This course offers professional and vocational training in stage combat and performance; students prepare to follow a career path in theatre, film and television where they may choose to become performers, action performers or action directors; movement specialists or physical instructors in related fields; this course draws from the East 15 philosophy of training and is focused on training actors through a variety of demanding physical performance skills; this includes use of multiple weapons; horse riding and archery; it aims to create a performer who is emotionally connected; focused; disciplined and can use their voice and body as a tool of expression; gives students professional skills to work creatively and safely; as specialists in their field, students study in an historical as well as contemporary context; learning research skills required to develop their work within the industry.