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Advanced Certificate: Acting and Theatre Performance

This course at Fife College is for aspiring actors and performers seeking foundational training for further studies and entry into the theatre industry, whether on stage or behind the scenes. It offers skills development and career opportunities in acting and theatre performance.

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Level:

Broadly comparable to SCQF Level 6

Study Mode:

  • Full time

Location:

  • Dunfermline

Start Date:

Aug 2026

Duration:

  • One Year full-time

Who is this course for?

  • This course is tailored for individuals aspiring to pursue careers in acting and performance. It offers foundational training for further studies and provides skills for entering the theatre industry, whether on stage or behind the scenes.

What skills will I learn?

Versatile skills in Drama: with specialist classes in Voice, Acting and Movement techniques. As well as devising and exploring texts, you will develop employability, and Meta Skills: Self-Management, Social Intelligence, Innovation. You will engage in teamwork and problem solving, whilst honing your performance skills.

What will I study?

  • Drama Skills
  • Production skills
  • Drama: Voice
  • Drama: Acting skills
  • Drama: Movement skills
  • Theatre Performance Skills,
  • Creative Project
  • Preparation for audition
  • Personal development
  • Portfolio and Showreel
  • The Core Skills of Communication will be developed and certificated on this course

Application Information

What further study options are available?

  • If you would rather not study at HN or Degree level then it may be possible for you to find employment in performing (drama, dance, music theatre); arts promotion/ management at a junior level.

What career opportunities are there?

  • If you would rather not study at HN or Degree level then it may be possible for you to find employment in performing (drama, dance, music theatre); arts promotion/ management at a junior level.

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