AUCB Study Abroad
Study Abroad Short Courses
Acting
This highly practical course provides those aspiring to be successful actors with a thorough preparation for a career in acting. You will learn the key skills required to respond to the diverse demands of the industry and how to become a creative, flexible and independent artist. As well as strengthening performance skills you will learn self-motivation, self-discipline, and develop a critical and imaginative engagement with the social, historical and cultural contexts of performance. Although there is a strong element of academic research, this is often approached through practice, emphasising the vocational nature of this course.
How does Short Courses Study Abroad work?
Year 1 introduces you to the fundamental processes, techniques and theories that will enable you to develop a methodological approach to acting relevant to Psychological Realism. Through an experiential and analytical process, you will discover a wide range of creative pathways. Techniques and skills required for working on camera are also included this year. Classes in performance theory, theatre history and dramatic literature provide you with a grounding and context for the practical work on the course. You will also regularly attend movement, voice and singing classes designed to underpin your acting work.
Autumn Term Modules: 3 October 2011 - 9 December 2011
Maximum Credit Points available: 45
Maximum Study Time: 450 Hours
Spring Term Modules: 3 January 2012 - 23 March 2012
Maximum Credit Points available: 60
Maximum Study Time: 600 Hours
Summer Term Modules: 10 April 2012 - 1 June 2012
Maximum Credit Points available: 15
Maximum Study Time: 150 Hours
Year 2 involves an in depth exploration of classical text and performance styles through practice, research and presentations. This is followed by an analysis of contemporary performance. You will consider through performance how form, style and structure can affect content, meaning and audience engagement in a theatrical event. More advanced study of acting for camera and basic requirements for radio and voice-over performance are also undertaken. Contextual studies will also encourage you to identify and consider postgraduate study options and potential performance-related careers beyond your study here.
Autumn Term Modules: 3 October 2011 - 9 December 2011
Maximum Credit Points available: 45
Maximum Study Time: 450 Hours
Spring Term Modules: 3 January 2012 - 23 March 2012
Maximum Credit Points available: 60
Maximum Study Time: 600 Hours
Maximum Credit Points available: 15
Maximum Study Time: 150 Hours
Study Abroad Short Course students at the Arts University College Bournemouth pay £3,650 per term for tuition fees (2011/12).
A closer look at this course
More student work, together with a look at our studios, recent projects, exhibitions, industry links and details of our course staff, can all be viewed in the ‘Showcase’ for this course.
