Venues

Langside Campus

Content

The HND builds on the key skills gained on the NC Acting and Performance course, and goes deeper into the craft of acting, teaching you how to embody different characters with diverse emotions. You’ll study the history of the theatre and acting methods, delve into texts and create your own scripts for performance.

As well as working on your ability to express yourself dynamically, with professional development guidance and workshop skills, you’ll take part in productions that will put your skills to the test - from Shakespeare to modern Scottish theatre.

What will I learn?

Acting; Production; Voice; Movement; Singing; Text and performance; Theatre history; Acting methods and practitioners; Workshop skills; Creating drama scripts; Professional development for actors.

Please note that during production blocks you will be required to work out-with the normal college day. Assessment will be continuous, with a mix of practical and theoretical assessments.

You might recognise the college's former Performing Arts students from shows like Breaking Bad, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D, Outlander and Holby City.

Entry Requirements

NC Acting and Performance (Level 6) plus audition. Relevant HNC may give you entry to year 2. Please note that priority for places is given to the college's own NC Acting and Performance students.

Progression Routes

BA (Hons) Contemporary Screenwriting or BA (Hons) Performance at the University of the West of Scotland.