HNC/D in Acting

The HNC/D in Acting is delivered by experienced industry professionals. Through hands on classes and workshops, students collaborate both individually and, in groups to develop and refine their skills. Tutors with extensive acting experience provide guidance, combining practical expertise with in-depth theoretical knowledge of the industry. Students engage with real-life briefs and vocational scenarios, and at least three public performances are held each year, offering valuable opportunities to hone skills in preparation for a professional career in acting and (or) progression into third year top up *degree training.

HNC - Module A: Process and Practice

A1:  Concept and Development

A2:  Creative Project

HND - Module B: Professional Creative Practice

B1:  Personal Professional Development

B2:  Professional Project

• Screen Acting and Self Tapes
• Devising Theatre
• Physical Theatre
• Voice and Movement for the Actor
• Professional Practice and self-promotion       

Guest workshops may include classical, comedy, stage combat and absurd theatre

Performance opportunities are likely to include:

Devised Theatre Performance – Collaborate to create original work, using theatre as a powerful tool for communication and storytelling.

Play Production – Gain experience performing scripted plays, building confidence, developing technique, stage presence, and character work.

Final Major Performance Projects – Rehearse and show case skills in a performance project that prepare for performing arts expectations.

For more information, email performingarts@nscg.ac.uk

On completion of the course and subject to numbers, you could progress onto the Level 5 HND here at NSCG.

*You will also receive advice and guidance on applying to study at university for a BA (Hons) degree ‘top-up’ year on completion of the HND.

There are two types of loans to help students cover the costs of their higher education course in college - tuition fee loans and living cost loans (also called maintenance loans). You pay these loans back when you finish your course and earn over £25,000. If you earn less than that, you won’t have to repay anything. If you’re earning more than that, we’ll work out your repayments at 9% of your income over that amount. 

Maintenance loans are only available to students studying on a full-time basis. They are not available for students studying on a part-time basis. For more details visit nscg.ac.uk/finance