Acting with Foundation Year

Why Choose Us?

Unique Film Production Experiences: The only acting course in the UK to offer fully integrated film production opportunities working in collaboration with filmmakers, makeup and costume artists as part of the world-renowned Bournemouth Film School (accredited by CILECT and Screenskills).

Stage Production Opportunities: Opportunities to work on stage productions in our art deco Palace Court Theatre and on a variety of exciting projects and exercises with students across multiple disciplines.

Collaboration with Industry Professionals: Opportunities to work with graduates and industry partners on our groundbreaking BFS Funding Futures scheme.

What To Expect
Dive deep into the heart of acting with an immersive, hands-on curriculum. Our practical, portfolio-driven approach ensures that you master a range of established techniques in relation to text, character and performance, alongside the core disciplines of movement, voice, and singing. Three dynamic themes run through each level: a methodological approach to actor training, engaging media training, and the exciting role of the actor as both creator and innovator. This comprehensive approach reflects the demands and diversity of the 21st century creative industries.

By the time you graduate, you’ll be ready to:

Master Physical and Vocal Artistry: Develop a deep understanding of the interplay between voice and body.
Craft Compelling Characters: Engage with diverse texts and experiences to bring psychologically rich characters to life.
Create for Varied Audiences: Hone your ability to produce art that resonates with various demographics, across multiple modes of expression.
Navigate Performance Vocabularies: Understand and adapt your work to fit different contexts and spaces with ease.
Become a Reflective Practitioner: Embrace critical awareness in your artistic journey, continuously evaluating your growth.
Launch Your Career: Form your own theatre company, operate as a freelance practitioner, , and promote your personal brand through a professional digital portfolio.

The Future Starts Here
Seize the opportunity to study at a place where creativity, collaboration, and innovation come together. Enrol in our BA (Hons) Acting course at Arts University Bournemouth and join a legacy of storytellers, creators, and innovators ready to shape the future.

Foundation Year
If you feel you need some extra preparation before the full undergraduate degree experience, this Integrated Foundation Year (IFY) might be for you. The Bournemouth Film School IFY is for those who may not have the academic qualifications needed for admission onto the degree course or perhaps want the time and space to develop a foundation in core skills. After IFY, you will have a clearer understanding of your strengths, interests and ambitions.

Students enrolled on the IFY will be a part of a cohort with other students in IFY courses across the Bournemouth FilmSchool. Incorporating opportunities for you to work alongside your classmates, integrating opportunities for collaboration and fostering professional relationships to carry you throughout your degree and into your professional practice.

The Bournemouth Film School Foundation Year currently encompasses degrees in the following fields:

• BA (Hons) Acting

• BA (Hons) Animation Production

• BA (Hons) Costume

• BA (Hons) Creative Writing

• BA (Hons) Film Production

• BA (Hons) Makeup, Hair and Prosthetics

Coursework and practical assessments