MASTERS IN ACTING
Master in Creative Performance Practice (ACTING)
Exploring the methods and processes of actors to be able to create, work and interact in the contemporary international environment
The MA in Creative Performance Practice (Acting) is a practical, performance and research-based programme. Providing a solid critical and theoretical framework, it gives substantial opportunities for the individual to tailor their art to their own needs and aspirations in a challenging interdisciplinary context.
Master Name
Master of Arts in Creative Performance Practice (Acting)
Duration
1 academic year
Validated by
Liverpool John Moores University, UK
Start Date
18 September 2023
Language
English
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Our Master in Acting is part of one of the two specialised pathways that forms part of the Master in Creative Performance Practice. The others include is Musical Theatre. The masters is made up of 120 core credits which are the shared modules. The specialism acting credits are an additional 60 credits and are made up of The Embodied Actor, The Contemporary Actor and Transmedia and Interactive Storytelling.
Creative performance practice
Research skills
Performance theory
Arts entrepreneurship
Final project
- Acting 1 - The embodied actor
- Acting 2 - The Contemporary Actor
- Transmedia and Interactive Storytelling
Acting 1 - The Embodied Actor
Through the module, students will be introduced to a range of theatre texts and forms from a variety of genres and periods, and will be asked to explore, evaluate, and interrogate these through practice; thereby broadening their theatrical vocabulary and developing their abilities to recognise dramatic / theatrical potential within such texts and in other cognate forms of theatre and performance.
Through this process, which will include studio exercises, independent analyses, and workshop sessions, the student will be expected to investigate and recognise their individual qualities as an actor; and will be supported in developing a range of acting techniques to strengthen their individual acting profile.
The module also includes a voice and movement component.
ACTING 2 - THE CONTEMPORARY ACTOR
Transmedia and Interactive Storytelling
The module will focus on contemporary uses of and the interactions between performance, alternative performance practices, interactive techniques, the digital space, and transmedia story telling. Importance will be given to the interactions and relation between European and non-European traditions from the perspective of global and decolonised performance.
The first step would be to submit an application.
Note: You don’t need your videos until after you have submitted your application form.
Video Submission
Part 1: Depends on specialisation:
- Acting: One monologue + optional monologue in your own language
- Musical Theatre: One monologue + one song + 60-second jazz dance piece
Part 2: Creative response to stimuli:
A creative response about 2 minutes to one of the stimuli listed in the audition guide.
One-to-One Interview
Online interview and discussion with yourself and members of the MA teaching team.
After you have submitted your application and video audition, we will arrange your online interview at a mutually convenient time.
Successful audition, IELTS 6.5 or equivalent and, a BA (Hons) at 2.2 or above or an equivalent academic award, or, a long-term sustained professional career as a performer or creative practitioner.
Find out more about our entry requirements.
€10,900 tuition fee
With an additional €500 registration fee and €80 health clinic membership.
€15,400 tuition fee
With an additional €500 registration fee and €80 health clinic membership.
Check out our Fees and Scholarship page to find out about everything about our fees, funding and scholarship opportunities.
BA (Hons) Acting is a contemporary professional actor training designed to give you the skills, knowledge, and experience required to pursue a career in theatre, TV, film, radio, and new media.
