HND Acting and Performance (Year 2)

Course Content

This highly practical course aims to further develop professional skills in acting, performance and theatre-making. Units include: Acting; Voice; Movement; Audition Technique and Professional Development for Actors. With our ‘Specialisms’ pathway, learners have the option to develop their own areas of interest and can choose: Community Drama; Directing; Devising; Script Writing and Leading a Workshop units. You will have the opportunity to perform two text-based productions. Additional opportunities include: workshops with theatre specialists, theatre trips and collaborative projects across art forms. 

Entry Requirements

You require a 15 credit HNC in Acting and Performance to be eligible to apply to the HND Acting and Performance course. 

Method of Assessment

Combination of observation of participation in practical classes, rehearsals, performances, group presentations and written assignments. 

Future Prospects

Progression to the BA (Hons) Professional Theatre Practice (1 Year Completion Award) degree programme offered at Dundee and Angus College. 

Course Overview

  • Study Type

    Full Time

  • Campus

    Gardyne Campus

  • Start Date

    01 Sep 2025

  • SCQF Level

    8

  • Duration

    32 Weeks

  • Subject Area

    Performing Arts

  • Tuition fees may be paid for full-time students in Scotland subject to meeting residency requirements, applications should be made to the appropriate funding body. International Students please refer to our International fees page
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