Acting

Course Information

Introduction

Prove that you’re a class act with this programme. You will develop the vocal and physical skills needed to shine on stage and on screen. You’ll explore acting styles such as naturalism, epic, surrealism and physical theatre through scripted and devised projects. We support you in your development to gain the skills needed to succeed in the industry.

Contact details: Jayne Exton Jayne.Exton@leedscitycollege.ac.uk

Who is this course for?

If you enjoyed acting at school and want to take your next step into the industry, then this is the course for you. We work across a whole range of acting disciplines including stage acting, devising, improvisation, acting to camera, scriptwriting and theatre in the community. The aim of this course is to create highly skilled and well-rounded actors who will succeed at university or drama school.

Benefits and skills

• Acting skills development
• Scripted and devised performance
• Screen acting and script writing
• Community theatre
• Final major project
• The performing arts industry
• Self promotion and networking

The department of Music and Performance Production has some of the best facilities in the region for our specialist courses. With support from industry partners we boast 2 recording studios, 5 dance studios, 6 ensemble rooms and 3 Music Production suites. At the heart of the department is the Chroma-Q theatre, a 180 seat venue that caters to shows, gigs and events from across the curriculum.

We chose Quarry Hill as the location for the new campus partly because of its proximity to so many creative partners. Situated next to Leeds Playhouse a short walk will also take you to Northern Ballet, Phoenix Dance, Leeds Grand Theatre, Yorkshire Dance, Leeds Conservatoire, The Wardrobe, City Varieties Music Hall, Dance Studio Leeds, The Key Club, East Street Arts and Leeds Arena. And to make travelling easier we are across the road from the Bus Station.

In addition to the practical classes we offer a range of enrichment sessions that are open to learners on any programme. They include Explosive urban dance crew, Essence contemporary dance group, Encore singing group and EnAct performance company. We also support the college Drag society and student union fitness sessions.

Entry requirements

Five GCSEs at grade 4 or equivalent including English

For all performance based courses your offer will be based on academic grades and a practical audition. The structure of the audition differs depending on your area of study. You will be given plenty of notice of the audition requirements when you book a date and will be supported throughout by our team.

Acting students will start in a group workshop and then may be asked to engage with a piece of text.

Available apprenticeships and progression options

Progression may include degree level study or relevant employment.