Wednesday, 24 September 2014

Research on University - Course Option 1

I'm currently on the BTEC Extended Diploma Level 3 Performing Arts (Acting), I have 6 GCSES, 4 at B and 2 and C. In the college modules so far I have studied Stanislavski which is also linked to the Course BA (Hons) Acting at GSA. I am with a local theatre group named Petersfield Youth Theatre (PYT). I have confidence to put myself forward for different opportunities, I am eager to learn and work on different productions/projects. I also have experience on TV and Stage. I feel that I need to work on Naturalism as well as the financial side of Acting. I need to join an agency too, in order to get me more publicity as my aspiration is to be an Actor, this involves being in an agency so it’s crucial I join one. The skills I need to become a good actor can be learnt through University and College.

I want to go to GSA and Study BA (Hons) Acting; in the first year the modules include Storytelling, Naturalism and American Realism. In the second year the modules include Shakespeare, Comedy and professional development. In the third year, I will be rehearsing for public performances and a West End showcase. These modules support my career choice of being an actor. These modules will help me experience and learn the history of Acting and also different styles of Acting. The location is good as it’s near to where I live. At the moment the BA (Hons) Acting is £9,000 per year. I don’t have the funds to pay that and so I would hope to take out a student loan, I believe I am also eligible for a Dance and Drama Award (DaDA).

In order to apply I would need 3 Distinctions at Level 3. I am hoping to get 3 Distinction Stars. There is an audition fee of £35. For the audition I must prepare one classical and one contemporary monologue of not more than two minutes each. The classical speech should be pre-1800 and the contemporary speech should be post -1950. Speeches should be in my own accent and ideally close to my own playing age. The application should be made via UCAS.

I believe this course is for me as it supports my skills and career choices. The location is great and the finances can be sorted out with either a loan or DaDA.  GSA has a good record of students with Actors from the Alumni such as Bill Nighy, Michael Ball, Gaby Roslin and Brenda Blethyn. The head of the course, Dr Trevor Rawlins has been an actor and director for more than 20 years, he has a PhD in actor training at the University of Reading.


After this I hope to have a part time job to earn extra money and look for Auditions with the agency that I'm with at the time.

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