This course is the introductory level of the Acting courses at City College. It is designed to provide a thorough grounding in Acting in order to allow students to progress on to the Acting BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma. The performing arts industry offers many exciting opportunities including acting, direction, stage management and theatre and arts administration. Acting & Drama courses at City College prepare you for further training and employment in the performing arts industry. By focusing on the practical application of acting skills through a series of professionally realistic, public performance projects you will be introduced to the skills needed by this highly exciting and competitive industry and be able to begin to develop them. You'll be part of a very committed team, working closely with all the other students to produce your work. The emphasis is on creativity, self-discipline, and total professionalism. In other words, “the show must go on”. As well as providing acting training, this course emphasises the skills that all employers are looking for, including team work, self-confidence, communication skills, self-motivation and the ability to meet targets.

Most learners will progress on to Acting BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma. The three courses we offer combine to provide all the skills development and qualifications necessary to progress to either Drama School or University.