BA (Hons) Screen Performance with Integrated Foundation Year

Program Overview

The BA (Hons) Screen Performance with Integrated Foundation Year at Sunderland equips students with the skills and techniques necessary to excel as performers in television and film. Through practical experience, workshops, and industry placements, students develop a comprehensive understanding of screen acting, production, and scriptwriting. The program prepares graduates for careers in the screen industry, including acting, directing, producing, and writing.

Program Outline

Program Overview: BA (Hons) Screen Performance with Integrated Foundation Year at Sunderland

Degree Overview:

This four-year program equips students with the skills and techniques necessary to excel as performers in television and film. The program emphasizes learning through practical experience, with students participating in workshops, screenings, group and individual projects, and industry placements. The program also provides a strong foundation in the theoretical and contextual aspects of screen performance.

Objectives:

• Develop a comprehensive understanding of screen acting techniques and methodologies.
• Gain experience in multi-camera production and directing.
• Refine writing skills for scriptwriting and treatment development.
• Develop professional skills in performance, production, and scriptwriting.
• Build a strong network of industry professionals through collaborations and workshops.

Program Description:

The BA (Hons) Screen Performance with Integrated Foundation Year is a four-year program designed to prepare students for careers in the screen industry. The program is divided into four stages:

• Foundation Year: This year provides students with the foundational knowledge and skills needed for success in the degree program.
Students will explore the key concepts of the arts, design, performance, and media production.
• Year 1: This year focuses on developing core skills in screen performance, including acting, voice and movement, script analysis, and character development.
Students will also learn about the basics of television and film production.
• Year 2: This year builds upon the skills learned in Year 1 and introduces students to more advanced topics such as guerilla filmmaking, television studio production, and screenwriting.
Students will also have the opportunity to participate in a live TV studio production.
• Final Year: This year focuses on refining students' skills and preparing them for the professional world.
Students will complete a major screen project, participate in industry placements, and work on their professional portfolio.

Outline:

• Year 1:
• Single Camera Production:
Introduction to the procedures and techniques of single camera video production.
• Narrative Scriptwriting: Learn the key skills of storytelling and how to develop a script from concept to completion.
• Acting for Screen 1: Develop practical and theoretical understanding of techniques and skills relevant to the screen actor.
• Studio Practice: TV and Virtual Production: Learn the concepts, procedures, and techniques of a modern television studio and explore virtual production techniques.
• Live Drama for TV Studio: Develop practical and theoretical understanding of live TV studio performance.
• Year 2:
• Acting for Screen 2:
Progress understanding of techniques relevant to film and TV, develop skills as an emerging artist.
• Guerilla Filmmaking: Develop theoretical and practical knowledge of Guerrilla filmmaking.
• TV Studio Drama 2: Engage in live TV studio production, delve into multi-camera production and participate in workshops.
• Virtual Studio Production: Explore virtual production techniques and the critical issues around film distribution and marketing.
• Screenwriting: Understand the concepts and techniques employed in writing drama or comedy for television or streaming services.
• Final Year:
• Multi-Platform Performance:
Progress understanding of techniques and skills relevant to different styles and genres of performance for the screen actor.
• Creative Enterprise Project: Gain a broad overview of developments in the creative industries and develop a professional portfolio.
• Television Drama Project: Collaborate with Northumbria Police and produce an awareness and training film that addresses crime.
• Screen Showcase: Explore the opportunity to audition for and perform in a final practical major project for screen.
• Optional Modules:
• Audio Drama:
Gain an understanding of the development of audio drama within the industry.
• High End Video Project: Work in small groups to create a high-end corporate video project.
• Independent Study: Study an aspect of creative practice or other area of research interest.
• Screenwriting for Film and TV 2: Adapt existing narratives and develop them into a screenplay.

Assessment:

Students will be assessed through a variety of methods, including individual and group projects, coursework, practical performance, presentations, and written examinations. The assessment methods will mirror industry outputs and will focus on developing the skills and knowledge necessary for a successful career in the screen industry.

Teaching:

The program is taught by a team of experienced and passionate professionals who are working or researching in media and performance. The teaching methods include lectures, demonstrations, workshops, seminars, screenings, group and individual projects, and independent learning. The program also has a strong industry focus, with regular masterclasses and workshops delivered by industry professionals.

Careers:

The BA (Hons) Screen Performance with Integrated Foundation Year prepares students for a variety of careers in the screen industry, including:

• Actor
• Director
• Producer
• Writer
• Scriptwriter
• Filmmaker
• Television presenter
• Casting director
• Media researcher
• Arts administrator

Other:

• The program is accredited by the ScreenSkills Select accreditation scheme.
• The program is based in the David Puttnam Media Centre, which is a state-of-the-art facility with industry-standard equipment.
• The program has strong links with industry employers such as the BBC and ITV.
• The program offers a number of opportunities for students to gain practical experience, including internships and placements.
• The program is open to students from all backgrounds and experiences.

Additional Notes:

• The program is full-time and takes four years to complete.
• The annual fee for the program is £9,250 for UK/EU students.
• The program is not available to international students.
• The program is offered at the University of Sunderland.
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The annual fee for this course is £9,250 if you're from the UK/Ireland/EU settled/pre-settled. If you're a full-time UK/Irish/EU settled/EU pre-settled student, you may be eligible to receive financial support to cover your fees for the full four years. UK and EU settled students may also be eligible to receive a maintenance loan. Please note, this course isn't available to international students.