Professional development is at the heart of this course, and you will have
the opportunity to develop as a dramatic theatre artist in a truly creative and
collaborative way. This course will provide you with the opportunity to apply
your experience in the studios and in a diverse range of performance arenas.
In year, one you will develop performance and theatre skills in a supported
forum.
In year two, you will further develop industry practices, building on your
previous experiences and exploring your own lines of enquiry to help develop you
as a performing arts practitioner. Through engagement with industry
professionals, you will experience and gain first-hand knowledge and
understanding to enhance your studies.
Through practical classes you will develop a wide range of performance
techniques that are drawn from world-renowned practitioners and theorists
enabling you to become a versatile practitioner. You will use this knowledge to
truly understand the role of the performer and the relationship between you and
the audience and the material being presented. The course is designed to give
you the necessary skills to become proactive about your own career progression,
building the confidence and ability to plan and deliver workshops, direct your
own performances, devising and creative writing skills, teamwork and build a
solid understanding of how the industry works.
Underpinning the practical aspects of the course is the exploration of
theoretical concepts of performance and its creation and presentation. You will
perform in several productions a year that will see you apply techniques and
develop your stagecraft. You will be expected to work with fellow students in a
supportive and creative manner, often working with the director to develop
performance work and your own understanding of how you make theatre works and
take them from the page to the stage.
