Acting and Performance - BA (Hons)

Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh

**This course is available for Year 1 entry and advanced entry into Year 3 only.***This new four-year BA (Hons) Acting and Performance course is for those seeking in-depth, high-quality actor training for today’s industry. Drawing on QMU’s highly respected teaching expertise and professional connections to the performing arts industry, the course builds on over 50 years of actor training at QMU, with our graduates working across Scotland and beyond.**Why Study at QMU?** *With an equal focus on theatre and film training you will develop the core skills and techniques essential for working confidently and professionally across screen and stage.** *Small class sizes, regular one-to-one feedback, and individual attention from staff will guide your learning.** *QMU has an holistic approach to learning and teaching.** *QMU is a member of the Graduate Spotlight Scheme** *You will be part of a large performing arts department, studying alongside students on the Costume Design and Construction, Drama, Film and Media, and Theatre and Film courses.**On This Course You Will:** *Create a toolbox of knowledge of the fundamental skills of acting, voice, movement, textual analysis and interpretation, role-play and improvisation examining the ways in which you deployed and synthesise them to create characters and performance, on stage, screen and other media.** *Develop your imagination through writing, devising and creative entrepreneurship for a sustainable career.* * *Engage with current industry professionals and organisations.** *Become an industry ready actor ready to step into professional practice.*

School of Arts, Social Sciences and Management