Acting Diploma (6 -12 Months)

(with optional ATCL - HND EQUIVALENT UNIT)

Looking to become a Professional Actor but can’t commit to an in-person course with us? Perhaps you have reached a point in your life where NOW is the time to put energy into yourself and a new career in the arts?

If so, then our Online Acting Diploma is for you. It can be completed anywhere in the world, at any time, within only 6 months. And there is no audition, you can start straight away with us.

Our professional courses have been approved and recommended by top UK Casting Agents, who recognise our outstanding training achievements.

We have a high rate of student success where professional employment is gained in the industry and our alumni are signed by agents.

Our professional courses have also been vetted by Equity who also recognise our training success. All our UK based students, have the option of an Equity Membership on graduating.

*** No Auditions, just an application and a decision within 5 working days ***

Acting Out Drama School's Part-time Acting Diploma Online trains students in acting and prepares them for the professional world. It's a Part-Time, fully online Acting Diploma Course which lasts up to One Year but can be completed within only 6 months.

Gain knowledge, experience and practice while working towards an optional ATCL Acting Diploma (Foundation Degree, England & equivalent to HND qualifications in Scotland) if you choose to sit the exam.

Because this course is fully online, you can complete it at your own pace, as long as you complete it within one year. You do not need to be at a certain standard to gain entry as we can help you no matter what level you are at when you apply. Therefore we do not need to audition you before you enrol. This is not a beginners course though, so we always recommend some acting experience before you start. There is an application process and a decision is made normally within 5 working days.

During the year you will cover the main skills of Acting and Performing, learning and practising theories from the pioneers of the acting world mainly exploring the works of Stanislavski and Michael Chekhov. You’ll also explore classical work from Shakespeare as well as contemporary Screen Acting.

You will delve deeply into characterisation, relationships, actions and narrative and your work will be assessed by your dedicated acting coaches.

How Does it Work?

All your content in the program curriculum is accessible through an exclusive, easy to follow, private membership portal via The Professional Performance Association.

You have access to your course 24 hours a day/7 days a week.

You just log in whenever you are ready to start, in your own time and your own space.

The training is delivered via videos, audios, workbook resources, done-for-you swipe files and templates.

It can also easily be accessed via your phone too.

Once your course starts, you will have access to your orientation module and the first and second module.

After this, you’ll get access to a new module each month. You have up to one year to complete the course but it is possible to complete it in only 6 months.

⭐ Module 1: Becoming an Actor - Get it right from the start.

⭐ Module 2: How to Warm Up - Be ready for any audition, part or practical acting exercise.

⭐ Module 3: Constantin Stanislavski (ACT ONE)- The Foundation of Acting and “Getting Real”

⭐ Module 4: Constantin Stanislavski (ACT TWO)- Going much deeper and covering Objectives, Containments, Emotion Memory, Characterisation and more

⭐ Module 5: Approaching A Part - How to Start Preparing for a Role

⭐ Module 6: Michael Chekhov - Working with Impulse, Imagination and Gestures

⭐  Module 7: William Shakespeare - Learn all the Language and How to Make Sense of it as an Actor

⭐ Module 8: Screen Acting - How to Act for the Television and Film Industry

⭐ Module 9: Exam Preparation - How to Prepare for your Exam (this is optional and there is an additional cost to sit the exam and gain your qualification)

You will also be guided throughout the year by expert acting coaches, directors and practitioners who really care about your acting and your future career throughout a 12 month period.

After you have completed each module, you will be able to submit your end-of-module assignment to one of your expert coaches for their feedback and guidance. This may be sent to you as a word, video or voice file.

As Acting Out Drama School is connected to new writers and directors, you will also get the chance to connect with some highly successful and award-winning artists. 

What Do I Get?

✅ A Certified Course with Acting Out Drama School and Education Scotland with digital certificate *

✅ An option to sit the ATCL Performing Qualification in Speech & Drama (a Foundation Degree in England, equivalent to an SQA HND unit) **

✅ A PRIVATE 1 HOUR MOCK EXAM ONLINE SESSION with one of our coaches if you choose to sit the exam.***

✅  You’ll explore and cover a whole range of acting theories, practitioners and subjects so when you finish your course, you’ll have a sound knowledge and skill of acting.

✅ You’ll be able to get your optional Equity Membership as your course has been vetted and approved by Equity (for UK students only) ****

✅  You’ll get an optional NUS Student Card (UK Students only)****

✅ You’ll learn from expert, professional performers, directors and coaches who you will send your completed work to at the end of each module (and get their feedback).

✅ You’ll be in touch with Award-Winning and Successful Professionals throughout the course

✅ You’ll get the skill, the guidance, the courage and the confidence to start acting more seriously, professionally or go on to further education.

*This is on the basis that you pass all your end-of-module assignments ** This is on the basis you pay the additional exam fee of £300.00 and pass your exam * * *Available once all other modules are completed and the additional exam fee paid. You must also treat your private session with your coach as a Mock Exam - make sure you have completed your Exam Preparation Module and your exam pieces are polished and ready to go before you book this. **** NUS Cards and Equity Memberships are Payable to these organisations directly.

What Happens After I Enrol?

