ACTING PROGRAMMES
The acting programmes at the IAB offer contemporary professional actor training to international students. We provide the professional skills required to meet the evolving demands of the 21st-century actor.
These programmes offer a fusion of practical skill-building and intellectual growth, fostering a diverse community of storytellers. With a focus on well-being, industry relevance, and creative development, students cultivate the versatility and artistry needed for today’s dynamic acting landscape.
Our community is vibrant, dedicated, and diverse, with students and faculty from all over the world united with a shared desire to tell stories that matter to us now.
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Acting Degrees: Bachelor and Master
Our acting degrees are meticulously designed to nurture your artistic growth. Uniquely structured, these programmes will cultivate your technical acting skills while encouraging the exploration of the art form’s creative depths.
Moreover, they will provide you with comprehensive preparation for a successful industry journey, equipping you with the skills and insights necessary for a remarkable career in acting.
We offer 2 levels of acting degrees:
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3 Year Degree
Validated by LJMU
Level 4-6
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1 Year Master Degree
Validated by LJMU
Level 7
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BA (Hons) Acting
Bachelor degree in Acting
Our BA (Hons) Acting degree spans three years, progressively building essential skills for aspiring actors. This undergraduate bachelor’s degree covers acting techniques, voice and speech, movement, and singing. Students explore theatre history, theory, and contemporary practices while engaging in practical projects. The first year establishes foundational skills, the second year emphasises application in various styles, and the final year centres on professional practice through public performances and a short film project. The programme cultivates a holistic understanding of the performing arts, equipping graduates with practical proficiency, theoretical knowledge, and industry preparation for a successful career on the stage and screen.
MA in Acting
Master's degree in Acting
The Master in Creative Performance Practice: Acting offers a comprehensive exploration of acting methods in the context of contemporary international performance. Rooted in creative performance practice, the postgraduate degree emphasises practical learning and research. Divided into two key modules, the programme guides artists in training through a journey of self-discovery and skill development. “The Embodied Actor” module introduces diverse theatre texts and genres, fostering a strong acting foundation through practice, voice, and movement. In “The Contemporary Actor,” students engage with modern theatre forms, sharpening their abilities to identify and perform in various contexts. The programme also addresses interactive storytelling and digital performance, highlighting global performance traditions.
Key Features of the
Acting Programmes
- The curriculum blends practical and intellectual skills, drawing from both conservatoire and university approaches.
- The learning experience is centred around students.
- The environment is international and interdisciplinary.
- There's a focus on well-being and healthy acting practices.
- The faculty consists of highly experienced academics with professional industry backgrounds.
- Clear progression is offered across all programmes, from skill development to practical application in professional settings and creative projects.
- Opportunities for live performances in IAB studios, theatres, and professional venues in Barcelona.
- Dedicated training in screen acting and acting for recorded/new media throughout the Acting programmes.
- Focus on employability, including an Industry Showcase, show reel and voice reel material, and a final year short film project.
The acting training at the IAB is personal and transformative. By examining the work of contemporary and classic storytellers, you will develop core skills and find your own creative voice in a series of devised projects. You will establish the habits of lifelong learning as a critical thinker and reflective practitioner. You will experience a global perspective that will empower you to seek out international opportunities and give you the ability to develop your own work.
Our acting alumni can be found in significant stage productions and principal and supporting roles in film and television across major cities around the globe. Additionally, some have established their own production companies and crafted original works. This diverse success attests to the rigorous training and versatile skills gained at our institution.
The iab invites a diverse range of distinguished guest artists, including directors, playwrights, agents, and casting directors, to actively engage with the students through a series of workshops, and seminars as well as directing productions. Here are some of the guest creatives that have visited the IAB in the past:
Why study acting at the IAB?
When you study acting at the IAB, students thrive within a culturally diverse environment, igniting vibrant exchanges of artistic ideas. Seizing on this opportunity, you can embark on a degree validated by a top UK university while residing in Sitges, an enchanting Mediterranean coastal town. This unique blend of academic depth and cultural immersion nurtures actors with the aim of excelling in the realm of acting.
UK Accredited acting degrees
By LJMU University
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Conservatoire-style training
Teachers
Who have performed around the globe
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With students from over 50 different countries
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Gain performance experience from the onset
Study Acting Abroad in Barcelona, Spain
Acting Education in Europe
If you are looking to get a acting education in Europe, consider studying acting abroad in Barcelona, Spain with us. Situated in Sitges, our school provides not just training, performances, and cultural immersion but also the chance to reside in this lively and culturally rich country.
Acting Semester Study Abroad
Our acting semester study abroad programme allows you to immerse yourself in our vibrant community, with regular lectures and workshops where you can benefit from opportunities to study with our renowned faculty.
