ba acting and performance will enable you to become a creative, confident and articulate storyteller. it will develop your physical, vocal and intellectual skills both individually and in an ensemble. you will be able to work across a variety of acting and performance forms and contexts. the course will provide you with the opportunity to work with technologies and innovative performance practices. it will give you an insight into industry and prepare you to challenge pre-existing norms around identity, representation and modes of storytelling. you will be empowered to use your own stories and perspectives to remake the world of acting. at wimbledon college of arts, we promote non-hierarchical theatre making which means that no single approach towards performance is seen as superior to another in terms of its ability to effect meaningful theatre. shared units across our performance courses will enable you to make work and collaborate with other students. what to expect become a storyteller: learn how to tell your own stories, bring marginalised as well as mainstream experiences to life, and present alternative realities through your performance practice. diverse performer training: experiment with movement, voice and technologies and learn how to act in digital, interactive and immersive performances. collaborative performances: take part in performances with students across disciplines and courses including costume, theatre design and production arts. characterisation: learn how to embody a diverse range of characters and present believable personas. global perspective: learn about diverse intercultural, world theatre and global performance practices. contextual understanding: examine the politics of performance-making processes and learn how to develop an ethical and socially engaged practice. specialist training environment: learn in wimbledon's specialist performance studios including our theatre, technically enhanced studio, 3d lab, sound studios and rehearsal studios. view the wimbledon facilities. work experience and opportunities in preparation for your career representatives from both spotlight and equity visit to speak with students about the benefits of joining their organisations. students are also offered discounted membership rates. we participate annually in the spotlight prize, which offers a valuable platform for graduating students to showcase their talent to industry professionals. furthermore, third year students also take part in an industry-facing actors’ showcase. the audience includes agents, casting directors, directors and a range of other industry professionals. the showcase takes place at an external venue, most recently the actors’ church in the heart of the west end, with over 120 guests in attendance. mode of study ba acting and performance is offered in full-time mode. it is divided into 3 stages over 3 academic years. each stage consists of 30 teaching weeks. you will be expected to commit an average of 40 hours per week to your course, including teaching hours and independent study.