audition.
As part of the course you will complete the Trinity Performance exam in Performance which can contribute up to 30 UCAS points (depending on the value placed on the course by the institution(s) to which you are applying, and your assessment result).
Former students have gone on to train at a variety of drama schools in the UK and in the USA.

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Subjects

  • Voice
  • Acting
  • Drama
  • Theatre
  • Singing
  • Project
  • Part Time
  • Full Time
  • Shakespeare
  • Dance

Course programme

20 week full time pathway

The 20 week full time programme includes two terms of 10 weeks.

With professional workshops at Shakespeare’s Globe theatre, plus theatre visits, masterclasses and professional audition panel experience, you will be given valuable insight into a challenging but exciting profession.

Classes include:
  • Acting technique – these classes form an introduction to the application of the principles of character creation and application in performance.
  • Text work – an introduction to the analysis of a script to discover the dramatic relationships and character clues.
  • Audition preparation – advice on auditioning for drama schools, and individual work on audition pieces in small groups.
  • Singing – an introduction to the mechanics of the singing voice and individual work on solo songs in small groups.
  • Acting Through Song - an introduction to the creation of character and performance in the medium of song through exploration of repertoire.
  • Voice – an introduction to one of the actor’s most important tools, whilst developing the mechanics and safe use of the voice.
  • Movement and Dance – exploring the use of the body as a tool for the creation of character and the telling of dramatic stories.
  • Stage combat – work in both armed and unarmed combat for the stage.
  • Improvisation – an opportunity to access the creative imagination and explore the uses of improvisation as a rehearsal and performance tool.
  • Theatre visits/back-stage tours – The Royal Birmingham Conservatoire is surrounded by a great variety of theatres and performance spaces; we will have the opportunity to visit several of these and examine the many performance styles offered by different spaces.
  • Stratford-upon-Avon workshops – The Royal Birmingham Conservatoire has the good fortune to be within easy reach of the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust and Royal Shakespeare Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon. Students on the Foundation for Actor Training course will have the opportunity to visit Stratford and experience workshops with professionals.
  • London – Access to London and its empire of theatres is extremely easy and visits are organised to watch plays relevant to the work undertaken on the course. We also attend masterclasses and workshops at The Globe Theatre as part of the course.
  • Projects – Students also work on two projects per term, which usually include Musical Theatre, Shakespeare, Improvised Storytelling and Modern Playwrights.
34 week part time pathway

The 34 week part time programme is delivered over three terms.

Throughout the 34 weeks you will study: Acting and Improvisation, Singing, Voice, Text Analysis and Audition Preparation.

Students will also get to work on one production based project in the final term.

Additional information

Study mode: Full Time (20 weeks), Part Time (34 weeks)

UK students 
Award: Foundation Starting: Sep 2021
Mode - Part Time
Duration - 34 weeks
Fees - £1,900 per year

International students
Award: Foundation Starting: Sep 2021
Mode - Full Time
Duration - 20 weeks
Fees - £6,250 per year


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