UAL Level 3 Diploma Performing and Production Arts (Acting) - Formally NC Acting and Performance
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
DURATION
42 Weeks
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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TUITION FEES
GBP 1,008
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Introduction
Our Level 3 Diploma in Performing and Production Arts (acting) is an internationally recognitions qualification through the University of The Arts London and is included in the UCAS tariff and attracts tariff points for each final grade, which supports University applications.
This 1-year full-time course is designed to introduce you to acting and theatre career opportunities and push your creative potential by building skills in acting, voice, movement, theatre, performance and production. With state-of-the-art facilities including movement and rehearsal studios, Aerial space and our very own in-house Theatre and Fringe Venue, we offer the very best to start your creative journey.
Opportunities for practical work experience will be available through PASS industry connections. Immerse yourself in the art of acting as you gain essential experience in professional environments and make crucial connections with theatre professionals. Theatre visits, workshops and graduate Q&As will enhance your learning throughout and you will showcase your developing skills in at least two performance opportunities throughout the year.
This highly practical course is centred around performance projects aimed at nurturing and enhancing your performance skills. Students in this course will collaborate with other students across Performing Arts Studio Scotland.
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Curriculum
A highly practical course designed to support you to realise and achieve your performance potential through project-based working. Please see an overview of your Units and the projects you will be working towards.
Project 1 - Technique and Performance (Units 1,2,3 and 4)
- Unit 1 - Principles of performance
- Unit 2 - Engaging with an audience
- Unit 3 - Introduction to professional practice
- Unit 4 - Critical & Contextual Awareness
Project 2 - Performance Skills and Context (Units 5,6 and 7)
- Unit 5 - Production Skills & Context
- Unit 6 - Performance Skills & Context
- Unit 7 - Preparation for specialist study
Project 3 - Collaborative Performance Project (Unit 8)
- Unit 8 - Collaborative performance project
Placement information
No assessed placement but students have participated in Cultural Exchange Trips with Edinburgh Festival Carnival to South Africa, Brazil, Costa Rica and Cuba where they have worked with arts organisations in a variety of contexts.
How the course is assessed
- Recorded class discussions and presentations
- Rehearsal and Live performances
- Production process evidence - Research
- Digital and or written portfolio
- Evaluation
Number of days per week
- 3/4 days per week plus self-directed study outside assigned College hours
- Please note during rehearsals you may be asked to attend additional hours but will be notified in advance of timetabled changes.
Career Opportunities
Audition for further training and or work in the industry as an actor, performer or within production on Stage, TV and Film.