FOUNDATION ACTING

Description

The module is delivered over two semesters/three teaching blocks focusses upon the rudiments of the actor's craft. The module focusses on the following core subject areas: Acting Technique Audition Technique Skills Performance Projects Applications and Personal Statements Workshops and Masterclasses Each teaching block, students will undertake weekly practical studio based classes. Throughout the year content will vary, but will include the following disciplines: Acting Technique; Fundamentals, Improv Audition Technique; Classical, Contemporary, Industry Skills; Voice, Movement, Supplementary Training, Group Singing Performance Project rehearsals; Ensemble Storytelling, Text, Writing/Directing Application and Personal Statements; UCAS, Drama Schools and Conservatoires Workshops and Masterclasses; Intro to Screen Acting At the end of each teaching block, students will engage in tutorials, sharings and opportunities for reflection and action planning. This module aims to nurture and develop skills and techniques for those who aspire to training within either a conservatoire or higher education environment in pursuit of a career within the creative industries. This is both an innovative and intensive pre-vocational programme, led and taught by GSA's highly skilled trained tutors and industry professionals. Students have the opportunity to: Develop a broad range of performance skills relevant to the actor Receive guidance and preparation for the selection and delivery of monologues required for auditions onto professional performance programmes Study a range of audition techniques relevant to drama school auditions and industry Access support and guidance for the submission of applications to conservatoires and higher education institutions Participate in practical workshops engaging with a range of faculty and associates Engage with basic camera techniques and skills required for further screen acting training Perform in a Public Performance Project of work within one of GSA's performance venues Attributes Developed 001 To demonstrate and embody an effective application of skills in acting, voice and movement. PT 002 To demonstrate and embody an understanding of key practitioners, cultural contexts, practices and theories. K 003 To analyse and evaluate the burgeoning performer¿s own contribution to personal and professional development, as well as performance projects CK 004 To demonstrate creativity and positive engagement with learning opportunities, rehearsals and performance projects CPT 005 To identify and understand the potential career development paths for the burgeoning performer KT