Research on University - Course Option 3

I'm currently on the BTEC Extended Diploma Level 3 Performing Arts (Acting). I have 6 GCSES; 4 at B and 2 at C. In addition, I am with a local theatre group named Petersfield Youth Theatre (PYT). I have confidence to put myself forward for different opportunities and 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 Musical Theatre. Furthermore, I need to join an agency in order to get more publicity for myself. As my aspiration is to be an Actor on Television, 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 am hoping to do a BA (Hons) Acting degree at Mountview. There are different modules on this course. In the first and second year there is: contemporary writing, Shakespeare, European and American drama. In the final year of the course, I will be in public performances in the last year which will be showcased the agents, casting directors and other industry figures. This is advantageous to my career as it could mean I get noticed. Also, in the final year, I will get the opportunity to engage in film work and a musical. This will prepare me for a diverse performance career. This course at Mountview will also help me to develop knowledge on the business and will help me in my progress towards my future acting career.

The course costs £11,950 which is an annually. I am not eligible for a DaDA, but I am for a student loan; however, the student loan won't cover the whole fee so I will need to earn some money by getting a part time job. The maximum fee at the moment is £6000 which is approximately half of the full fee. Mountview is in London, so i will either have to commute or get a small flat. The grades needed to get on this course are not specified but I am aiming for 3 distinctions at Level 3, which should be sufficient.

In order to audition for this course at, I will need to present one Shakespeare monologue and one monologue from a modern play. The monologues must not last longer than 2 minutes each. They must also be from a published play and must be the same gender and close to my age. There is no cost to apply.

I think this course is ideal for me as I want to pursue my ambition of being an actor and this course will give me a great opportunity to achieve this. It will also give me a chance to develop my skills on stage, which is great because then I will have another option if screen acting does not sit me. The location is prime as I am able to commute. The financial side is achievable as I can aquire a part time job and also apply for a student loan. This looks like a perfect course for me and Mountview have a good history of high achievers, some of which include Amanda Holden, Brendan Coyle, and Douglas Hensall. After Mountview I will hope to join a respectable agency and start looking for auditions as well as joining a local theatre group.