Acting is concerned with performance, live or recorded, and our degree course ensures that final assessments reflect this through a Velocity Exit course structure. This means that the final award gained at graduation is based upon the performance work in the 3rd year of the degree course. It is through performance that the ability to integrate and apply acting, voice, movement and singing skills is measured. It is because of the holistic nature of acting that this form of assessment is most appropriate.

In level 1 the curriculum focuses on the acquisition of technical skills, such as acting, voice, movement and singing. Rehearsals for projects allows students to put the techniques they have learnt into practice. This very technical 1st year underpins the 2nd year where more time is given over to rehearsal and project work. In the 3rd year technical classes take place on Mondays only with the rest of the week given over to rehearsals for public performances. All productions, live and recorded, receive voice, movement and singing input as required. In addition students are given career advice and support through the Professional Preparation module.