BA (Hons) Acting for Stage and Screen with Foundation Year in Surrey United Kingdom | De Montfort University

This four-year acting program includes a foundation year and is based on our highly sought-after BA (Hons) Acting for Stage and Screen curriculum. The foundation year serves as an ideal starting point to build essential skills and confidence before progressing to Year 1 of the degree. Structured across three terms, this preparatory phase helps aspiring actors realize their potential at the beginning of their artistic journey. Acting The Acting module introduces diverse techniques for developing fundamental skills. Through monologues and scene studies, students engage with various dramatic texts while exploring their creative potential in improvisation and devised performance classes. Voice and Movement The voice segment of the Voice Movement module trains students to cultivate a free, well-projected, and clear voice supported by proper breathing techniques and devoid of tension. Under tutor guidance, students will discover their vocal range and learn to adapt it for different theatrical texts. The movement component teaches students to maintain physical awareness through balanced approaches to professional training demands, reducing injury risks while establishing a solid foundation for their careers. Additionally, students will master fluid, expressive movement suited to performance requirements and learn to execute basic choreographed sequences.