Acting induction information

About your programme

Module information

You’ll complete your course one block or ‘semester’ at a time. In each semester you’ll study modules. Some are core modules you have to take – others you’ll be able to choose between when you arrive, personalising the course to your interests.

In your first semester you will study the following modules:

• Acting 1 (Methodologies) Core

Acting 1 (Methodologies) (Core)

A course which introduces text-based acting methodologies with a particular focus on the importance of actioning.

The course may introduce students to the theories and practice of Stanislavsky, Hagen, Strasberg, Adler, Meisner, Michael Chekhov, Mike Alfreds. We'll also look at the increasing diversification of actor training by noting the evolving influence on actor training through the work of global majority artists. Object exercises, relationship improvs, active analysis and actioning might be considered.

Students are encouraged to develop systems of work by incorporating these various theories into their own, personal methodology.

Students are also introduced to textual analysis through the study of script extracts and apply acting theories to the realisation of those texts in performance.  

• The Design Process Optional

The Design Process (Optional)

This introductory level course introduces both Acting and Creative Production students to the key concepts of theatre production, helping them to develop an enhanced understanding of the roles and responsibilities allied to key creative decisions. 

Further information about the structure of your course can be found within the programme specification document.