Unit 306 Planning for a career Megan

     Job Profiles JOB PROFILE 1 Job Profile: Actress (Screen Acting) What is an actress?:  An actress is someone who has a passion for creating art on stage, in film or on Tv.  What skills are needed? Ability to memorize lines  Creative mind  Emotional intelligence Communication Skills Physical Ability Ability to work as a team Theoretical knowledge What qualifications are needed? There are no set qualifications necessary for starting a career in acting but to stand out its beneficial you have experience and knowledge of the arts. A- level and GCSE qualifications are standard for what directors expect in some cases but otherwise as long as you have some education and lots of talent you should be okay.  What experience is needed? To become a successful actress, experience is necessary to build your knowledge of the art. This can be created through: participation in projects on stage and off stage, headshots, joining theatre groups, taking acting c...

 Where I am now I am currently studying RSL Acting Level 3 Diploma, A-level English Literature and A-level Film Studies. I aspire to go to an acting or drama school and to eventually have a career in on screen acting. Where I plan to be in the future: In the future I hope to be an actor as a full time career and star in TV and film.                                                                  SMART TARGETS Short Term Goal (end of college) S- For my short term goal, I want to pass all of my A-levels with grades that are above average. M- I will make my subjects my top priority to ensure that I do the best I can. A - This goal will become achievable if I stay motivated to keep on top of coursework and don't fall behind in any of my subjects.  R- It is a reachable goal yet it will need lots of attention and ti...

 Updated Personal Statement  Hello I'm Megan Lewis and I study Level 3 RSL acting at Suffolk One. I am a dedicated actress with a passion for creating art in the acting industry. I have a grade 4 in  GCSE Drama and due to my determination in my craft I believe I'll achieve even more. I’ve participated in a variety of performances ranging from musicals to devising pieces, whether on stage or off stage to enhance my collaborative skills and gradually build my confidence to work in the field in the future. My confidence has also benefitted my communication skills and has naturally helped me take the leadership roles in groups and express my creative ideas and opinions without hesitation. In addition to that, due to handling a large amount of responsibility I find it easy to be under pressure and adapt in certain situations. I consider myself extremely passionate about the art of acting which makes me reliable to put my everything into a performance and emphasises my endless ...