Welcome to Halesowen College

Do you have the confidence to stand in front of an audience and connect with their thoughts and feelings? This course will give you the chance to study and develop your knowledge and skills in theatre. It involves highly practical acting and performance sessions along with academic study.

What will I do?

• focus on actor training and development of your creativity in performance.  In your first year you will perform in at least three production projects
• focus on the development of the wider skills of the performer through performance projects
• take part in theatre trips and professional visits

 What do I need?

• 4 GCSEs at grade C, including either English Language or English Literature
• to attend an audition where you will perform a prepared monologue lasting 1-2 minutes

 Where can it take me?

• University – a drama related degree or drama school
• Employment – a career in performing arts

Anything else?

• You should be prepared to participate in performances and rehearsals outside normal college hours
• Note: this qualification is available at Award, Certificate or Diploma level depending on your personal pathway.