Drama and Performing Arts 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
In Year 1, students are introduced to a full range of practical performance skills and knowledge of the history and context of Drama and Performing Arts.In Year 2, students study a number of different critical and reflective methodologies in viewing and analysing, and for creating texts and performance work. A wide range of optional modules are on offer so students may develop and pursue their own interests.Students focus on devising group and solo performances and synthesising different artistic forms and disciplines. They have the opportunity to devise, think about, discuss and critique a wide range of professional performances and art events.Students may create performances of any kind using the body, voice or digital technologies, in a theatre or site-specific location. They do not study texts to perform these; however, many practitioners use a text as a starting point for devising. They may also use a piece of music, image, event, short story or an environment.In the final year, all students undertake the Extended Independent Study. Students may negotiate to present it as a performance, a dissertation of 8,000-10,000 words, or as shorter dissertation with a practical performance.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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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: 264 hours Independent learning:936 hoursYear 2 (Level 5): Timetabled teaching and learning activity* Teaching, learning and assessment: 252 hours Independent learning: 936 hours Placement: 12 hoursYear 3 (Level 6): Timetabled teaching and learning activity* Teaching, learning and assessment: 168 hours Independent...
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Being a disabled trainee teacher, I had a nice experience at this University. I got every possible help from the staff and administration. I couldn't ask for more. The place and its people owes a huge thanks.
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Subjects
- Drama
- Theatre
- University
- Project
- Production
Course programme
Year 1
Core modules:
- Histories and Contexts
- Making
- Solo Performance
- Critical Viewing
Year 2
Core modules:
- Dramaturgy: Analysis and Creative Development
Optional modules:
- Digital Performance
- Puppetry and Object Manipulation
- Physical Theatres
- Performance Criticism
- Open Project
- Musical Theatre in the UK and USA
- Immersive Performance
- Contemporary Cultural Heritage
- Transcultural Practices
- C20th Ghosts: Theatre, Time, Identities
- Shakespeare and Ideology
- Production Project
- Popular Performance
- Theatre and Cultural Difference
- Controversy and Censorship
- Theatre as Cultural Action
- Theatre-in-Education and Drama-in- Education
- Role of the Actor - Intermediate
- Role of the Actor - Advanced
- Writing for Performance
- Performance Criticism
Year 3
Core modules:
- Extended Independent Study
- Performance Now: Debates and Discourses
- Creative Entrepreneurship and Production
Optional modules:
- Group Project
- Group Project: Theatre as Cultural Action
- Performance Now: Debates and Discourses
- Performance Now: Advanced Research Practice
- Creative Entrepreneurship and Production
- Body Parts
- Theatre Stories
- Women, Autobiography and Performance
- British Theatre 1945-2015
- Volunteering
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.
Drama and Performing Arts BA (Hons)