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    Foundation Year Programs in Acting

    To better prepare for the trials and tribulations of higher learning, students sometimes pursue a foundation year. A foundation year introduces students to the basic concepts associated with their field.

    What is a foundation year in acting? Broadly speaking, a foundation year in acting helps prepare students for further study at a conservatory or elsewhere by introducing them to the benefits of project-based work in the form of intensive rehearsals. In addition to this type of work, students may also be exposed to the reading and understanding of plays and theatre history. In this type of program, students could be given the chance to take courses on subjects such as Shakespeare, acting for film, choral singing or theater history.

    After completing a foundation year, students may enhance their own individual creativity, which may be leveraged into other careers. Additionally, one can learn skills such as collaboration and improvisation, which are essential for students who eventually want to succeed in an audition.

    The cost of a foundation year varies depending on the school offering the program. Keeping this variability in mind, it is important to do a fair amount of research in order to get a sense of the varying costs.

    Students who choose to study acting open themselves up to a variety of different career paths. In terms of performance, a person may go on to get work as an actor in TV, radio, film or theater. In some cases, students might make connections while studying, which can be helpful when pursuing careers in entertainment. Looking further into the future, students might find themselves moving from performance to arts administration or management. Some may work as playwrights. Those who wish to take a slightly different route in their studies might find a career in drama therapy.

    A foundation year in acting can launch students toward a life of arts and creativity while teaching broadly applicable skills. To gain more insight, search for your program below and contact directly the admission office of the school of your choice by filling in the lead form.