Acting Foundation Degree (validated by Leeds City College) This is an intense, practical degree designed for anyone wanting to work as a professional actor in TV, film, theatre, radio or digital. Ideal if you would like to study a full-on training programme that’s mostly built of practical elements. Course Code: W410
About the course
Full time: 2 years
As you progress through our Acting Foundation Degree programme,
Location: Quarry Hill Campus
you will train to a high level of technical ability. You will study multiple aspects of acting, including Shakespearean theatre, naturalism, postmodernism, circus and clowning. You will also explore contemporary acting such as virtual reality (VR), computer generated imagery (CGI), television and radio speaking.
WHAT’S NEXT?
Alongside improving your core disciplines of voice, movement and acting,
On successful completion of
you will improve your creative and transferable skills, becoming an
this programme, students can
independent thinker and motivated and reflective artist. You will become
continue on to a one-year BA
physically and vocally flexible, ready to emerge into the industry.
(Hons) Acting Top-up degree or
Our programme is based in the heart of the Cultural Quarter
go straight into employment.
in Leeds, so you will be surrounded by local practitioners at
JOB OPPORTUNITIES MAY INCLUDE:
organisations such as Leeds Playhouse, Northern Ballet, Phoenix
• Professional Actor
Modules may include:
• Director
Year 1
Year 2
• Actor Development
• Actor’s Toolbox 3
• Actor’s Toolbox 1
• Contemporary Acting
• Actor’s Toolbox 2
• Performance
• The History of Theatre
• Professional Engagement
• Producer • Public Speaker and Facilitator • Presenter • Freelance Artist
Dance, Red Ladder, BBC and Munro House Arts Centre.
(A Practical Exploration) • Identity
• Theatre for Contemporary Audiences
• What is Acting? Apply via UCAS using institution code L21.
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To see a module overview, head to our website: ucleeds.ac.uk
