Bachelor of Performing Arts (Acting)

Course details

Bachelor of Performing Arts (Acting)
NZQF Level	7

About the course

The Bachelor of Performing Arts (Acting) is Aotearoa’s most prestigious actor training course. Running over three years, this intensive degree programme is designed to train a Responsive Actor – an actor who has the courage, skill and ﬂexibility to meet any opportunity as they build a career in our ever-changing arts landscape. As an actor in training at Toi Whakaari, you will work across screen and live performance in class, studio and full productions. You will work solo, in an ensemble and in collaboration with other training artists across other disciplines in the kura.

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Entry requirements

Entry into the course is by application and audition. You'll need to submit the online application form and answer the Personal Statement questions below, you'll also need to send us some documents (see the application form for details). All applicants will attend an initial three-hour audition workshop led by Toi Whakaari acting tutors and graduates. This is an active workshop where you will be on the ﬂoor working and learning. If you are successful and move to the next phase of the audition process, you will be invited to attend the Applicants’ Weekend. Held at Toi Whakaari in Wellington, this three-day intensive workshop will enable you to work with all the acting tutors at Toi Whakaari in a wide range of environments including screen and live performance.

Personal Statement Info:

Your Personal Statement should answer the following questions:

Why are you applying for this course?

Describe two or three of your most significant achievements, explain why you believe they are significant, and what did you discover about yourself from these achievements?

List up to five other interesting skills/experiences that you have (e.g. play guitar, sing in a band, black-belt in Taekwondo, speak another language, run your own business etc.). Please just list these – no extra information is required.

You should aim for around 200 words for each of questions 1 & 2, be succinct! You can type your answers in the form or send us the link to a video (please note: ALL overseas applicants doing online auditions MUST submit video personal statements).

You will also need to:

Book your initial Audition Workshop (available soon)

Download and learn your Audition Scripts (available soon)

About the provider

OUR KAUPAPA

Our Kaupapa (Mission Statement) is: Opening up the future and potential of performance practice.

We are a bicultural organisation and the following values form our foundation.

OUR VALUES

Wairua: Spirit. Innovation. Inspiration. Artistry. Research and Development.

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Kawa Whakaruruhau: Protecting. Creating cultural safety and supporting individual differences.. Growing individual agency.
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Aroha: Love and sharing. Connecting up the performing arts community. Growing sustainability and wellness in our industry and community.
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Manaakitanga: Caring and welcoming. Holding mana - our history of prestige, excellence. Maintaining and enhancing our integrity. Growing and nurturing the industry in relationship to growing our students.

OUR COURSES

NZ Diploma in Scenic Construction & Properties (Set & Props)
NZ Diploma in Costume Construction
Bachelor of Performing Arts (Management)
Bachelor of Performing Arts (Acting)
Bachelor of Design (Stage & Screen)