Acting – an Introduction (Stage 1)

Age

Suitable for adults aged 18+.

Level

Beginners or anyone with some experience who want to refresh or develop their skills further.

Experience or qualifications required

None – this is an introductory course. We have no formal academic entry requirements for our short courses.

If you'd like to discuss if this course is suitable for you, get in touch with us: shortcourses@aub.ac.uk or 01202 363222.

£339

Any additional costs

You'll need to provide some basic materials for this course and come prepared for movement. This'll incur an additional cost if you don’t already own something suitable. See the 'What to bring to class' section below.

Additional materials and resources will be provided by AUB and is included in your course fee.

• Notebook and pens/pencils to take notes
• Rubber
• Wear comfortable, practical clothing and footwear

• The psychology and emotional life of everyday characters by using skills you may already possess but may not consciously put into practice 
• The essential preparation techniques to ‘be’ a character not ‘act’ a character 
• The fundamental elements in character development and the essential information required in credible acting 
• How the industry works including acting, casting, scriptwriting, directing and producing 
• Practice your skills through a variety of monologues and scenes

At the end of the course you'll:

• Possess the knowledge to be able to create a believable character
• Be able to confidently apply your newfound acting knowledge to any acting medium
• Possess an enhanced perspective of what an actor is required to do to be believable
• Have developed confidence, empathy and understanding of human behaviour
• Possess a basic acting vocabulary and will feel confident putting your skills into practice
• Have increased confidence in your own skills and feel inspired
• Have boosted creativity and imagination
• Possess the foundations to continue creating beyond this course
• You can request a certificate to confirm your achievements, providing you've a 100% attendance record. To request a certificate please get in touch with us at shortcourses@aub.ac.uk and confirm your name and the title of course you've completed

Will I be assessed?

No, there is no formal assessment. As the course progresses your tutor will measure your overall performance and offer essential guidance and feedback, so you know how you're getting on.