Full Time Performance Foundation Degree - Pathways - Acting/Directing

Performance Foundation Degree - Pathways - Acting/Directing
Course Length: 2 Years
Site: West Durrington Campus
Attendance: Full time
Course Code: FHFDR1

The Course
UCAS code: W410
A dynamic course for talented drama students who wish to progress their skills to professional standards. The course emphasises the generation of innovative theatre work through both individual and ensemble practice enabling students to resource their own work in new and classic areas of performance.

Course Content
Company practice explores devised, adapted and scripted theatre with showcase productions in the 200 seat Northbrook Theatre and regional venues. The course develops skills in characterisation, improvisation, voice, movement and screen performance through a graduated programme of workshops, rehearsals, studio productions, audition classes and main house shows.
Possibilities for the study of directing also become an option for second year students. As with all the performance courses, the Acting Foundation Degree works in close collaboration with the Design, Technical Theatre and Stage Management courses to produce work of high quality in an environment modelled on professional practice.

Entry Requirements
Indidvidual offers may vary. Two A2 Levels in relevant subjects, BTEC National Diploma in theatre based study or equivalent. Mature students are encouraged to apply.

Interview All candidates will be invited to attend an interview/audition. Auditions must be from a published play or monologue book - self-written or devised pieces are not appropriate in this instance.

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Progression/Career Path

• Top-up year here at Northbrook, converting FdA to BA (Hons)
• London Academy training RADA and Mountview are recent examples
• Industry self employed and work with theatre companies
• PGCE courses/other teacher training

Applications
Applications are to be made through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) quoting institution code: N41 and Institution code name: NBRK

Further Details
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