Musical Theatre BA (Hons)

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Bachelor's degree

In Winchester

£ 9,250 VAT inc.

Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • 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.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Winchester (Hampshire)
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University Of Winchester, SO22 4NR

Start date

On request

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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5.0
02/08/2018
What I would highlight: You will feel peaceful as the countryside but it's near the town, train and bus stand. The career opportunities are great and have popular clubs too.
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Subjects

  • Voice
  • Musical Theatre
  • Theatre
  • University
  • Project
  • Musical
  • Production

Course programme

Year 1

Core modules:

  • Histories and Contexts
  • Physical Skills
  • Between Speech and Song
  • Introduction to Musical Theatre Performance
Year 2

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
Year 3

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)

£ 9,250 VAT inc.