Once enrolled, you’ll get an automatic email with details on how to access your course on our private online portal. You’ll also get access to the orientation module and the first and second module. After this, you’ll get access to a new module each month. You must complete each module in the sequence presented to you in the portal. Although your modules are spread out over a period of 6 months, you have up to 1 year to complete the course so that you can work your way through the course in your own time (providing you complete it within one year).

You must pass all your end-of-module assignments to gain the Acting Out Drama School Accreditation and the end of your course. This is also certified by PLFind and Education Scotland.

To be considered for the examination, you must have passed all your end-of-module assignments and pay the additional exam fee of around £300. The professional qualification is from Trinity College London directly. We need evidence you are ready to sit the exam before we can put you forward. All information about this will be given to you during your Exam Module which is towards the end of the course. You can ask us a question about this at any time though.

DATES

Your course starts as soon as you enrol and you have one year to complete it (from when first enrol). Your official starting date begins as soon as you enrol.

FEES

Acting Out Drama School is a Private Drama School, accredited by Trinity College London and offering students professional and vocational courses in acting.

The Online Diploma Acting Course fees includes the standard college tuition fee, all your online training modules, plus professional expertise from our coaches who feedback on your work. You’ll also be given an opportunity to join Equity and the NUS Society (fees payable directly to them).

The full fee is only £995.00 £695.00

📣 This is a limited time discount 📣

On acceptance of a place, full payment is due or your choice of suitable instalment plan. Paying in one lump sum works out cheaper. Discounts are only applicable at the time you enrol. If you attempt to enrol after the limited time offer has ended, the course will be full price.

AUDITIONS

There are no auditions for this course. You do not need to be at a certain standard to gain entry as we can help you no matter what level you are at when you apply.This is not a beginners course though, so we always recommend some acting experience before you start. There is an application process and a decision is made normally within 5 working days.

FQA

Is there funding for this course?

Most students pay for the course themselves as the cost is very small compared to higher educational qualifications. In the past, students who don't have the full payment upfront have paid for courses in instalments or made the most of student banking services such as the free student overdrafts or soft student loans (including career development loans). You can also contact your Local Education Authority or Charitable Trusts who help finance Performing Art Students. Check out your local library for more information. 

Will the SAAS pay for my fee?

As this course is not apart of SQA, the SAAS may not cover your tuition or exam fee. Most students pay for the course themselves as the tuition fee is low. To build your connections to London (the place to be for actors and directors) Acting Out have chosen to work with Trinity College London for your optional certified qualification. You may still be entitled to a student loan, please check directly with the SAAS. See the question above about how students have paid for their tuition fee in the past. 

I may need special assistance, is that possible?

Yes. Your coaches will be on hand to assist you if you need extra time, additional help, or more guidance. For the exam, as long as you can prove in writing that you are entitled to extra time, you should be able to secure it, all information on this is available in your Exam Preparation Module.

Exactly how is the course structured?

The course is made up of 10 Modules which are available on an easy to use online portal. These cover a variety of different acting training techniques from Stanislavski to Meisner. For each module you will be expected to submit your end-of-module assignment which you will send to one of your expert acting coaches for feedback on.

Your feedback will be conducted by expert acting coaches and award winning directors and theatre makers from all over the world who you will be in contact with throughout the whole of the course. You can check out list of current coaches here.

There are additional benefits such as optional Equity Memberships and connections to your coaches, so you can start working and building networks straight away.

Do I get an Equity Membership on completion of this Course?

Yes, this course has been vetted and approved by Equity. All students who pass the course not only E-meet Equity and gain a huge amount of knowledge about the professional industry and how to start your professional journey, but you will also be offered full Equity Membership. This is payable directly to Equity. Equity is a UK membership for Actors.

How do I get my Spotlight Membership?

By attending this course and passing your exam with Trinity College London, you will gain a professional qualification which you can use towards your Spotlight credits in conjunction with any credits you gain from other professional work.

If you do not have professional work yet, we would recommend you audition and try to gain a place in our Advanced Acting Course (if you live in Scotland), so that you gain professional performing experience while you are training, making it easier to apply for your spotlight membership on graduation.

If you still don’t have professional experience by the time you graduate, don’t worry. This is where your Equity Membership comes in. Your Equity Membership is guaranteed on this course and will ensure your future experience is professionally contracted.

If you follow the advice we, casting directors and management agencies give you, you will have a very good chance of being accepted and gaining that membership. Despite this being a part-time, online course, most of our students do go on and gain their Spotlight Membership.

Do I need a Visa?

You don’t need a visa to enrol onto this course. We have lots of foreign students and you would be very welcome to join us.

Will this course allow me entry onto the second year of an acting degree?

It all depends on how strong your application is when you graduate. Students have been very successful previously when wanting to gain further education or professional work (providing they have opted for the qualification part with Trinity College London and passed this). Many of our students are offered places on the second year of acting degree courses, and above, although it also depends on your previous academic success. Around 30% of our students are offered MA places. Overall, anything is possible and the harder you work within this course, the better your chances of academic success in the future.

Will this course guarantee me an agent?

Again, previous students have been very successful when gaining an agent after the course. It all depends on how strong you are and what agents are looking for when you leave the course.

How do I enrol?

Just click below. There is no audition and no application. Remember it is not a beginners course, so we recommend some previous acting experience before you enrol.