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Foundations in Professional Acting for Stage, Film and Social Media Level 6-7

  • Qualifications National Qualifications
  • SCQF Level SCQF Level 6
  • Study mode Full-time
  • Campus Ayr
  • Start date August 2025
  • Duration 36 weeks
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Attendance Duration

Full-Time

Overview

Are you passionate about expressing your creativity through acting? If so, our new Foundations in Professional Acting for Stage, Film and Digital Media could be the perfect fit for you. This one-year course offers you the chance to explore and enhance your acting skills in a practical and dynamic environment as well as prepare you for the reality of preparing for and sustaining paid work in the world of acting.

Entry Requirements

To join this course, you'll need:

  • a genuine passion for performanceat least one Higher, preferably in Drama or English or media related qualification alternatively
  • a relevant NC course at SCQF Level 6, such as "An introduction to Acting for Stage, Film, Theatre and Digital Media"
  • audition and interview with us

If you dont have formal qualifications but have life experience, then we'll also consider you for a place, so please do apply.

Course Content

Our course offers a diverse and exciting curriculum that allows you to create and perform in various professional settings.

Here's a glimpse of what you may learn:

  • develop vocal skills for improved diction, vocal clarity, tone, and projection
  • enhance movement skills to embody different characters effectively
  • gain insights into touring theatre production companies through community drama projects
  • create and perform site-specific and/or street theatre performances in a location of your choice
  • develop acting skills for production, from text research to rehearsing techniques and performing full-length productions for live audiences
  • introduction to singing for actors and the development of singing skills and techniques
  • creating and leading workshops in a community-based setting, working with diverse groups including children, young people, and adults
  • mentorship in creating a professional online profile and exposure to external practitioners

Careers and Further Study

After you successfully complete this course, you may have several options to consider:

  • progress to HNC Performing Arts
  • pursue a performance-related degree course at a university
  • explore opportunities in Community Education
  • delve into various career possibilities, including Actor (for TV, Commercial Productions, Theatre, Musical Theatre, or in the Community), Script Writer, Director, Producer, Deviser, or Drama Teacher

Skills

Acting, devising, movement, voice skills, performing, script writing, theatre context, acting for camera

Employer and Industry Links

Ayrshire College has developed exceptional working relationships with key industry partners, fostering a dynamic learning environment for its students. Collaborating with BBC Scotland, students gain invaluable real-world insights, enhancing their media and broadcasting skills. The partnership with the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland offers opportunities for aspiring performers and artists to connect with renowned professionals. Centrestage provides a platform for students to engage in community arts, while industry leaders like AVID and Sonnox offer specialised software and technical training. These partnerships enrich the college's curriculum, offering students practical experience, industry exposure, and the tools to succeed in their chosen fields.

Articulation Routes

HND Performing Arts, Queen Margaret University, University of the West of Scotland