Institute of Technology or Polytechnic
Unitec Institute of TechnologyThis course is available
On-Campus
Level of Study
Bachelor's Degree
Campus
Mt Albert Campus
The Acting training at Unitec is a learning opportunity that is unique in Aotearoa. We are proud of the multidisciplinary environment and range of performing and screen arts training options on our campus. This learning community provides many rich opportunities to work closely with students from other fields of study and to grow skills in a range of forms, media and environments. We work in an environment that is framed in Mātauranga Maori and the values our Te Noho Kotahitanga partnership evoke. The whanaungatanga we embrace with other disciplines is woven throughout the school via shared noho marae and other whanau events. Maori performing arts training is integrated into our learning. Partnering with Māori practitioners (writers, directors, etc ) strengthens this foundation for staff and students in our mahi. We are very fortunate to have the beautiful Te Noho Kotahitanga Marae and Maia centre onsite at Unitec to provide us valued support in our practice. Within the acting training at Unitec you will work with our highly regarded permanent and guest tutors to refine your core skills in performance, voice, movement training, acting technique and professional practice. You will have many opportunities to practice your developing craft on a wide range of live and screen performance projects. Our facilities provide theatre and film studio spaces and the accompanying equipment to provide authentic learning experiences. You will learn practical skills for the industry you are preparing to enter and have a multitude of opportunities to connect with industry based specialists and engage with Auckland’s rich live performance and screen sectors. Within a rapidly changing environment actors need the flexibility to work in many spaces, styles and forms. Collaboration and the capacity to ride the waves of change are key to building a sustainable career. The Unitec Bachelor of Performing and Screen Arts programme is well placed to provide you with essential skills to be a versatile and inventive actor, performer, creator, artist and collaborator. Year One is structured around building a foundation with a focus on core skills in voice, movement, singing and acting technique for screen and stage through work with core tutors and variety of guest specialists. You will develop your acting practice in scene work and collaborate with film students on a studio shoot. An introduction of Mātauranga Maori and introduction to Maori performing arts will support your practice. Year one is about discovering who you are as an actor and beginning to think about the world you are preparing yourself for a career in. Year Two consolidates technique with your first opportunities for public facing performances. You will deepen your knowledge and skills in acting, voice and movement work and collaborate on several screen and live performance projects. You will also be introduced to the workings of the industry and begin to develop your understanding of how to operate as a professional actor. Year two is the time you begin to develop focussed abilities including accent and audition. You will also have the opportunity to develop other creative practices such as writing, devising and directing your own and others work. Year Three puts all learning into practice with master classes for stage and screen, live performances, short films, devised works, web series and more. Year three is the time that students really hone their skills as makers and collaborators and engage with concentrated opportunities for industry training and professional practice. You will be armed with a range of skills, industry practices and relationships that will set you up to transition from your training to the world of possibilities beyond. Each year we have a large number of applicants for the 24 places offered in Year One. If you're not sure that you're ready to audition for this highly competitive programme yet, please look at the , which is a semester-long (full-time) programme designed to help upskill students who are interested in progressing to the degree.
You must have completed at least one of the following: At least 3 ‘C’ passes in the New Zealand University Bursaries Examinations; Or 42 credits at NCEA Level 3 or higher including: 14 credits in two different approved subjects; and 14 credits from up to two subjects (approved or non-approved) 14 credits in NCEA Level 1 or higher in Mathematics or Pangarau And meet one of the English entry requirements; University Entrance Literacy: 8 credits at Level 2 or above in English or Māori (4 in Reading, 4 in Writing); or Evidence of English language proficiency as outlined in the NZQA Rules on the Unitec English Language Requirements for International Students Web-page . Don’t meet these Academic requirements? If you don’t meet the academic criteria, our Bridging Education Programmes can help you qualify. Simply apply online , and we’ll discuss your next steps. If you don’t meet the above criteria, special or discretionary admission may apply ; your eligibility will be determined at the interview. Non-academic requirements Complete a medical declaration form. Interviews, submissions, and/or auditions will be required - we'll notify you of what is required.
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