BA (Hons) Acting

The Acting BA course at St Mary’s University- London, offers extensive, practice-based study on performing arts. Focused on the traditions of Western theatre, this course encourages students to explore the boundaries of their craft through the expressions of storytelling, actor training, industry engagement and the creation of innovative contemporary work.Course Content: The course covers three main areas; Text and Performance, Actor Training, and Contemporary Performance Making. Students' understanding and skill in these areas are developed simultaneously throughout the course. Key Modules: Devised Performance, 20th Century Theatre Texts, Creative Entrepreneurship, Performance Research Lab, Performance Live, Adaptations: Text into Film, Revise, Revise, Revise! The Craft of the Actor (screen acting), Community Theatre.Accreditations: Not specified.Future Careers: With the practice-based nature of this course, students can expect to equip themselves with practical and theoretical skills needed for careers in theatre, film, television or radio. Particular roles may include actor, stage manager and playwright. There are also opportunities for careers in related fields such as the arts administration, community and social sciences, education, and marketing and PR.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.