Practical Vs Theory
Course overview
A cross-level programme which focuses on the skills required to progress onto further training as an Actor, is run by the Eastern School of Performing Arts (ESPA). Gain an excellent grounding to become a versatile performer and develop your individuality and performance skills to allow you to progress to professional acting schools and employment.
Across the programmes, you will participate in a wide variety of projects that introduce you to varied styles, genres, and methodologies. With a focus on the development of practical skills required, you will explore areas such as devising, classical text, contemporary text, movement, and voice. The projects will introduce you to acting styles such as naturalism, epic, surrealism, and physical theatre through scripted and devised projects.
ESPA provides industry-experienced tutors for all their courses, enabling students to develop skills required for their next steps. The course is highly vocational, and you will spend your days in the dance studio.
Entry Requirements
5 GCSEs at grades 4/C or above including English and Maths, and a successful audition at one of our audition days.
We will review each application on a case-by-case basis to ensure you get a place on the course most suitable for you.
One of the ways we do this is through a very effective ‘6 weeks to success’ programme that operates from the first day you start your course. This includes support such as (but not limited to):
- Allowing you to change courses if you change your mind in the first 6 weeks — subject to course availability
- Moving you between course levels if you are finding your current level too easy / too hard — subject to course availability
- One-to-one reviews with your academic tutor to ensure you are progressing and achieving well
You will be expected to commit to rehearsal schedules and some additional hours for performances. You will be required to wear uniform for classes as per the essential kit list provided before starting the course.
Our course enquiries and admissions team can be contacted at enquiries@stamford.ac.uk should you have any further questions. Alternatively contact the Principal at ESPA, Kelly Ann Gordon on 01780 767696 or admin@easternschool.co.uk
Potential Future Career
Successful completion of this course will allow you to progress to the HND in Performing Arts at The Eastern School of Performing Arts or study at prestigious performing arts schools. Previous students have gone on to study at establishments such as: Arts Ed, Guildford School of Acting, Urdang, Performers College, Bird College, Midlands Academy of Dance and Drama, Italia Conti, Liverpool Theatre School, Liverpool Institute of Performing Arts and Stella Mann.
Course Content
Course Content
You will study the following units:
- Principles of Performance
- Engaging with an Audience
- Introduction to Professional Practice
- Critical and Contextual Studies
- Production Skills and Context
- Performance Skills and Context
- Preparation for Specialist Study
- Collaborative Performance Project
- Developing Performance and Production Skills
- Preparing for Progression
- Exploration of Specialist Study and Context
- Extended Project
Thanks to the expert training, I’m now able to further my acting career with HNC in Performing Arts — right here at University Centre Stamford!
