MFA Acting for Digital Media
University of Essex
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MFA - Master of Fine Art

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East 15 Acting School, Loughton

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Full Time

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Start date

OCT-26

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Duration

20 Months

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MFA - Master of Fine Art

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East 15 Acting School, Loughton

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OCT-26

Duration

20 Months

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East 15 Acting Schools MFA Acting with Digital Media is a unique industry-focused, conservatoire-style professional training programme, designed specifically for international students. The course combines a year of rigorous training in acting process, theatre performance, vocal techniques and movement skills, with a second year specialising in acting for Digital Media.The first year emphasises the integration and mastery of a wide spectrum of core acting skills. This includes acting classes, ...Read more

East 15 Acting School's MFA Acting with Digital Media is a unique industry-focused, conservatoire-style professional training programme, designed specifically for international students. The course combines a year of rigorous training in acting process, theatre performance, vocal techniques and movement skills, with a second year specialising in acting for Digital Media.The first year emphasises the integration and mastery of a wide spectrum of core acting skills. This includes acting classes, Laban, Feldenkrais, Somatic and Grotowski based movement classes, voice production, articulation, RP (Received Pronunciation), and singing. Additionally, you'll have the option to take extra Stage Combat classes in the evenings.The second year focuses on learning and applying the technical craft and skills required for working as an actor in all areas of digital media, incvluding Acting for Camera, Voiceover and Recorded Voice, and Motion Capture. Over the course of the year, you'll take six bespoke modules covering screen acting, recorded voice, motion capture, movement, and industry preparation.

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Entry requirements

Our applicants need to undertake a successful audition or video audition, plus have a first degree with an overall 2.2, or equivalent or suitable life and/or professional expertise.

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£1,679 month

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Students from Domestic

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Full time annual fee would be 20500, Student would pay 4100 in their year of Placement/sandwich. Living and accommodation costs (per year, approximately)- 8,776 – 14,995

£1,863 month

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Students from EU

The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.

Full time annual fee would be 20500, Student would pay 4100 in their year of Placement/sandwich. Living and accommodation costs (per year, approximately)- 8,776 – 14,995

£1,863 month

This information is updated by IDP Connect, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: The fees might vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from International

The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.

Full time annual fee would be 20500, Student would pay 4100 in their year of Placement/sandwich. Living and accommodation costs (per year, approximately)- 8,776 – 14,995

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University of Essex
Hatfields Rectory Lane Loughton Essex IG10 3RY United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Chingford  1.9 miles away
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