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Level 1 Award in Acting Skills and Directing & Devising Drama

Course Overview

Start Date
Various
Duration
10 Weeks
Mode of Study
Part-Time
Location
Online

Course overview

The Level 1 Award in Acting Skills and Directing & Devising Drama is a beginner-level course for people who are passionate about theatre, drama, and live performance. Whether you are completely new to the subject or already have some experience, this course will help you build the skills needed to act, direct, and devise your own drama pieces.

What will I do?

During the course, you’ll take part in both practical and theory-based sessions to understand how moving images are created and used acrossThroughout the course, you will take part in both practical workshops and theory-based activities to help you explore performance from the perspectives of both actor and director. You will learn how to develop characters, generate ideas, and lead others in creating performances.

You will gain a range of skills, including:

  • Using vocal and movement techniques in performance
  • Creating and developing characters for stage roles
  • Performing short scenes and interacting with other performers and the audience
  • Coming up with ideas and directing others in devised drama pieces
  • Exploring techniques to build and shape drama creatively

The course includes hands-on projects where you will create and direct your own scenes. You will take part in workshops, group activities, and feedback sessions to help improve your confidence and performance technique.

Modules and projects will cover topics such as acting skills, character development, performance techniques, creative idea generation, directing, and reflection on your work.projects that give you experience in creating content for things like short films, adverts, and television. The course includes guided workshops and regular feedback to help you build confidence and improve your creative work.

What’s next?

After completing this course, you can progress to a higher-level acting or directing course at the college. You may also choose to continue your studies at university in areas such as drama, theatre studies, or performing arts. This course can also prepare you for entry-level opportunities in the theatre industry or help you start your own theatre company or freelance work in acting and directing.

Is it for me?

This course is perfect for creative individuals who enjoy drama, performance, and working as part of a team. You should be open to trying new ideas, enjoy collaborating with others, and be confident in expressing yourself. Good organisation, creativity, and attention to detail will also help you succeed.

Entry requirements

You don’t need any previous experience or qualifications to join this course. All that’s required is a genuine interest in theatre, drama, and performance.

During this course, you will:

  • Take part in hands-on practical sessions in acting and directing
  • Work on real-world creative projects in performance
  • Learn from experienced tutors with industry backgrounds
  • Receive regular feedback to help you improve your technique
  • Use our theatre and performance facilities for rehearsals and presentations
  • Access clear progression routes to further education or entry-level opportunities in the creative arts

Your progress will be regularly reviewed throughout the course to ensure you are developing your skills. You will have:

  • Scheduled one-to-one progress reviews to discuss what’s going well and what to work on next
  • Verbal feedback during practical lessons to help you improve in real time
  • Written feedback at the midpoint and end of the course to guide your development
  • Comments on written work, such as your project planning and reflections, to help you sharpen your ideas
  • A digital portfolio that showcases your work and tracks your progress across the course

You will also receive peer feedback during group sessions, and tutors will provide individual advice to support your learning journey.

You will be assessed through your digital portfolio, which includes your acting and directing work completed during the course. There are no written exams. You’ll receive regular tutor feedback to help you grow and improve throughout the course.

You’ll attend college for 3 hours per week for hands-on sessions. You should also spend around 1.5 hours per week on independent study to document and reflect on your creative work.

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