Foundation Acting Techniques for Performance

About this course

The course combines practical acting exercises with basic theory. Participants explore techniques associated with different theatre practitioners, including breath, voice, movement, gaze, levels and resistance, then apply them through drama games, improvisation and devising projects. Work takes place individually, in pairs and in groups, with opportunities to interpret characters, use scripted material and perform for an audience. Feedback, peer review, self-assessment, a learner diary and a personal learning plan are used to support reflection throughout the course.

What you'll learn

• Apply acting and stage techniques involving breath, voice, movement, gaze, levels and resistance.
• Use vocal and physical skills in improvisation and devised performance work.
• Interpret characters and develop acting roles from scripted material.
• Perform acting pieces for an audience.
• Reflect on developing skills through feedback, peer review, self-assessment and personal learning records.

Is this course right for you?

The course is intended for people from a range of backgrounds and experience, including those who want to try acting or develop their performance skills. Participation includes group and pair work, improvisation, self-assessment and opportunities to perform.

• Suitable for learners interested in acting and performance skills.
• Includes collaborative work in groups and pairs.
• Involves practical participation in improvisation, devising and performance.
• Learners are expected to engage with feedback and reflective activities.

Before you go

• Participants may be expected to purchase scripts.
• The course may offer opportunities to attend theatre visits and backstage tours at an additional cost.