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INTRODUCTION TO ACTING

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Course Code	Course Name	Venue	Day	Start Time	End Time	Start Date	End Date
24WG409P	Introduction to Acting	WIGSTON MAGNA LIBRARY	Wed	7:00 PM	8:30 PM	04/06/2025	09/07/2025

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More information about this Course

01. Who is this course for?
This course is for anyone interested in developing skills in acting and performance. This is a practical drama course which introduces learners to a range of movement and theatre-based activities, focusing on the body and voice. This course aims to get you active, working both as a group and independently, building skills in confidence and collaboration.

02. What will I learn?
On this course, you will explore relaxation and mindfulness warm-up exercises, encouraging you to think about the connection between mind and body in performance. You will look at movement and gesture to develop techniques in characterisation, as well as vocal exercises and breathing techniques. You will learn about key dramatists and theatre groups and share your own inspirations with the group. We will work with extracts from plays and scripts to support activities.

03. How will I learn?
This is a mixed-ability, tutor-led acting workshop. Learners will receive regular verbal and written feedback on their progress. You will get lots of support and encouragement along with the opportunity to explore and experiment with a variety of techniques and approaches to performance. Please avoid taking holidays during courses. Missed lessons can affect funding for adult learning courses.

04. What will I need to bring?
Please wear comfortable, non-restrictive clothes and flat shoes. You will also need a pen, and you might like to bring a bottle of water.

05. What skills or experience do I need?
No prior acting experience is necessary to join this course - just enthusiasm and a willingness to try new things and work with new people.

06. How will I be assessed?
The Learning for Wellbeing curriculum uses formative and summative assessment methods to evaluate learner progress. You will work towards completing a set of class learning targets, as well as your own personal development targets. Targets are reviewed at the middle and end of the course. Informal discussions with the tutor will take place throughout the course, both individually and in groups. Your progress may also be documented through photographic evidence.

07. What could I do after this course?
The Learning for Wellbeing curriculum offers a wide range of art, craft, sewing, cookery, dance and creative arts courses for you to continue developing skills specifically aimed at improving your wellbeing. Courses are available to search on the GoLearn website.

08. How will I be supported in my learning?
We aim to support all learners to succeed. When you enrol on your course you will be asked if you have any learning difficulties and/or disabilities which may affect your learning. This might include physical disabilities, neurodivergent needs (e.g., Autistic Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, dyslexia, or dyspraxia, etc.), visual and auditory impairments, or a medical condition which might affect your learning. Your tutor will contact you prior to joining the course to discuss what support can be put in place. For some learners this may mean organising extra time in exams or arranging for a Learning Support Assistant to support your learning in class. We also offer a wide range of assistive technology such as reader pens, screen readers, large print keyboards and screens, alongside in-class resources such as coloured overlays, large-print resources and more.

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