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We were given an instruction and introduction to Foley sound, the art of creating sound effects using sometimes bizarre methods that actually create rather genuine sounds. A particular example of this bizarreness was to use the crunching of granola t

Today we experimented with foley sound. This was my  first experience doing things like this. This morning we learned about how the experts use different things to create everyday sound. " using everyday objects to create realistic sound effects, Fol

Our newest piece of work was the creation of an audio performance, an audio tour to be specific. The brief was to create one based on the Sheffield ampitheatre that combined actual historical facts as well as some original information, which is somet

when we first got the task to create an audio work for the amphitheatre I didnt even know it was a place. So when we wnet in our class break i was plaesed to discover its right next to wear i live. When i visisted I made sure to take olots of picture

I chose a monologue from the notebook as I knew the movie therefore the context of the character and scene. this meant I could crack straight on without doing prior research. this helped me get into the role and have more emotional ties and relatabil

I've never performed a duologue for camera before so this experience was totally new. me and Brandon when we had originally got the script had made notes on almost every line about the kind of camera angels and shots we wanted to use. however on the

Monologues. Very easy things are monologues. It's a lot easier to learn lines when it's all on you. I believe I learnt mine on the same day I chose it, the monologue itself being Mike Ehrmentraut's 'Half Measures' scene from the episode with the same

To Be a Woman- intermedial performance

Figure 1 - An image of our rehearsal

Intermedial performance is when live meets digital, this can be using film, audio, lighting, any technology in combination with a live performance. This is also stressed by Ann

Soap operas aren't my thing, I must admit. I played my part much more low-key than you'd expect, the over the top, shouty style of soap acting is certainly not something I enjoy, though I believe I did a fairly decent job with it.

Learning the script

We recently hosted a dynamic networking event at the Performance Lab that brought together an inspiring mix of creative minds from our BA (Hons) Acting and Performance, BA (Hons) Film & Media Production, and MA Filmmaking programmes. This event was a

I have begun my acting journey and I have found it to be an amazing introduction to the world of acting. Both onstage and behind the scenes. What has stood out to me the most is how physically demanding this course is going to be. Flexibility holds

Rainbow connections. Hope, dreaming and other general goodness. I've had a lot of these things happen since starting my acting course. Did I mention I was on an acting course? Well I have now, you're welcome darlings. 

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My name is Molly Ellis and I am 19 years of age. I have chosen to study on this programme as it contains fields in drama and performance that I am interested in. One of the reasons why I have chosen to study on this course is because the course doesn

Hello Im Xavi/Xaviera She/Her in my 1st year of acting and performance at sheffield hallam Im 22 years of age. 

I started acting , sining and dancing  the age of 4 at stagecoach performing arts school which bulit my confidence futher to be an actor th

Hey there my name is Luke and i live in sheffield.

I started acting in plays in primary schools since i was 10 years old, i did the usual nativity (Couldnt have been a better donkey by the way) but i have done two musical plays after that one being th

Whether I'm singing, acting or completely glamming myself up for the fun of it; there's nothing that I'm a stranger to when it comes to presenting myself in some 'unorthodox' way. 

At 14, I began dabbling with music thus a performer was born. When I w

Hi, I’m Amy and I’m 18 from Leeds.

I have done Drama ever since I can remember from doing local community shows to recently becoming a national youth member, drama has always played a big role in my life. A drama environment is where I’ve felt most c

Hello, I’m Noel I’m 20 and I’ve been acting for roughly 10 years with most of the performances I’ve done being during school hours in roles ranging from Joseph (Technicolor dream coat) to the dame Slapan (A muppets Christmas carol). It was quite simp

Hi! I'm Madison, I'm 19 years old and biggest goal is to become an actress. I have loved performing ever since I was in Primary school, getting involved with all sorts of performances. My most memorable performance I have been apart of would be when