Develop the skills to perform with confidence across plays, screenplays, anthologies, and more with the Acting Syllabus.
What will I learn?
You'll gain practical knowledge of, and experience in:
- performing scenes from memory
- demonstrating your understanding of content and meaning of the material you're presenting
- using your face, body, and voice to respond to material
- understanding your character, their feelings, and motivations.
- application of understanding of content, context, and role.
To help you learn all of these skills, you'll prepare material for the exam like mono/duologues and advertisements, as well as having the opportunity to write your own scrips for set scenes and scenarios.
Can I do my exam with a friend?
Yes you can! You can do your exam on your own, or in a team of two or three, however you must be taking the same Grade exam. You'll each be assessed separately and you can even present duologues with them (in lieu of a monologue).
Can I perform my own script?
Yes you can! And the syllabus even has some really helpful guidance for creating your script so it supports you to achieve your exam goals. There's a huge amount of creative freedom with this syllabus as it's designed for you to choose material that inspires you or supports your learning goals.
How is it different to the other acting syllabuses?
Acting exams are available as Recorded Video Exams and Face-to-Face for utmost flexibility. If you're doing a live exam, the Examiner comes to you! There's a bit of overlap with many of the other syllabuses due to the acting aspect, however this Syllabus focusses on taking you from introduction through to the skills, knowledge, and understanding required for a career in acting. If you're wanting to step up acting game or take it on a new pathway, check out Stageschool Screen Acting, AMEB Drama and Communication, or AMEB Speech and Performance Syllabuses. If you want to expand your vocal skills or strengthen your ability to communicate and convey a message, take a look at AMEB Voice and Communication or Stageschool Public Speaking exams. We also have the AMEB Speech and Performance Theory to give you all the theoretical knowledge to support those practical skills. If you're interested in those, head to our Speech and Drama and Stageschool pages for more details.
What resources are available?
The UK Rockschool website has lots of resources for all syllabuses and the majority are free to access. The syllabus is the very best resource for your exam, as it lays out what a candidate needs to prepare and what is expected in the exam. It also includes video recording instructions, guidance for choosing scenes and original scenes. All Stageschool syllabuses include a break down of the assessment and information about the exam content and assessment criteria. Teachers can explore the Compiled Repertoire Suggestions that feature diverse authors, cultural representations, and gender-inclusive material.
Can I get TCE bonus points for an Acting exam?
Yes you can! And that goes for any AMEB exam, including all Rockschool and Stageschool syllabuses. In fact, all practical exams are eligible for TCE bonus points from Grade 4 onwards, as well as Theory Grade 2+.
When can I do an Acting exam?
Any time! Stageschool exams are available year-round. And, because exams are all done via Video, you can record your work at your convenience. Head to SCORE to enrol today or contact our team in the AMEB Federal Office to have a chat.
I have more questions.
That's great! We'd love to help with those. Please feel free to browse the other great sources of information on our website or get in touch to find out more.
