Course Overview
This course can either be studied at Wakefield College or Selby College.
This Acting programme, at Mechanics Performing Arts is for students who wish to study in a lively and challenging environment. As Acting students, you will have the opportunity to explore, develop and test your creativity within a qualification structure which is stimulating, demanding and provides a supportive transition into higher level study or employment in the performing arts industry. There will be a wide range of opportunities for you to perform in our professional theatre, alongside chances to attend professional performances in both regional and national venues. You will be taught by industry experienced tutors alongside visiting professionals working within the industry.
Please Note: Work placement opportunities will be available.
This course is a practical, work related course with academic and theoretical exploration throughout. You will develop through completing assignments and projects based on the realistic industrial activities and demands of acting. You’ll have the opportunity to show your work in a number of public performances and will also get the chance to perform in the performing arts festival at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group.
What You Will Study
- Acting
- Directing
- Devising Theatre
- History of Theatre
- Singing for Actors
- Physical Theatre
- Production Skills
- Classical Theatre
- Contemporary Theatre
- Audition Technique
- How You Will Be Assessed
Through performances, practical and theoretical project-based work.
- Entry Requirements
4 GCSEs at Grade 9-4, including English or Maths and a Grade 3 in either English or Maths. OR 4 GCSEs at Grade 9-4 and Level 2 in either English or Maths. OR GCSE English or Maths at Grade 4 or Level 2 English or Maths and successful completion of Level 2 Performing & Production Arts or equivalent at Merit Grade.
PLUS Satisfactory interview/audition.
- Interview Information
All interviewees to have joint warm up. Casual loose clothing should be worn, please no jeans, skirts dresses or tights and be prepared to take shoes and socks off. Please bring along your latest school report, your predicted grades and for your audition a group session with an individual monologues (monologue piece provided at audition).
- Further Study
If you complete the course with an appropriate pass grade with maths and English you can progress through the levels.
HND Theatre, offered by Wakefield College, or degrees in acting, drama, theatre arts or performing arts at other Universities. Vocational courses at drama schools.