Musical Theatre - BA Hons (Lancaster University)

All Mandatory units

MT01 Acting for Music Theatre - 20 credits
MT103 Dance Technique - 20 credits
MT104 Performance Preparation - 20 credits
MT105 Performance Practice - 20 credits
CS401 Thinking into Making - 20 credits
AMT112 Singing Technique - 20 credits

During the first year, you’ll be introduced to the fundamental principles that form the basis of performance training in a programme of acting, singing, dancing, voice, music theory and contextual studies. Much of the focus in this year is centred upon the core techniques required to perform within the musical theatre industry. Through comprehensive classes and rehearsal projects, you will develop an understanding of the core elements of musical theatre and with it, the ability to become an expressive, flexible and analytical performer. Assessment projects will further develop and test performance skills within the principle discipline of musical theatre (Acting, singing, dancing) as individual practices as well as exploring the synergies of these skills.

Mandatory Units

MT203 Advanced Dance Technique - 20 credits
MT205 Performance Realisation - 20 credits
CS501 Research into Practice - 20 credits
AMT212 Advanced Singing Technique - 20 credits
AMT214 Ensemble Performance and Collaboration - 20 credits

Optional Units

MT206 Commercial Dance (OPTIONAL) - 20 credits
MT207 Commerical Singing (OPTIONAL) - 20 credits
AMT213 Communication, Media & Acting for Camera (OPTIONAL) - 20 credits

The second year will provide further opportunities for you to develop the skills acquired in Year One. Dance classes will begin to involve choreographic responsibilities to further extend your range as a practitioner. Singing classes will continue to explore and develop core skills studied in Level 4/Year 1 whilst also exploring the singing styles of rock and pop to further broaden your range as a performer. You’ll also develop your ability to work on a variety of scripted projects, exploring a range of non-naturalistic genres from Epic, Absurd and Avant-garde which will familiarise you with new modes of acting. This is the year when you’ll also undertake a number of major productions, to be performed in our own theatre as well as in external venues.

Mandatory Units

MT303 Engaging with Industry - 20 credits
AMT311 Professional Performance Realisation - 40 credits
CS601 Independent Research Project - 20 credits
AMT314 Group Innovations & Artistic Development - 20 credits

Optional Units

MT306 Choreography For Performance (OPTIONAL) - 20 credits
AMT313 Advanced Media Techniques (OPTIONAL) - 20 credits
AMT315 Singing For Industry (OPTIONAL) - 20 credits

During the final year you will be preparing for a lifelong career in the Creative Industries. The focus is on full-scale productions which are performed in major national venues for both public and industry professionals. The culmination of your training will end in a showcase in London for Agents and Casting Directors. By this stage in the programme you will have built up a body of work that demonstrates the risks you’ve taken and the creative and analytical journey you have travelled. To some extent you can choose the direction of this journey based on how you see your future as a professional performer. Musical Theatre is a highly competitive area but by the end of the year, you will have reached the level of professionalism needed to launch your career.

All Modules delivered at the University Centre. 630 contact hours per year (21 hours per week) plus additional 9 hours a week minimum self directed study time.