# Stage and Film Actor

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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

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