Course Outline
This course (lasting two terms of 12 weeks each) is a course of full time study intended for those students who are contemplating a ‘gap’ year before undertaking either a drama degree or a vocational training for the theatre.
The 24 weeks are split into eight week sections focusing on three different projects, which will be shown internally to RADA teaching staff:

• Shakespeare
• Contemporary Writing
• Devising

Parallel to these projects, skills classes are provided in voice, movement, acting, dance, stage fighting, improvisation, theatre history and clowning. In addition you will be introduced to dramaturgy and stage management and Wednesday evenings are reserved for theatre trips or guest speakers. Group sizes for projects and skills classes will be no more than 16 and your progress will be monitored closely at all times and
individual feedback given by tutorials.

By the end of the course, you will have gained insight into drama school culture, how to rehearse and the demands of full time vocational drama training.

For general information on entry requirements and admissions, click here

Admissions
• Intake of up to 32 students in September each year
• Candidates are selected by audition, one monologue (classical or modern) and a short interview
• Students can apply for both the BA in Acting and Foundation Course at the same audition

Fees
The fee for the Foundation Course is £9,900. Please note there is no fees funding available for this course.

For all of the Short Courses
Note: RADA does not discriminate against applicants on the grounds of sex, disability, ethnicity, religion or sexuality. We welcome applications from disabled people and offer places solely on the basis of potential and suitability to enter the profession. The school is mainly housed in a newly refurbished building which provides good access for wheelchair users.

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