Career Development Plan

 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 time. 

T- This will be achieved by the end of year 13.

I have chosen this goal because I want to be able to stand out when I apply for acting jobs. Seeing as the acting field is highly competitive I believe this will give me an advantage and make me seem more professional to directors. To achieve this I will need to concentrate on my grades and make sure my studies are my main priority. I will dedicate a significant amount of time to further study to ensure I reach my personal best. If I achieve this goal I think it will benefit my confidence in addition to providing me with good grades.

Mid-Term Goal

S - For my mid-term goal, I want to get into an acting school.

M - I will research acting schools all across the UK to see which ones suit me.

A - This goal will become achievable if I apply to a wide variety of schools in addition to building my experience by starring in smaller projects.

R - It is reachable if I achieve a high grade in my RSL acting course and get more experience to build my CV.

T - This will be achieved after I leave Sixth Form.

I have chosen this goal because I want to be further educated on the art of acting. To achieve this I will need to stay attentive to new acting job opportunities in addition to applying to a variety of acting schools to make sure I have multiple options. To determine if I achieve this goal, I need to be confident to put myself out there for auditions and applications. If I achieve this I feel it will significantly benefit my career.

Long Term Goal

S - I will have an active part in the acting community and star in some film/TV projects.

M - I will take advantage of the experience I received from acting school in addition to other projects to build my career in the industry. Also, I will attend a variety of auditions even if they're out of my comfort zone to benefit my experience.

A - This goal will become achievable if I apply for a range of auditions, especially ones that are on screen to build my experience working with cameras.

R - It's a reachable goal if I make sure I go to acting school or at least have a large experience from past projects.

T - This will be an on going achievement for the rest of my life.

I have chosen this goal because I have a life long passion for acting. To achieve this I will have to take full advantage of past experiences, current projects and audition techniques so I can ensure I will get the roles for the parts I audition for. I will dedicate time to learning lines, searching for auditions, working on my craft in addition to having a part time job to support the payments necessary for acting.

                                                                     SWOT ANALYSIS

Strengths

•  I have good time management techniques
• I have good characterization skills
• I achieved a Grade 4 in GCSE Drama
• I'm empathetic
• I'm approachable
• Vocal Skills
•  Teamwork skills
• Good leader

Weaknesses

• singing
• memorizing a large quantity of lines 
• low confidence
• anxiety

Opportunities

• I was a Drama Ambassador for my High School for 2 years
• I studied Drama for 5 years throughout my High School experience
• I'm currently studying the Level 3  RSL Acting Diploma at Suffolk One
• I've participated in a variety of performances and have the experience of working with people

Threats

• Not achieving my necessary grades for my A-Levels
• The price of acting schools
• Not getting into an acting school
• Lacking in experience

                                                                        GROW ANALYSIS

Goal:

I want to achieve high grades in all of my A-levels so that I'm above average.

Reality:

I have dedicated an amount of time each week to independent study.

Options:

I am going to take advice from my teachers on how to approve in addition to fixing any mistakes I create in coursework/tests.

Ways forward:

• Attend revision sessions
• Independent study
• create a revision timetable
• research

                                                                           ACTION PLAN

Short term:

In order to achieve my grades in all my subjects I need to:

• Attend all lessons
• Dedicate time to further study
• Participate in revision sessions
• Complete all homework and coursework
• Apply full effort into any work I complete

Mid-term:

In order to get a place in an acting school I will need to:

• Achieve a high grade in my RSL Acting Level 3 Diploma
• Scout for auditions to gain experience
• Research the schools
• Potentially enrol into university

Long Term:

Have an active part in the acting community and star in film/TV projects

• Scout for auditions
• Prepare to dedicate time to roles
• Build a portfolio
• Take headshots
• Gradually build experience with the art of acting

Timeline

September 2023 - June 2025:

• Focus on my educations 
• Attend all my lessons
• Research extra curricular opportunities
• Make sure to complete all work for every deadline

September 2025:

•  Study the art of acting in detail at acting school
• Build a portfolio
• Build experience
• Achieve a good grade in acting school

July 2028-2029

• Pursuing an acting career 
• Having an experienced portfolio
• Growth in confidence
• Attending auditions