BA (Hons) Acting for Stage and Screen Bachelor's degree at West London

This module will introduce you to the art of storytelling, both live and through introductory screen acting classes. You will explore a variety of approaches to developing and performing stories. Through practical exercises, you will experiment with form, ritual, and narrative. The emphasis in this module will be on the actor's role in storytelling, focusing on nonverbal behaviour and ensemble working in both live and recorded mediums.

This module introduces you to voice and movement work as actors. It will explore the role of the voice and body in creative storytelling with a focus on self-discovery and growth. Tutors will support you in identifying less efficient vocal and physical habits. You will learn exercises to support flexibility and range within this. Additionally, this module focuses on removing blocks, confidence-building, and teamwork. You will learn more about collaboration techniques and inclusive practices, and

In this module, you will work with other members of your group and a professional theatre director to create original performance material, drawing on a range of practical disciplines and also incorporating global storytelling practices; drawing from culturally diverse material. Alongside your rehearsals for the devised work, you will participate in classes to develop your acting, voice and movement skills which will help you to build and develop your performance for assessment.

In this module, you will begin to explore character creation, working with both stage and screen approaches. We'll be working on intercultural approaches to building character here, considering the ethics involved in creating and performing a character, and how to take on and release a character performance safely. You will have the opportunity to work on a range of contemporary texts, written for both stage and screen. We will begin by working on characters 'closer' to the self (in terms of age

This module continues the work of the Voice and Movement for Performance module in semester one. The focus here will be on character creation and in developing the ability to respond in character to the given circumstances, vocally and physically. It continues the focus on inclusive working practices, team-building and collaboration. In this module you will additionally be supported in reflecting on your practice, and identifying how you might improve less efficient habits.

You will be learning about adaptation in this module. In the first half, you'll work on a core play, such as A Doll's House by Henrik Ibsen, exploring different adaptations of the text and how to make a play relevant today. During each session, there will be opportunities to perform, and verbal feedback will be given continuously during this process. In the second half, you will be working in smaller groups on a section of the play which you will adapt for the assessment. You will also be workin

In this module, you will have the opportunity to work on heightened text, such as Shakespeare or Restoration Comedy. You will learn about the associated performance styles and how to approach the language form in performance. Working with a professional director, you will have the opportunity to perform in a (cut) full-length production of a heightened text that will be performed to external audiences in schools or community centres.

Having looked at storytelling and then at creating character, in this module we ask, how does the actor embody and respond to emotion in performance? We will explore a variety of approaches from different practitioners, looking at how emotion works in both drama and comedy. This module will have a screen-acting focus.

In this integrated voice and movement module you will learn techniques which complement Performing with Emotion by looking at the embodied actor in the context of heritage and culture. You will begin by examining your own identity position vocally and physically, and then develop this to adopt an accent and physicality dissimilar to yourself.

This module introduces you to research methods and performance as research, supporting you as you progress to your creative project in level 6. You will be guided to explore documentary theatre methodologies, such as verbatim theatre or autobiographical theatre. Working with a professional director, the group will use their own research on a given subject to devise a piece of documentary theatre that you will then perform for an external audience (school or community centre).

This module introduces you to different pathways within the industry to supplement your actor training and support you in becoming proactive creative entrepreneurs.

In this module you will create audio and film clips and edit these into your own voice reel and showreel to use as key marketing tools in the industry. To create these pieces, you will need to identify your casting type and USP and find text to showcase this.

You will perform in a full-length public production, following industry standards, with an external director. You will audition for the production and proceed through a full rehearsal process before opening the production to a public audience, giving you a full experience of how this process would work professionally. This will also act as a further opportunity to showcase your work to the industry, as well as friends and family.

In this integrated voice and movement module, you will learn techniques which complement 'Entering the Industry' by looking at the embodied actor in the profession. This will involve continued work in voice and movement disciplines, in addition to masterclasses on intimacy training and stage combat. You will also receive holistic training in de-roling practices, managing rejection, and mental health management to best support your progression into the industry.

This module supports you in understanding how to navigate your career after graduation. It will involve a series of taught sessions where the module tutor(s) and /or industry experts will lead practical workshops and seminar-style learning on key industry practices, such as: auditioning (live and recorded), networking, approaching agents and casting directors, choosing the 'right' agent, as well as online marketing, and completing tax returns. We will interrogate what it means to be a self-emplo

In this module, you will work in small groups to create and perform a small-scale performance piece, which may be presented in any/multiple medium(s) including theatre or short film. This will be showcased at LCM Fest for a public audience. The module will be divided into a period of pre-production research and then a period of development where you will be assisted by a professional director who will support you in establishing the most appropriate approach to creating your project.