Foundation Acting - Overview

This programme is aimed at those considering full time actor training and those considering a career change.  Focusing on the basics of acting, voice and movement the aim is to prepare you vocally, physically and mentally for entry into full time accredited training programmes.

Content

• Acting Studies  - Introduction to Acting, Acting Technique, Audition Preparation, Devising,
• Voice Studies - Introduction to Vocal Awareness, Technical Foundation, Technical Foundation and its Application 
• Movement Studies - Introduction to Movement, Movement Fundamentals, Movement Analysis, Movement Expression.

Teaching and learning

Term 1 introduces the basic concepts of acting, voice and movement.  Term 2 enhances imagination, bravery and creativity as you prepare monologues for audition purposes. Term 3 consolidates these skills whilst you prepare for a showcase of your work.

Contact time is 8 hours a week.

Classes are practical involving group, pair or solo exercises.  

ALRA tutors are both trained teachers and professional practitioners. 

Public Productions

You will present selections of work at the end of term 2 and 3.

Qualifications

Upon successfully completing the course you will be awarded –

• The ALRA Foundation Acting Certificate

Destinations –

Over the last three years ALRA Foundation students have gained places at:

ALRA
Arts Ed
Birmingham School of Acting
Central School of Speech and Drama
Drama Centre
Drama Studio
East 15
Italia Conti
Oxford School of Acting
American Academy of Dramatic Arts
PPA
Musical Theatre Academy

Entry Requirements

• Applicants are selected on the basis of their aptitude and ability to contribute to and successfully complete the qualification. 
• You must be at least 17 years old at the start of the course, although ALRA welcomes the older student, especially those who are thinking about a career change.