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PROFESSIONAL ACTOR TRAINING
Did you know that there are more than 120,000 Screen Actors Guild members?
Do you want to break into show business, but have no idea where to start? All your life, people have told you that you were born to be an actor, now here's your chance to really do it.
There are several things you must ask yourself before making any decisions:
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What special talents do you have? Do you sing or dance?
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What type of acting do you want to pursue: TV, film or stage?
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Are you prepared to accept rejection?
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Are you prepared to accept a LOT of rejection?
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Are you willing to put everything you have into acting, no matter how many years it takes?
When Sarah Michelle Gellar was four years old, she was discovered by an agent while eating in a restaurant. Think that's going to happen to you? Think again! Stories like that are extremely rare. Most actors spend years honing their craft and attending auditions before they get their big break.
Making it as an actor takes talent, but pure luck plays a major role in getting your big break.
You might be tempted to jump right into the audition process, but if you are a beginner with no training, the best thing you can do is find some sort of acting class. No matter how good you think you are, the last thing you want to do is to go to an audition and not know what you're doing.
Acting is as much art as it is a talent. There are natural born actors, but they are few and far between. Most actors have spent years training to become even good enough for small parts.
In addition to attending acting classes and/or workshops, you'll need to get some headshots made and begin preparing a portfolio.
Once you're ready to go on auditions, check to see if your town/city has a community theater and pursue your first gig to get a little experience under your belt.
You should consider finding work as an extra. This will help give you a better understanding as to how television shows or movies are made. If you live near a big city, check to see where upcoming films are being shot. is a great place to find auditions for background roles in the New York and Los Angeles area.
There are a tremendous number of websites that offer auditions/casting calls. Beware that most of these sites charge a fee to view the listings, so finding a reliable website is really a matter of trial and
At some point early in your career, you'll need to join the(SAG) and/or th (AFTRA).
One of the most important things to remember is that learning this craft never ends. Even actors who have scored roles on major television shows have told me there is always something to learn from their fellow actors. Don't ever take your knowledge for granted and always be open to suggestions.
Much luck in your journey to becoming the next Edie Falco or Hugh Laurie!
BA (Hons) Acting & Global Theatre
A full-time BA programme in actor training and international theatre
The BA Hons Acting & Global Theatre is a highly practical degree, where creative practice is informed by an understanding of theatre as an intercultural and multi-national phenomenon.
Start date - September 12th, 2011
Course Fees | Get A Prospectus | Apply Online
Through the study of the symbiotic relationship between practice and theory, students will gain focused performance training as well as the critical skills essential to the articulate and intellectually aware actor and theatre practitioner. The course enables students to develop the artistic and intellectual foundations for a career in theatre and related fields.
London – a vibrant and diverse theatre centre – is the focus for experiential learning about the theatre industry and its creative innovations. Masterclasses, theatre visits, and fieldwork give students insights into theatre as both artistic practice and as a multi-faceted creative industry.
Acting & Global Theatre Course Content
The programme combines the professional rigour and discipline of vocational actor training with a challenging study of theatre cultures of the world. Modules include:
- World Stages 1 (20 credits)
- The Body as Material (10 credits)
- The Voice as Material (10 credits)
- The Actor as Instrument (20 Credits)
- Actor, Image and Stage (20 credits)
- Media Technology for the Screen (20 credits)
- Introduction to Study and IT Skills (20 credits)
- World Stages 2 (20 credits)
- Creating a Character (20 credits)
- Creating a Performance (20 credits)
- Study Abroad Semester (40 credits)
- Study Abroad Essay (20 credits)
- World Stages 3 (20 credits)
- Acting for the Camera (20 credits)
- Shakespeare in International Performance (20 credits)
- Development of Theatre Studio Performance (20 credits)
- Major Performance Project (40 credits)
Tutors are experienced professionals from the London theatre community and the course draws upon the wide range of theatrical expertise of practitioners from both Western and non-Western traditions.
Learning Methods
Delivery will be by lecture, seminar, workshop and tutorial, and students will have the opportunity to work both individually and in groups. There are opportunities for performances in each year.
Throughout the year, the core curriculum is enhanced by field trips and theatre visits; the intent is to offer students a wide perspective of the varieties of performance in current repertoire, from Shakespeare and the classics to experimental, multimedia and site-based contemporary work.
- Masterclasses by theatre professionals and guest artist residencies
- Industry placement
- Opportunity to undertake study abroad.
Who Should Take This Course?
The course is designed for a culturally diverse, international cohort, which includes post-secondary students as well as learnerAs who wish to explore an intercultural approach to performance. It is designed to appeal to those who want a high level of hands-on practicum and experiential learning, both within the classroom and off-campus.
Employment Opportunities
BA (Hons) Acting and Global Theatre engages students in the ethos and disciplines of theatre as collaborative practice and global phenomenon. Adaptability and creative problem-solving are two of the most sought-after skills in today’s workplace. In addition to subject-specific training, students develop strong transferable skills in team-working, communication, project management, problem-solving, presentation and interpersonal relations.
BA (Hons) Creative Industries
A full-time degree in Producing for the Creative Media Industries
This three-year undergraduate degree programme educates students in the mechanics and practices of the creative industries to develop transferable producing skills which can be applied across the creative media sector.
Start date - September 12th, 2011
Course Fees | Get A Prospectus | Apply Online
A recent study by the UK Government showed that over 2 million people are employed in the British creative industries. Leaps forward in digital video, on-demand TV, streaming video and the internet have seen the creative and entertainment industries expanding at ever increasing rates, as has the need for skilled recruits to join the industry.
The Creative Industries Course Covers
- Production
- Media finance and law
- Intellectual property
- Marketing and corporate strategies
- Policies and principles
- Production management
- Project budgeting and business skills
- Broadcast operations,
- Studio and location issues
- Health and safety provision
Additionally the course covers aspects of script craft and script literacy, and examine the roles of production executives, script editors, project developers, agents and distributors. Emphasis will also be placed on people management, mediation and interpersonal skills, and the demands of creative cooperation and group dynamics.
The course contains an industry placement and a unit in which students will sample the craft of the industry at first hand by creating a production of their own – film, TV documentary or other media artefact.
Learning Methods
Students learn through lectures, seminars, workshops and tutorials, and also have the opportunity to specialise in preferred media areas through case studies, in turn leading to a Year Three dissertation on a specific area of creative production. The syllabus allows students to work both individually and in groups, thus replicating industry practice.
Who Should Take This Course?
The course is targeted at those wishing to work in the creative industries but without necessarily being an originator of material, and at those who wish to develop as practitioners but desire also to strengthen their employability and their understanding of the industry by operating from a different perspective from that of the traditional director or writer. The course intends to provide the broad training necessary for anyone seeking to work at any level in the creative industry.
Employment Opportunities: Where Next?
The entertainment industry is changing rapidly. In fact the entire media world is on the edge of far-reaching developments, as new platforms and delivery modes develop and converge, replacing the traditional methods of sales and distribution.
Graduates of this degree will acquire transferable skills which will ensure they are well placed to capitalise on the employment opportunities these changes will bring to a wide range of creative and decision-making management roles.
