Theatre & Performance BA(Hons)
Bachelor's degree
In Falmouth
Description
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Type
Bachelor's degree
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Location
Falmouth
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Duration
3 Years
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Start date
Different dates available
Collaborative and exploratory work underpins this course. You’ll work on every aspect of the creative process, from devising individual performances to directing and producing performances with others.
As a reflective practitioner, you’ll test the theories you learn in lectures through your own work and performances. With a focus on live interaction, you’ll begin with workshops and performances to peers, progressing to public performances in your third year.
Benefit from AMATA’s year-round performance programme which attracts top artists and performers.
Build industry links through workshops, guest lectures and visits led by world-class artists such as Gecko Theatre, Kneehigh and Prodigal Theatre.
Learn to utilise our extensive range of technical sound, lighting and recording equipment.
Work with highly-skilled and experienced academic staff and creative technicians.
Create and take part in a diversity of projects and a major production at the AMATA Festival in your third-year.
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About this course
With consistent and professional skills training, you’ll learn to create and respond to performances. You’ll explore techniques and methods in different environments, from solo performances to full public productions. And you’ll get a unique mix of conservatoire practice backed up by the experience and knowledge of the Academy of Music and Theatre Arts - a working venue offering year-round theatre, dance and other events.
104 - 120 UCAS points, primarily from Level 3 qualifications like A-Levels, a BTEC Extended Diploma, or a Foundation Diploma.
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Subjects
- Lighting
- Theatre
- Directing
- Production
- Theatre Studies
- Theatre Directing
- Theatre Management
- Theatre Set Design
- Performance skills
- Culture
- Play Texts
- Making Skills
Course programme
You’ll develop essential skills by focusing on voice, body, movement, ideas and practices, and other skills and techniques. We’ll also look into global issues and modern practices and ideas. You'll explore scene-studies from a range of texts with a common theme, and develop an ensemble performance of original live work.
Modules
- Performance Skills
- Performance, Culture & Contexts
- Play Texts
- Making Skills
- Contemporary Performance Practices & Concepts
- Ensemble Performance
You’ll take on advanced body-based training, and learn about technical theatre, directing, writing and creating drama, and designing things like sets, costumes and lighting. And you’ll put on a solo performance using styles like scripted monologue or stand-up comedy.
Working in a team, you’ll put on a production about the relationship between a show and its audience. You’ll also create original material and build a professional portfolio by studying advanced performance techniques. Looking into different theatre companies, production houses and theatre festivals, we’ll explore what they’re doing, how they work, and how they stay strong and active.
Modules
- Technical Theatre & Scenography
- Solo Performance
- Immersive & Participatory Theatre
- The Performer’s Body, Directing & Dramaturgy
- Modes of Making
- Theatre Futures
Using your critical and reflective skills, you’ll research and write a paper on a certain area. You’ll also develop performance material - individually or in a group - beginning as a small test showing and finishing as a public production for industry specialists. And by taking on a professional development project, you’ll get ready for the industry by sharing your work on a range of platforms and networks.
Modules
- Creating Companies
- Master Classes
- The Thinking Practitioner: Student-led Research
- Professional Development
- Professional Production
Additional information
Theatre & Performance BA(Hons)