Acting - BA Hons Degree
Course Code: VP1HE50
UCAS Code: W411
Next available course:
| Start Date | Location | Duration | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/09/2019 | University Centre | 3 Years | Apply |
Course Overview
The B.A. (Hons) Acting degree is an industry standard training programme for aspiring stage, tv and film actors. This demanding but rewarding course follows the same format as many private drama schools with the emphasis very heavily on performance preparation and the study of acting technique. You will work closely with your directors and realise a range of scene studies and multiple genres before embarking on full scale production work. This is a truly inspirational course with high levels of achievement and student success. Our Graduates are regularly securing high profile work in a very competitive sector. Creativity, independence, stamina and the development of enterprise skills are essential outcomes of this degree.
In the National Student Survey B.A. Hons Acting has received 100% Student satisfaction for four consecutive years
Entry Requirements
A minimum of 96 UCAS points in an appropriate discipline (excluding functional skills) and GCSE English Language at grade C/4 or above (or equivalent).
Applicants who are able to demonstrate relevant work/life skills or knowledge will also be considered on an individual basis.
All applicants will be given the opportunity to attend a workshop or send in their work electronically.
Qualification Obtained
Assessment Methods
Coursework
Most courses are assessed via a combination of coursework and exams – the percentage weighting of each of these is outlined below. Coursework might range from written tasks and assignments to the collation of a portfolio of evidence based around a work placement. Coursework differs from exams in that it is usually non-timed and carried out independently.
Exam
Exams are formal, timed written assessments, carried out in a controlled environment and overseen by one or more invigilators. They assess your grasp of the theory and underpinning knowledge related to your chosen career area. The opposite of practicals, they require you to set out your practical understanding within an academic context. Some courses have no exams – the exam/coursework ratio is outlined below.
Practical
Practical assessments identify your technical ability to apply theory to hands-on tasks in your chosen career area. They can be timed or non-timed and involve observation of your practical skills and competencies, either in a work-based environment or a dedicated College setting that closely resembles the workplace. Practical work-based assessments are supported and carried out by a trained assessor.
| Assessment Method | Level 4 | Level 5 | Level 6 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coursework | 23 | 28 | 41 |
| Exam | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Practical | 77 | 72 | 59 |
Course Structure
Level 4 Modules
| Title | Code | Credits | Options |
|---|---|---|---|
| Singing Technique | VP4MD044 | 20 | Optional |
| Naturalistic Play | VP4MD042 | 20 | Mandatory |
| Modern Performance Techniques 1890 Onwards | VP4MD039 | 20 | Mandatory |
| Thinking and Making | VP4MD043 | 20 | Mandatory |
| Vocal Skills in Theatre Practice | VP4MD041 | 20 | Mandatory |
| Physical Theatre Clowning Acting | VP4MD040 | 20 | Mandatory |
| Improvisation and Play | VP4MD045 | 20 | Optional (most common) |
Level 5 Modules
| Title | Code | Credits | Options |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced Singing Technique | VP5MD039 | 20 | Optional |
| Shakespeare in Action | VP5MD036 | 20 | Mandatory |
| Stage History Jacobean Restoration | VP5MD042 | 20 | Optional |
| Research into Practice | VP5MD037 | 20 | Mandatory |
| Ensemble Performance Collaboration | VP5MD040 | 20 | Optional (most common) |
| Performance Comedy | VP5MD041 | 20 | Optional (most common) |
| Communication Media Acting for Camera | VP5MD038 | 20 | Mandatory |
| Commercial Stage Performance | VP5MD035 | 20 | Mandatory |
Level 6 Modules
| Title | Code | Credits | Options |
|---|---|---|---|
| Independent Research Project | VP6MD039 | 20 | Mandatory |
| Engaging with the Industy | VP6MD041 | 20 | Optional (most common) |
| Singing for Industry | VP6MD045 | 20 | Optional |
| Professional Performance Realisation | VP6MD038 | 40 | Mandatory |
| Advanced Media Techniques | VP6MD042 | 20 | Optional (most common) |
| Avant Garde and Experimental Theatre | VP6MD043 | 20 | Optional |
| Group Innovations Artistic Development | VP6MD044 | 20 | Mandatory |
| Performance Entrepreneurship | VP6MD040 | 20 | Optional |
Teaching and Learning Methods
Scheduled Learning
Scheduled time relates to the time you spend in directed study with the guidance and support of our academic tutors. Scheduled learning can take a variety of forms and will vary from one course to the next, but may include lectures, seminars, tutorials, project supervision, demonstrations, studio or workshop time, fieldwork and external visits.
Independent Study
Higher education courses rely on students undertaking work outside of formal, scheduled sessions and this is generally categorised as independent study. Independent study might include preparation for scheduled sessions, follow-up work, wider reading or practice, completion of assessment tasks and revision.
Placement
Many of the degree programmes at B&FC incorporate opportunities for work placements to provide you with the opportunity to link your studies to relevant professional practice in a real work environment. Our programme teams are able to offer support in securing an appropriate work placement where it forms part of your programme, and will work closely with you during the placement to ensure that the opportunity allows you to develop personally, professionally and academically.
| Learning Method | Level 4 | Level 5 | Level 6 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scheduled | 538 | 620 | 736 |
| Independent | 570 | 580 | 464 |
| Placement | 92 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 1200 | 1200 | 1200 |
Industry Placement and Field Trips
Other Costs and Equipment Needed
Expert Tutors
All staff involved in the delivery of higher education courses within the College are approved to teach the subjects and modules they deliver. The approval process ensures that staff delivering a given programme are appropriately qualified and, where appropriate, possess relevant technical and industrial experience and professional practice.
Tuition Fees
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