Musical Theatre BA (Hons)
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Bachelor's degree
In Winchester
Description
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Type
Bachelor's degree
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Location
Winchester
The programme offers embodied learning which brings together movement, acting and singing with both theory and practice in a unique interdisciplinary environment.Your first year provides a foundation of skills training and understanding of the history and contexts within which musical theatre is made.Year 2 continues to balance discussion of how musical theatre works are put together and how they impact audiences, with opportunities to develop practically. In addition, there is a range of choices through which you can begin to personalise your experience and there are opportunities to study abroad in America.The final year offers further opportunity for specialisation alongside preparation for employment. External experiences such as internships and collaborations are accompanied by a directed production project and an independent supervised project in a field of your choice.FacilitiesThe University offers excellent facilities for both performance and rehearsal. The Performing Arts Studios provide six bespoke spaces and offer the latest technology for student productions. The Studios are located on the King Alfred Campus close to the Performance Gymnasium and other facilities in the Bowers Building.
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About this course
Our aim is to shape 'confident learners' by enabling you to develop the skills needed to excel in your studies here and as well as onto further studies or the employment market. You are taught primarily through a combination of lectures and seminars, allowing opportunities to discuss and develop your understanding of topics covered in lectures in smaller groups.In addition to the formally scheduled contact time such as lectures and seminars etc.), you are encouraged to access academic support from staff within the course team, your personal tutor and the wide range of services available to you within the University.Independent learningOver the duration of your course, you will be expected to develop independent and critical learning, progressively building confidence and expertise through independent and collaborative research, problem-solving and analysis with the support of staff. You take responsibility for your own learning and are encouraged to make use of the wide range of available learning resources available.Overall workloadYour overall workload consists of class contact hours, independent learning and assessment activity.While your actual contact hours may depend on the optional modules you select, the following information gives an indication of how much time you will need to allocate to different activities at each level of the course .Year 1 (Level 4): Timetabled teaching and learning activity* Teaching, learning and assessment: 408 hours Independent learning: 792 hoursYear 2 (Level 5): Timetabled teaching and learning activity* Teaching, learning and assessment: 228 hours Independent learning: 972 hoursYear 3 (Level 6): Timetabled teaching and learning activity* Teaching, learning and assessment: 228...
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Subjects
- Voice
- Musical Theatre
- Theatre
- University
- Project
- Musical
- Production
Course programme
Core modules:
- Histories and Contexts
- Physical Skills
- Between Speech and Song
- Introduction to Musical Theatre Performance
Core modules:
- Musical Theatre: Theoretical Approaches
- The Role of the Actor: Voice, Body, Ethics
- Developing the Voice
- New Musical Theatre Performance
Optional modules:
- Puppetry and Object Manipulation
- Digital Performance
- Physical Theatres
- Open Project
- Dramaturgy
- Analysis and Creative Development
- Immersive Performance
- Contemporary Cultural Heritage
- Writing for Performance
- Performance Criticism
- Transcultural Practices
- Volunteering
Core modules:
- Extended Independent Study
- Musical Theatre Production
Optional modules:
- Performance Now: Debates and Discourses
- Creative Entrepreneurship and Production
- Internship
- Physical Skills 2
- Extending the Voice
For further information about modules, please view the course leaflet (see right hand side).
Please note the modules listed are correct at the time of publishing, for full-time students entering the programme in Year 1. Optional modules are listed where applicable. Please note the University cannot guarantee the availability of all modules listed and modules may be subject to change. For further information please refer to the terms and conditions at /termsandconditions. The University will notify applicants of any changes made to the core modules listed above.
Musical Theatre BA (Hons)