Acting BA (Hons)

Program Overview

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De Montfort University's Acting BA (Hons) program prepares students for a diverse range of acting opportunities in stage, screen, and digital environments. Through intensive block teaching and expert faculty, students develop adaptability, voice, movement, and text understanding skills. The program culminates in a professional showcase open to industry professionals, providing graduates with a strong foundation for careers in acting and related fields.

Program Outline

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Degree Overview:

• An intensive program that adapts to the evolving nature of the acting profession.

• Prepares students for stage, screen, and digital environments.

• Instills adaptability and broad skillsets for diverse acting opportunities.

• Develops vital skills in voice, movement, text understanding, and screen performance.

• Delivers all the fundamentals required for professional acting careers.

• Celebrates diversity and welcomes anyone with a passion for acting.

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Outline:

• Course structure:
Block teaching, most students study one subject at a time.
• Module breakdown:
• Year 1:
• The Playful body
• Actor’s Toolkit 1
• Vocal Points
• Performance Festival 1
• Year 2:
• From Grave to Stage
• Acting in Digital Worlds
• Actor’s Toolkit 2
• Performance Festival 2
• Year 3:
• Going Solo
• Collective Encounters
• Professional Production and Showcase

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Assessment:

• Assessed through various methods to develop multiple skills:
• Individual and group performances
• Professional practice logs
• Oral vivas
• Mixed media presentations
• Professional production opportunities

• Professional showcase open to industry professionals and agents.

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Teaching:

• Combination of lectures, tutorials, seminars, workshops, and self-directed study.

• Expert faculty with diverse backgrounds in acting and performance.

• Access to additional support through visiting lecturers, actors, and theatre companies.

• Support for performance development and career readiness.

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Careers:

• Graduates pursue careers as:
• Actors
• Directors
• Stage Combat Instructors
• Voice-Over Specialists
• Theatre company founders
• Career services provide: mock interviews, practice aptitude tests, and personal tutor support.

• Opportunities for international experience and global career development through DMU Global.

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Other:

• Partnership with Curve Theatre for professional practice opportunities.

• Equitable and inclusive approach to learning through Universal Design for Learning (UDL).

• Student support through DMU Careers Team and De Montfort Students' Union (DSU).

• Leicester city offers a vibrant hub for entertainment, shopping, and culture.

The program specifics may change over time.

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UK

2024/25 tuition fees for UK students: £9,250

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EU/International

2024/25 tuition fees for international students: £15,750