Acting & Performance

Course description

Develop your confidence with a view to working in one of the most vibrant areas of the creative industries; the performing arts.

This advanced level course will allow you to develop your skills with a view to working in one of the most vibrant and competitive areas of the creative industries: the performing arts. Participants on this course take part in productions; develop skills in movement, acting, voice, technical theatre and devising.

We work in closely with a range of industry partners and our students benefit from a range of opportunities such as visits from guest practitioners, theatre trips, specialist training and the chance to get involved with our live productions.

What you will experience

This course will provide opportunities for you to develop advanced skills in the key areas of Voice, Movement, Production and Acting

Develop technical theatre knowledge

Leadership skills, co-operative team working skills Contemporary theatre practices.

What you will need

A list of materials will be sent to you before the start of the course.

Bring Your Own Device (BYOD)

This course is a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) programme. This means that you are required to have access to your own laptop computer, netbook or similar device in class each day that you are in college.

Find out more about BYOD here

If you do not already own a suitable device you can apply for a student loan from SAAS, if eligible, to fund the cost of purchasing a device.

Find out more about student loans here

Learning outcome

HND Acting & Performance.

Progression:

Whether you wish to progress in your studies or enter the world of work, North East Scotland College has excellent progression opportunities, with links to eight universities across Scotland and great relationships with industry employers.

University

Queen Margaret University - BA (Hons) Drama and Performance year 3

Queen Margaret University - BA (Hons) Acting for Stage and Screen year 3

Employment:

You may get involved in staging or casting, or opt to pursue work in your local community as a workshop leader or teacher. Typical opportunities are available in theatre, television and radio as a performer, presenter or writer.

Roles may include:

Actress/Actor

Community Arts Worker

Drama Teacher

Performer

Performing Artist

Presenter

Radio Presenter

Theatre Director

TV Presenter