Acting BA (Hons)

<strong>Course information</strong><br/>Ignite your passion for performance with our Acting BA (Hons), a dynamic degree that combines rigorous actor training, creative exploration and real-world industry experience. Based at Northbrook College in Sussex, youll develop the technical, physical and vocal skills needed for a professional career in the performing arts, while shaping your own artistic identity. <br/><br/>You will train across a wide range of approaches, from classical theatre and physical performance to acting for camera, stand-up comedy and devising techniques. The course also explores the roles of the actor as performer, director, activist, producer and filmmaker, giving you a broad and adaptable skillset for todays creative industries. <br/><br/><strong>Why choose this course?</strong><br/>• Live performances, commissions and professional-standard productions throughout your training. <br/><br/><br/><br/>• Collaboration with students in production arts, music and other creative disciplines. <br/><br/><br/><br/>• Access to a professional industry standard theatre on campus. <br/><br/><br/><br/>• Opportunities for fringe performances, residencies and scratch nights. <br/><br/><br/><br/>• Visiting practitioners and industry workshops (recent guests include leading actors and directors).<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Specialisation options in Years 2 and 3, including writing, directing, producing, film, transmedia or comedy. <br/><br/><br/><br/><strong>Modules include</strong><br/>Year One <br/>• The Actor Student<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Ideas in Context: Performance and Everyday Life <br/><br/><br/><br/>• The Actors Body <br/><br/><br/><br/>• The Actor Director <br/><br/><br/><br/>• The Actors Craft <br/><br/><br/><br/>• Live Project <br/><br/><br/><br/>Year Two<br/>• The Digital Actor<br/><br/><br/><br/>• The Holistic Performer<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Live Project<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Ideas in Context: Theatre and Performance Ideologies<br/><br/><br/><br/>• The Actor Activist<br/><br/><br/><br/>Year Three<br/>• The Skilled Performer<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Professional Development <br/><br/><br/><br/>• Dissertation<br/><br/><br/><br/>• The Actor Practitioner<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Live Project <br/><br/><br/><br/><strong>Career opportunities</strong><br/>Graduates progress into careers in theatre, film, television, comedy, and emerging media, as well as roles in directing, producing, and arts leadership. Many also go on to postgraduate study or establish their own creative projects. <br/><br/><strong>Validated by University of the Arts London (UAL)</strong><br/>This programme is validated by the University of the Arts London (UAL). UAL is a leading education provider in the creative arts, ranked second in the world for art and design (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2022). They oversee the standards and quality of our curriculum, which enriches your overall learning experience. <br/><br/>For a detailed course description, please click the button under Course contact details at the bottom right of this page.