Our highly-practical BA (Hons) Acting for Film course focuses on developing your specialist screen acting performance technique and provides you with the opportunity to expand your performance skills through your choice of additional professional training options.

### Acting for Film

Hear from our staff and students as they explain why they love our BA (Hons) Acting for Film course.

#### Study classic and contemporary acting techniques to inform your own approach

You will cultivate your own bespoke acting approach from an introduction to a broader range of acting practitioners such as Stanislavski, Hagen, Adler and Meisner, alongside the camera technique skills necessary for a convincing, truthful camera performance.

#### Gain practical industry skills and contextual knowledge

Alongside your screen acting training, you will develop vital knowledge of the film industry, its history, and gain experience of working on small- and large-scale productions to help you stand out in a competitive employment market.

#### Throughout your degree you will:

* Work both on campus and on location

* Gain experience in acting on small and larger scale film productions

* Grow your knowledge of other aspects of film and screen acting and its history

* Develop your understanding of the film industry

* Examine how the film industry contributes to and reflects contemporary culture.

#### Expand your professional skillset with Screen Acting Skills

Our dedicated ‘Screen Acting Skills’ modules provide you with the opportunity to develop additional practical skills in specialist performance areas to help increase your employability and allow you to pursue the areas of screen acting that interest you most.

#### Screen Acting Skills vary from year to year but have included:

* Writing, editing and directing

* Film combat and voice classes

* Period and historical acting

* Studio theatre performance

* Industry preparation classes

* and many more!

#### Learn from working industry professionals who really get to know you

Our team of expert and experienced writers, directors and actors are here to support you throughout the degree and our smaller class sizes ensure they get to know you and how best to support you.

#### Spotlight accredited

Our partnership with Spotlight offers you discounted graduate membership to largest casting resource in the United Kingdom, inclusion in a dedicated ‘graduate’ section of their website, access to their dedicated one-to-one career advice sessions and much more.

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#### On this course you will:

* Develop your performance skills specifically for acting on camera.

* Expand your skillset with our range of Screen Acting Skills options.

* Gain vital experience of working productions and knowledge of the wider film industry.

* Learn from expert industry professionals who get to know you and your needs.

* Graduate ready to take full advantage of our Spotlight accreditation.

## The Course

### Gain vital skills in performance and experience in full-scale productions

#### Year One

Your first year introduces you to the core principles of acting on camera that develops the skills, techniques and understanding needed to be able to act in front of the camera.

#### Year Two

In your second year, you will continue to develop your screen acting skills and technique as you explore the connections between story, scripts and direction with performance.

#### Year Three

Your final year sees you work towards the production of a final short film dissertation project that acts as the culmination of your learning throughout your degree.

Alongside this, you will explore more advanced screen acting techniques, as you undertake multiple performance projects including recreating a classic film scene, fight sequences and a four-hander project.

#### Indicative modules

You will study a selection of core and optional modules in each year. Each module is worth a number of credits and is delivered differently, depending on its content and focus of study.

This list is indicative and subject to change.

#### Screen Acting and Spotlight Skills

Our Spotlight Skills modules allow you to choose from a range of options to expand your acting skillset.

#### Screen Acting and Spotlight skills options include:

* Writing

* Casting

* Directing

* Film and special effects makeup

* Street fighting

* Horse riding (with prior proficiency)

* Acting through song

* Period dance

* Sound, lighting and editing.

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You have the opportunity to study film makeup and special effects as part of our specialist Spotlight Skills modules.

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Studying BA (Hons) Acting for Film has been so different to any acting experience I’ve had in the past because often students don’t get the chance to act on a proper film set, taking in the technicalities of it all. The course has highlighted aspects of acting which are completely new to me, which I find inspiring.

## Modules

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* Spotlight Skills

* Film Projects

* Screen Acting Skills A

* Personal Development

Spotlight Skills

This year-long programme of study is focused on the additional skills that will extend the film actor’s repertoire and employability.

You will have the choice of techniques to explore further, such as Streetfighting, Swordfighting, Prosthetics, Acting Through Song, Period/Social Dance, Accents, and, if prior experience, Equestrianism.

Film Projects

You will explore a variety of approaches to devised or adapted screen performance. Each filmed project aims to develop key skills and to begin the process of acquiring useful showreel material.

Screen Acting Skills A

This module explores the complete timeline of a screen acting performance, from initial preparation through to final delivery. You will learn methods and approaches to develop the skills, techniques and understanding needed to be able to act in front of the camera.

This includes beginning an exploration of voice, research for character work, introducing acting methods and technical aspects of camera work.

Personal Development

You will be introduced to a range of strategies designed to offer support to the emerging arts practitioner, including models of successful self-development.

This module will help you develop self-awareness in your strengths and weaknesses, and will include workshops on a variety of tools, such as mindfulness, managing stress, nutrition, setting achievable goals, employability and careers, yoga, tai chi and vocal health.

