The Acting Diploma, Level 6 (Three Year), is a programme that is suitable for anyone aspiring to become a professional actor wanting to work in Theatre, TV, Film and Radio. A practical, vocational course, you will learn acting strategies and techniques for stage, screen and microphone; you will train your voice and body; you will gain an understanding of how the industry works.
- Course Content
- Entry Requirements
- Fees & Dates
- Admission
Content
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- Acting: Acting Technique, Improvisation, Screen Acting, Radio Voice: Voicing Text, Technical Voice, Articulation and RP;
- Choral Movement: Creative Movement, Movement Studies, Anatomy, Period Movement;
- Combat Context: Script Preparation, Voice Makeup, Physical Theatre, Musicianship, Critiquing, Professional Preparation, Industry Opportunities;
- Performance: Storytelling, Epic Narrative, Contemporary, 19th Century Realism, American Classic, Tragedy, Comedy, Shakespeare.
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Teaching and learning
Year 1 – Play, discovery and exploration – understanding the equipment you have and how to use it
Year 2 – Application of growing techniques - in the acting space, on screen and to the microphone using increasingly complex texts
Year 3 – The public arena - you show your skills to a public and professional audience in films, plays, a tour and two showcases
Contact time is 36 timetabled hours a week during the first two years with professional hours worked in the third year.
ALRA tutors are both trained teachers and professional practitioners. Third year directors are visiting professional theatre or television directors.
Classes are practical involving group, pair and solo exercises; you will be asked to research, reflect and share your discoveries in occasional presentations. Rehearsals can be workshops, script analysis and traditional rehearsals.
Scene Study presentations take place twice every term, with studio presentations in Voice and Movement at the end of every term.
Extra-curricular workshops take place in weeks 5 and 11 of each term
Extra-curricular performances take place at the end of each term.
Public Productions
At the end of the year 2 you will take a Shakespeare presentation into local schools. In the final year you will:
Perform in three plays in the ALRA Theatre, taking one of the plays on a short tour
Record a 10 minute film which will streamed on the ALRA website in conjunction with your showcase
Students make a TV presenting showreel and an audio reel, they also perform in a live Showcase in London and Manchester to industry professionals
Qualifications
Upon successfully completing the Three Year Acting Programme you will be awarded:
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- Diploma in Professional Acting Level 6 (validated by Trinity College, London)
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In addition you will be entitled to Full Equity Membership through our Drama UK accreditation and join Spotlight at the start of your final year
Selection is made by audition.
In addition you must be:
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- 18 years old at the start of the course, although we positively welcome older students
- Fluent English – if English is not your first language (B2 CEFR or 7.5 TEEP)
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“The provision for students is outstanding. The curriculum is well integrated in providing professional training for actors for radio, film, television and theatre.”
OFSTED 2012
COURSE FEES: | with DaDA | paying privately |
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| Three Year Acting North (inc £400 University fee) | £0–£7,175~ | £9,650* |
| Three Year Acting South (inc £400 University fee) | £0–£7,175~ | £12,885* |
Terms Dates | Autumn Term 2016 | Spring Term 2017 | Summer Term 2017 |
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| From | 19th September | 9th January | 24th April |
| To | 2nd December | 24th March 2017 | 7th July 2017 |
The audition will give us the opportunity to see what course is most suitable for your level of development. We offer you feedback at the end of your day and discuss your options. We offer you opportunities to talk to staff and students throughout the day.
