London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art

LAMDA is now the largest Examination board of Speech and Drama examinations and not only has it gained a reputation of excellence as a Drama School and leader in examinations in the UK, the Academy is renowned throughout Europe, Middle East, Far East, Africa and the United States.

   

LAMDA offers performance based examinations, carefully refined and developed over many years by experts in education, acting and communication.

What do they do? LAMDA offer a wide range of examinations including Speaking Of Verse and Prose, Acting, Mime, Reading For Performance, and Public Speaking.  The Speaking examinations are taken individually and the Performance examinations may be taken individually and in pairs. LAMDA also offer group examinations in Speaking, Acting and Devised Performance. Through a range of examinations their mission at LAMDA is to:

• Improve standards of communication through the spoken word
• Develop an appreciation for literature and drama
• Provide a framework through which individuals can develop
• Support the creative, social and intellectual development of an individual
• Build confidence and self esteem
• Enable students to acquire skill certification
• Through examination provide a record of personal achievement.

LAMDA offer a wide range of Examinations and at Newson Academy of Performing Arts students will be offered the opportunity to prepare for the following subjects:

·       Acting

·       Mime

·       Reading for Performance

·       Speaking of Verse & Prose

 

Private half hour or hour-long lessons can be taken individually, pairs or shared; we offer the exams in Acting, Musical Theatre, Reading for Performance and Speaking of Verse & Prose. These can be taken solo, duologue or in groups. They can be taken from 5 years upwards. LAMDA exams are also incorporated into the weekly drama classes.

Enrolling for September 2008 intake!

New drama Class 3 to 5 years Saturdays 9.15 to 10.00am New Class

New drama Class 6 to 9 years Thursdays 4pm to 5pm New Class

Drama class 10 to 14 years Thursdays 5.15pm to 6.30pm

 

How are the examinations graded?

The examinations are split into 4 levels:

Introductory Examinations (Minimum Age 5)

Entry Level (Minimum Age 8)

Level 1 (Foundation) - Grades 1-3

Level 2 (Intermediate) - Grade 4-5

Level 3 (Advanced) - Grades 6-8  - Bronze, Silver & Gold Medals.

 

After students have reached Grade 8, they can then continue to study towards their diplomas. These are:

• The LAMDA Certificate in Speech and Drama (P.CERT.LAM)
• The LAMDA Diploma in Dramatic Art (LDDA)
• The LAMDA Diploma in Speech and Drama Education (LSDE)

Students can also be entered for the LAMDA Communication Award and LAMDA Performance Award.

LAMDA Examinations are accredited by the QCA (Qualifications and Curriculum Authority) providing nationally recognised qualifications.  This means that they are the National Qualifications framework and equate with other qualifications within the sector.

Website to visit: www.lamda.org.uk/exams