Specialist Screen Acting MA at Bristol Old Vic Theatre School

The one-year course will encompass training in voice, movement, screen combat and acting for motion capture, as well as areas such as self-taping and audition technique. Students will explore a range of screen acting methodologies and have the chance to experience professional ‘on set’ conditions. The course will be delivered at the school’s specialist Film department in Clifton.

Alumni of the school include Sir Daniel Day-Lewis, with Olivia Colman, Josh O’Connor, Erin Doherty and newcomer Tom Byrne all starring in Netflix’s Season 4 of The Crown.

Jenny Stephens, artistic director at BOVTS said, ‘The school has long taught screen acting as part of its curriculum. Intensive conservatoire training produces graduates with a versatility to work across stage and screen, and the success of our alumni is securing film and television toles is clear to see.

‘Changes in the drama production industries are, however, increasingly resulting in graduating actors securing early career roles – or even their first jobs – in screen media. This new course responds to this need by adapting the rigour of BOVTS training and teaching in an applied screen context. Students will experience professional “on set” conditions, building their confidence to break out into screen acting when they graduate.’

Applicants would normally be expected to have an honours degree in a related subject area such as Drama, Acting, Theatre Studies or Performance Studies. However, applicants with extensive relevant professional experience will also be considered.

Find out more about the course and apply at www.oldvic.ac.uk/course/screen-acting-ma/