Foundation Degree Performance (Acting)

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Foundation degree

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Description

  • Type

    Foundation degree

  • Location

    Leicester

  • Duration

    30 Days

The FD in Acting is designed to mirror as closely as possible the real life experience of working in the industry and the Conservatoire Drama School approach to training.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Leicester (Leicestershire)
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Painter Street, LE1 3WA

Start date

On request

About this course

GCSE English â€-C†or equivalent (without this you will be asked to complete a Literacy test) and 120 UCAS points to include either:A relevant Access to HE courseNational Diploma/GNVQ L3 in a relevant subjectAn A2 level in an Performance related subjectWe welcome applications from students 21+ who do not match the standard entry requirements but who can demonstrate...

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10/03/2018
What I would highlight: The university facilitate good and the atmosphere and teachers are really nice.
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Would you recommend this course?: Yes
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Course programme

Course Team Leader: Davy, Richard

Course Level: Level 5

Course Type: Full Time

Curriculum Area Description: Performing Arts & Music

How to Apply: Interview
Entry Requirements: GCSE English â€-C†or equivalent (without this you will be asked to complete a Literacy test) and 120 UCAS points to include either:
A relevant Access to HE course
National Diploma/GNVQ L3 in a relevant subject
An A2 level in an Performance related subject
We welcome applications from students 21+ who do not match the standard entry requirements but who can demonstrate commitment to studying this subject at University level, and, who can evidence academic or vocational experience in a related field.

Overseas students can send evidence of qualifications (IELTS 6), work experience, and portfolio electronically (or by post) to the Programme Leader. Following receipt of this work an interview by phone will be conducted

Study Hours: 15
Nº of Weeks:30

Additional Enrolment Info: Apply through UCAS. Audition required.

Additional Timetabling: Up to 5 hours of additional enrichment classes per week

Work Placement: Yes
Work Placement Attendence: Compulsary

Course Progression: 'Top up' to BA(Hons) Degree at another university or apply for a Post Grad course at a Conservatoire Drama School. The course is validated by DMU and a progression route onto Year 3 of the BA (Hons)

Careers Progression: Undertake an apprenticeship with a participating professional company or seek employment in industry.

Course Description:
The FD in Acting is designed to mirror as closely as possible the real life experience of working in the industry and the Conservatoire Drama School approach to training.

Description Breakdown:
A high volume of delivery will take place in a professional theatre.
YEAR 1
Term 1
Project 1 - The Creative Group
Project 2 - The Character Alone - leading to "talking head" work
Term 2/3
Making a short film
Project 3 - Style through Classical Theatre
Project 4 - Form and Structure through Contemporary Theatre

Other Modules include:
Movement
Voice
Contextual studies
Communication for Business

YEAR 2
Term 4
Project 5 - Music Theatre
Experimental Performance Practice

Term 5
Work Placements in the Industry
Term 6
Project 6 - Major Production

Other modules include:
Applied Voice
Applied Movement
Professional Development and Employability
Project and Events Management

Assessment Description: Continuous

Nº Places Available: 15

Trips Residentials: High profile guest speakers share their experiences and run additional master classes. Visits to National and regional theatres are organised throughout the year. A residential to New York took place in the last year.

Qualification: Foundation Degree

Tuition Fees: 1310
Material Fees: 0
Exams Fees: 0
Exam Registration: 0
Residential Fees: 0
Total Fees: 1310

Additional Costs: Induction residential £75 +

Additional Costs Total: 75

Work Placement Freq: Block

Additional information

Career opportunities: Work Placement: Yes / Work Placement Attendence: Compulsary

Foundation Degree Performance (Acting)

£ 1,310 VAT inc.