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Guildford School of Acting (GSA).

My current course is at South Downs College, Level 3 Acting Extended Diploma

The grades that I have are;

·         English Language B

·         English Literature B

·         Mathematics D (In progress)

·         Science Additional E

·         Science C

·         French C

·         Business and Communications A

·         Ethics and Philosophy C

·         Geography C

·         Drama C

·         Media (Btec) D*

Modules covered in College so far;

Stanislavski, Anton Chekhov, Physical Theatre (Frantic Assembly)

Extra-Curricular activities related to Drama- Merchistoun Hall Youth Arts (MHYA) is an out of ‘school’ drama club. Joined August 2013.

The skills that I have are organised, confident, reliable, polite, approachable.

Skills, qualities and experience I’ve yet to gain are; a attitude ‘teacher-like’, strict, to-the-point, experience in teaching, working with children.

My career aim/ aspirations?

I would like to become an actress and to perform on stage in various theatres, be in musicals or even feature on a television/radio show. I want to experience all types of theatre and acting.

I would also love to teach Drama to secondary school students.

How do I get there?

Guildford School of Acting (GSA)

BA(Hons) Acting

The University specialises in teaching practises of Stanislavski and Lecoq. Including the work of Mike Alfreds, Uta Hagen, Sandford Meinser and Micheal Chekhov.

There are specific practical skills-based classes in;

·         Voice

·         Acting

·         Physical acting

·         Singing

·         Dance

·         Movement

·         Stage combat

·         Contextual studies

And “your imagination is developed” through;

·         Play

·         Improvisation games

·         Exercises

·         Scene work

·         Sensory exploration

·         Project rehearsals.

In the first year at GSA we will study Storytelling, Naturlism and American Realism. Acting classes will be focussed on Stanislavski and Lecoq. There will be classes in Voice, singing and movement.

In year two, specific modules include Shakespeare, Comedy and professional development. With classes for Camera, audition and interview techniques. Rehearsal projects will include Classical text, a comedy modules based on Commedia dell’Arte.

The third year will be mostly taken up with rehearsals to the public. You will also work on a film project.

Finance options for GSA: Self funded, a student loan or DADA.

Course fees, acting pathway is £9,000.

Location = Positive

Entry requirements for GSA are AAB-ABB A-levels grades

GCSE English Language and Maths at a Grade C or above

BTEC Extended Diploma- DDD

I am predicted a C in GCSE Maths and hoping for Distinctions in my Btec.

Auditions prices are £45. Early application is advised. Auditions are held between November and May each year.

The only cost for the application process is the fee for the audition.

Why is this course for me?

This course offers exactly what im aiming for; three years of great actor advice.

The location is positive as its fairly near my hometown.

Finance is a slight issue especially including prices for audtions on top of this.

Ive heard GSA are an excellent uni.

Post-training

No further education would be nessasary after college or afterGSA.

My career aims is to be an actress which GSA will push me further to succeed.