* Film Story

* Screen Acting Skills 2A

* Screen Acting Skills 2B

* Spotlight Skills 2

* Industry Preparation 2

Film Story

In this module, you will use weekly film study to explore the elements needed in the creation of story, specifically in the process of devising for film. Through analysis and criticism, you will broaden your understanding of the connections between film making and performance.

Screen Acting Skills 2A

This module further develops your understanding of the methods, approaches, techniques and understanding needed to be able to act in front of the camera.

Screen Acting Skills 2B

Spotlight Skills 2

This year long programme of study is focused on the further development of additional skills that will extend the your repertoire and employability. These may be the same as those selected at L4, but you are free to vary your chosen specialisms on the advice of tutors.

You will be challenged to either further enhance and build on your specialist skills by continuing the progressive development and proficiency of the skill chosen at L4, or to enhance the diversity of your skillset by electing a new specialist skill.

As at L4, these could include Equestrianism, Streetfighting, Acting Through Song or Period/Social Dance.

Accents will be a compulsory skill at Level 5.

The available diet of options will be published to you before you undertake module study. You will also develop your understanding of the importance of characterisation as part of the ability to demonstrate these skills in a believable way.

Industry Preparation 2

These sessions will equip you with a fundamental and solid understanding of ‘acting for camera’.

You’ll cover camera-specific techniques such as setting up the shot, the frame of movement and use of internal transitions, exploring angle shots, and developing a keen capacity for flexible emotional intensity.

* Classics On Film

* Film Combat

* Screen Acting Skills 3A

* Screen Acting Skills 3B

* Spotlight Short Film (Personal Study)

* The Four Hander Project

Classics On Film

You will be challenged to fully research, prepare, rehearse and film a short monologue or duologue from a choice of scenes from classical works.

You will be encouraged to display attention to detail in terms of vocal and physical characterisation. Furthermore, they will meet predetermined technical camera requirements in your performance.

In addition, you will learn the arts blocking, sequencing and eye-line to maximise the relationship with the camera and screen audience.

Film Combat

In this module, you will organise, prepare, rehearse, perform in and edit a short filmed fight sequence. You will be encouraged to display attention to detail in terms of vocal and physical characterisation. You will have access to film and sound equipment as well as editing facilities.

Screen Acting Skills 3A

This modules sees you develop a polished level of confidence in the methods, approaches, techniques and understanding needed to be able to act in front of the camera.

Screen Acting Skills 3B

Spotlight Short Film (Personal Study)

The importance of technique and styles of the chosen skill will be emphasized in this bespoke programme of study. You will believably demonstrate their chosen skills in a filmed acting performance.

The Four Hander Project

You will be challenged to fully research, prepare and rehearse all four roles for two scenes, then perform one scene in one of the roles at very short notice for filming in a multi-camera set-up. You will be challenged to meet predetermined blocking and technical camera requirements in that performance.

A professional approach to rehearsal will be encouraged, and you will be required to keep a written log of all information needed to effectively take part in the live-filmed performance in any of the given roles.

At the conclusion of the module, you will have acquired a filmed scene for your show reel for future employability.

## Teaching and Assessment

### Feel the support of our expert and experienced staff

#### Smaller class sizes for better learning

You will build your subject knowledge and practical experience through lectures, workshops and tutorials in small classes, which means our expert teaching staff really get to know you and what support you need.

#### Assessments

You will be assessed through a range of assignments including practical acting pieces, projects and essays, which are often recorded with high production values to enable you to use them as part of a professional showreel that you can use once you graduate.

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Acting for Film has been everything I wanted it to be. The teachers are incredible, and I have loved every minute!

## Experience

### Discover dedicated performance spaces and specialist equipment to support your learning

#### Access facilities that include:

* Dedicated acting rooms

* Access to lighting and sound equipment

* Access to high quality 4K cameras and DSLRs

* Comprehensive technical support including camera operators in many classes

* Additional kit includes 32ft jib and Steadicam

* Editing suite.

### Bishop Otter campus

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### Bognor Regis campus

Our Bognor Regis campus boasts our £35m Tech Park, beautiful Georgian architecture and is within walking distance of the sea.

### Conservatoire Building

Study and rehearse in our practice rooms and use our computerised recording and media studio.

### Spotlight Skills

Choose from a selection of modules that expand your skills as a performer and/or member of the film industry.

### Go beyond performance skills

Study small and larger scale film productions as you grow your knowledge of other aspects of screen acting and its history.

### Close community

Our commitment to a friendly and close-knit student community contributes to a high degree of success for our graduates.

### Learning Resource Centre

The Learning Resource Centre (LRC) contains the library, a café, IT/teaching rooms and the Support and Information Zone (SIZ).

