Stage and Film Actor
52.05.01 In English and Russian
Level of education Specialist
Type of instruction Full-time
Duration 4 years
Programme description
- The specialist's programme ‘Stage and Film Actor’ combines a fundamental classical liberal education with specialised education in theatrical art
- Techniques for training professional skills are based on: the best traditions of Russian theatrical school; and creative methods of leading actors and theatre pedagogy
- The programme also includes a uniquely designed training course on the specific features of the actor's work in films and television that is relevant in modern film and television production
Main courses
- Acting techniques in theatre and cinema
- Scenic speech
- Scenic movement
- Stage fencing
- Acrobatics
- Dancing
- Vocal group
- Solo singing
- History of music
- History of Russian theatre
- History of theatre abroad
- History of cinematography
- History of costumes
- Characteristics of Film Acting
Our advantages
- The programme is designed to train actors of drama theatre and cinema that will be capable of: working in a creative team; preparing and performing roles in dramatic performances of different genres as well as in films and on television; and using the basic techniques of acting and communication skills with the audience.
- Graduates of the programme are also ready to: perform the duties of the assistant director; and teach the basics of acting, stage speech, and rhetoric to name just a few.
Career opportunities
Graduates start their careers:
- At professional theatres and cinema
- On the stage
- On radio and television
- In institutions of secondary vocational and additional education
- Become the founders of amateur theatre companies