Italia Conti, Theartre Art School, Performing Art Courses, Stage Art in London
Founded in 1911, the Academy is Britain’s oldest theatre arts training school. The Arts Centre in Guildford is the latest campus to our growing College. It is renowned throughout the world as a training centre of excellence and is the only one to offer full-time courses at secondary, further and higher education levels. From the very beginning, the Academy promoted multi-skilled training, believing the more opportunities offered to students, the wider the choice of options in the work place. This unique ethos set the standard for future generations and is now widely recognised and applied across the sector.
The Academy has produced some of our most prolific and respected performers. It grew out of the first production of the play that was to become a children’s classic - WHERE THE RAINBOW ENDS. Italia Conti, who was already an established actress and who had a growing reputation for her success working with young people, was asked to take over their training. The play was a triumph and the school was born in basement studios in London’s Great Portland Street.
From these early beginnings, when aspiring young thespians including the young Noel Coward and Gertrude Lawrence began their careers under the direction of Miss Conti, today’s students can be secure in the knowledge that they receive the very finest training based on proven, tried and tested methods. The aim of the Academy has always been to provide a thorough education and training. Learners are nurtured by a staff of enthusiastic, professional experts using the latest teaching methods, making each course subject practical, informative and interesting while retaining traditional values. We can look back with pride secure in the knowledge that our students enter the profession with the necessary skills, having also been encouraged to develop their social talents and to evolve a set of standards essential for personal and professional fulfilment.
The Academy &b Arts Centre continues to grow and flourish and is committed to giving access to the performing arts to as many people as possible via a full range of performing arts short courses at its numerous associate school branches that can be found throughout the Country. Italia Conti students receive the unique benefits of training based on nearly 100 years of knowledge and experience geared to the needs of the present day.
The Italia Conti Arts Centre studio's run full-time performing arts training with the new ISTD FDI & CDE teacher training.
The Italia Conti Arts Centre is a college of performing arts and offers quality training in a broad spectrum of skills which will prepare the students for careers in the performance arts locally, nationally or internationally. The College provides a stimulating, positive and constructive environment where students are encouraged to develop high standards of work ethics and conduct which will serve them in any field of endeavour in the future. PLEASE TURN OFF SITE SOUND FOR VIDEO
PLEASE CONTACT US FOR DETAILS:email:italiacontiac@aol.com or telephone 01483 568070
The First Year - Theartre Art School, Performing Art Courses, Stage Ar
Students focus on a broad-based core curriculum concentrating on achieving strong basic technical skills in dance, acting and singing. Contextual studies in Lifespan Developement, health & safety, and background to chosen dance genre studies provide related academic content. Weekly guest tutors are introduced to ensure students are working with top level professionals. In-house student productions allow for the development of artistic confidence and peer co-operation as well as productions with our London Academy. All first year students attend a personal interview with the Principal to consider progress and options for the second year. Examination at ISTD Majors is expected in this year.
The Second Year
Timetables are individually adjusted to allow for personal strengths and needs. Students now begin to consolidate the technical competence achieved in the first year and place greater focus on artistry and presentation skills. The curriculum is widened to include specialist subjects such as camera acting and performance. Examination at ISTD FDI is expected in this year for students who are able and committed to become a fully qualified teacher.
The Third Year
Course content prepares the student for professional work by integrating the technical, theoretical and artistic concepts of the course in performance. While maintaining attendance at technical classes, students at this level are expected to acquire and develop depth and style in performance and are given the opportunity to perform in public productions. Latin doublework and performance acting are added in this year with individual singing classes. Preparation starts in the second term for their end of year showcase.
Throughout the course students who achieve the necessary skill levels are encouraged to take external examinations in varying theatre disciplines with recognised outside boards. These may include “Major” qualifications in classical ballet, tap, modern dance, voice & prose and acting and their CDE in a chosen genre.
These courses has been designed to introduce students to the skills required to pursue a successful career in the Performing Arts, OR Teacher training while giving them time to work or study other qualifications elsewhere. It is essential that the student receives a thorough foundation in preparation for a professional career. Mini Courses- Entrance by Audition Only
1 Year Performing Arts Course (Runs 9.15-6.00pm Wednesday/Thursday & Saturday) and runs alongside our 3 year course. Students benefit from a full performer's training in all three disciplines (singing, dancing & acting), and are expected to achieve a standard equivalent to the requirements to progress to our 3 year Full-Time Course. Technique and style, along with individual personality, is cultivated by an experienced, dedicated staff.
1 year FDI ISTD Teacher Training (Runs 9.15-6.00pm Monday/Tuesday & Saturday)Foundation in Dance Instruction Entry Requirements-Candidates must be 17 or above in the academic year they register and must also hold an Intermediate qualification from an approved awarding body in the genre they wish to qualify in. This qualification gives prospective dance teachers a solid grounding in the skills and knowledge needed to teach dance in a safe environment. The units covered include teaching skills with a focus on observation, promotion of health and safety, lifespan development and learning, and the dance genre specific study of dance practice and a contextual study focusing on their dance genre.
1 year CDE ISTD Teacher Training (Runs 9.15-6.00pm Monday/Tuesday & Friday) Students need to be at advance 1 level and hold a FDI certificate.
Our Associate School offers part-time courses for students from 3 to 18+ years at their various buildings.
Most classes take place on Saturdays and after School on weekdays. Students can choose from a comprehensive list of courses which usually include, acting, classical ballet, modern dance, jazz, musical production, tap and singing.
The School offers the recognised external dance and acting grade and major examination opportunities to students who achieve the required levels of competence.
A RANGE OF COURSES -Theartre Art School, Performing Art Courses, Stage Ar
Our Arts Centre in Guildford also offers a range of weekday classes and youth evening classes. Specially designed professionally based intensive courses are available as preparation for those who are considering auditioning for full-time training for a career in the arts. Courses are extremely popular and occasionally applicants have to be placed on a waiting list. Entry to Associate School courses are subject to interview and interested students should apply for details from the school preferred or nearest to them.
SUMMER Performing Art COURSEs JULY 27TH-31ST 2009
Why not join us at Italia Conti for a week long Summercourse?
August 2009 - Theartre Art School, Performing Art Courses, Stage Ar
During our exciting week we will be going to see a Hit West End Musical.
Our brand new purpose built performing arts studio’s are some of the best in country!
From the time you enter the building you are assured of a warm welcome.
The Summercourse is one of the highlights of the year. Tution will be given by regular members of staff at Italia Conti and will give a taste of what life is like at our full time training College.
This course encompasses Singing, Drama, Performance Technique, Jazz, Hip Hop, Dance for Camera, Camera Acting, Musical Theatre, Tap, and Ballet. Plus for older students, a master class by ex chicago cast member 'Hayley Newton' or Sean Parkins from the cast of Wicked.
The courses intergrate to produce an end of course production which takes place in our studio Theatre on the final Friday.
Course starts from £125 for 5-7years (9.30-1.00pm no theatre trip is included in this course)
£225 for 8 years and over.(10.00-4.00pm)
Our Theatre trip is an extre £20.00 (to include coach fare.) Our theatre trip is only open to the first 70 students who sign up for the course.
PLEASE CONTACT US FOR DETAILS:email:italiacontiac@aol.com or telephone 01483 568070
