Drama and Film Cultures BA(Hons) single honours

In year one you will begin to develop your practical skills through engagement with a range of performance methodologies and vocabularies. You will also be introduced to key issues and approaches for the study of theatre and film within the wider context of visual culture. You will begin thinking critically about the relationships between both art forms and their audiences and you will acquire habits of study, self-reflection and revision necessary to the successful creative industries professional.

In year two, you will develop a more sophisticated and focused understanding of your subject areas and the synergies between them. You will study four modules across the year, experiencing a variety of learning and assessment methods. You will have the opportunity to explore the relationship between theory and practice across a range of modes and genre, and you will deepen your understanding of dramatic narrative from practical and theoretical perspectives, including the perspective of the actor. You will have the opportunity to learn from industry specialists in a range of fields such as theatre and film journalism, playwriting, festival management and archiving, and to develop your own portfolio of written work.

Year three is a 'capstone year' during which you will complete a major self-designed research project and be involved in the creation of a full-scale theatre production. You will use the practical, critical and analytical skills developed across years one and two, to design a research a project that reflects your own interests, and you will use group working and performance skills in your final production. Other modules will help you to manage your research and introduce you to further ideas and ways of working that may influence your career choices. Research is key throughout the third year, both in the modules delivered and in the increasing focus on your extensive, independent study.