### Library

Our campus library holds more than 200,000 books and over 500,000 eBooks.

## Study Abroad

### Explore the opportunity to study part of your course abroad

As a student at the University of Chichester, you can explore opportunities to study abroad during your studies to enrich your educational experiences.

It’s a chance to broaden your horizons, a great opportunity to meet new people, undertake further travelling and to immerse yourself within a new culture.

You will be fully supported throughout the process to help find the right destination and institution for you and your course. We can take you through everything that you will need to consider, from visas to financial support, to ensure you get the best out of your time studying abroad.

## Careers

### Where you could go after your studies

Our BA (Hons) Acting for Film degree will prepare you for a range of careers in within the film industry.

#### As performers, past graduates have worked in:

* Commercial film production

* Independent film production

* Commercial television

* Music video

* Voice over

* Corporate media

* The games industry

* Website video production.

#### Spotlight benefits

Students on BA (Hons) Acting for Film are also eligible for Spotlight UK membership, which offers a variety of industry-specific benefits to support students to successfully access the industry.

These include discounted graduate membership, representation by Spotlight (searchable by casting directors and agents in a dedicated ‘Spotlight Graduates’ section), invitation to participate in events programme with exclusive priority booking, access to the dedicated one to one career advice sessions and Spotlight monthly tailored newsletters.

#### Further Study

You could choose to continue your studies at postgraduate level.

#### Study options at the University of Chichester include:

* MA Theatre routes

* MA Screen Acting

* PhD/MPhil.

University of Chichester alumni who have completed a full undergraduate degree at the University will receive a 15% discount on their postgraduate fees.

Image Maliqkah

Acting For Film has enhanced how passionate I am about aspiring to work in this field. The staff are amazing and work hard to turn us all into professionals. I love my course!

## Course Costs

#### Course Fees 2026/27

Subject to Parliamentary approval

International fee

## EU/EEA Fee Reduction Scholarship

EU/EEA students automatically pay the equivalent of UK fees via the EU/EEA Fee Reduction Scholarship

For further details about fees, please see our Tuition Fee page .

For further details about international scholarships, please see our Scholarships page .

To find out about any additional costs on this course, please see our Additional Costs page .

## Entry Requirements

#### Typical offers (individual offers may vary):

tariff points.

A Levels

BTEC/Cambridge Technical

28 points

with no element lower than 5.5.

#### Auditions

You will need to attend a performance audition to demonstrate your ability in acting. Applicants with high levels of performance skills may be considered for a lower academic offer.

A successful audition at the university may result in an unconditional offer.

## Interviews and Auditions

Auditions and interviews usually run from January until March/April.

We aim to offer you a genuine dialogue during your application process. This gives you a sense of worth and achievement from the audition process itself; a sense of ownership for you during the process and, ultimately, is an opportunity for us to get a clear understanding of who you are, what you need and how we can best prepare you for your degree.

We judge you on your skills, your potential and your personality, not your background.

Booking your audition

If you are invited to audition you will receive an email asking you to book your audition date on ChiView. If you are unsuccessful we will email you to let you know.

You can usually choose between multiple days on ChiView at one time. If none of the current dates suit you please contact admissions@chi.ac.uk.

Once you have booked your audition, you will be able to access the audition guidance document on ChiView – just log into the ChiView portal, click on ‘Events schedule’ and then ‘View details’ to access the document, which will tell you how to prepare for your audition, what to expect on the day, etc.

If your situation changes and you can no longer attend your audition date, you should cancel your booking in ChiView by visiting your ‘Event Schedule’ and clicking ‘Cancel Attendance’. You also need to inform the admissions team by emailing admissions@chi.ac.uk, so we can send you a new audition invitation.

Using ChiView

Sometimes if you are viewing your ChiView portal on a phone you will not be able to see the page correctly. If this happens you should try again on another device.

You may need to clear your browser history.

If you are still unable to see the ‘View details’ button, please check that you have successfully booked your audition by clicking ‘respond to interview invitation’.

If all else fails please email admissions@chi.ac.uk with your query and applicant number.

Your audition day

Once you have booked your audition, please log into the ChiView portal, click on ‘Events schedule’ and then ‘View details’ to access the audition guidance document, which will tell you (amongst other things) what will happen at the audition itself, a basic itinerary of the whole day, parking information, etc.

In brief, there should be an introductory talk by the department, the chance to meet lecturers and other applicants, as well as your opportunity to perform for the audition panel.

After your audition

After your audition, the panel will discuss your performance and pass our decision onto the admissions team, who will update UCAS and email you with the outcome, whatever it might be.

* We may offer you a different course: We may offer you a place on an alternative, relevant course within the department, rather than offer you the course you applied for. If this is the case, we will state this in your offer letter/email and update your course on UCAS. We will explain our reasoning, which will revolve around placing you on the most appropriate course where we think you will thrive.

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