From creative drama to contemporary digital performance, you’ll experience a range of theatre practice on this performance focused and creative degree. Based in the purpose-built Performing Arts Centre, this course combines theory with practice in preparation for performance, incorporating sessions on:
• stage combat
• improvisation skills
• acting for camera.
The academic programme includes some specialist workshops in areas like stage and TV Drama. You’ll be performing at professional venues, as well as having some site-specific performance.
This course aims:
• To participate effectively in drama through the application of practical technical skills.
• To apply the methodologies of drama towards using the arts in professional educational and community performance and delivery.
• To appreciate the breadth of cultural and social influences on performing arts practice in historical and contemporary contexts
• To reflect and synthesise on the social significance and the interplay between performing arts and society.
• To apply innovative, interdisciplinary creative work in arts practice in a range of contexts.
• To undertake an extended research project relevant to the performing arts.