Theatre BA(Hons) Degree

Course outline

Stage 1

• Foundations of Devising: Collaboration
• Foundations of Devising: Composition
• Theatre Contexts 1: Place

Stage 2

• Devising for Performance Collaboration
• Theatre Contexts 2: Situated Project
• Theatre Contexts 2: Planning & Proposal

Plus course specific modules:

• Directing: Roles & Methods
• Directing: Research & Analysis
• Performance: Embodied Practice
• Performance: Thinking Through Practice

Stage 3

• Theatre Contexts 3: Contextual Enquiry Project
• Research Writings
• Theatre Practice
• Complementary Practice

Tell me more about the BA(Hons) Theatre course

 BA(Hons) Theatre award information form (130.07 KB)

Theatre students share a common first year of study, giving you the chance to gain knowledge not only in your chosen specialism but also to experience how each of the roles and forms contemporary theatre relate to one another. In the second year you'll be able to choose and develop your own focus within devising projects through a strand of specialist focus modules and negotiated projects in the final year.

Together with our staff, who are active practitioners and researchers, you'll have the chance to develop your craft and contribute to a dynamic, experimental and committed community of artists including students from diverse backgrounds, different countries and with varied aspirations.

You'll develop the practical skills the various forms, roles and contexts demand, including understanding the building blocks of performance language - space, light, sound, image, audience - and how they can be arranged, layered and composed.

This degree will also enable you to develop physically, vocally and imaginatively through practical workshops and theoretical study, as well as concentrating on particular skills of theatre making such as acting, directing, performance, writing and working with media and technology. Plus, you'll learn all about working collaboratively through improvisation, ensemble work, and study of the histories of theatre engaging with these changing roles and forms in contemporary theatre.

Essentially, you'll graduate understanding the vital connection between theatre makers and the audiences, consumers, communities, industry and cultures they interact with, so that you can go on to make your own mark in this exciting world.

How is the course taught?

The course is taught through classes, lectures, workshops, performance projects, group critiques/seminars, and individual tutorials. Lecturer and student-led initiatives in performances and presentations of work and regular visiting artist workshops are also central to the course.

Assessment is 100% coursework, through written work, studio-based practice and performances. Working collaboratively with other students, you'll also have the opportunity to present your work as part of an exciting public festival showcase.

Assessment

• Showings, workshops, laboratory/studio-based practice
• Essays, journals/portfolios/documentation, research writings, performance text/score/plays, storyboards
• Oral presentations
• Final year performance showcase

Facilities

You'll be based in our brand new purpose-built Performance Centre, which has excellent facilities for theatre students including:

• A large theatre performance studio with variable raked seating options
• Three studio theatres
• All studios equipped with contemporary production lighting and sound facilities.
• Access to music and media facilities including a recording studio complex.

Answers and advice about the course

For further information about BA(Hons) Theatre at University College Falmouth, please email mailto:admissions@falmouth.ac.uk?subject=Web%20enquiry:%20BA%28Hons%29%20Theatre or telephone Admissions on 01326 255764.

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Career opportunities

Depending on which area you specialise in, you'll be able to find employment in a range of theatre and arts related positions including:

• Devised Theatre Maker
• Actor
• Workshop Leader
• Community Arts Practitioner
• Animateur/Facilitator
• Theatre-in-Education company member
• Teacher/Lecturer
• Postgraduate study

Our graduates work for Kneehigh, Wildworks, Uninvited Guests, Stan's Café, Arnolfini and the Royal Shakespeare Company.

Entry requirements

A minimum of 220 UCAS points, mainly from the A2 level (including one Grade B), equivalent Level 3 qualifications or relevant experience.

Please see our How to Apply page for more information.

For further information about BA(Hons) Theatre at University College Falmouth, please email mailto:admissions@falmouth.ac.uk?subject=Web%20enquiry:%20BA%28Hons%29%20Theatre or telephone Admissions on 01326 255764.

Interview and selection process

All applicants will be invited to a selection day. You will be asked to bring a short prepared piece of text which will be used for group improvisation and devising exercises. Applicants should also bring a short review of a contemporary performance. The day will include a workshop, a number of talks and a tour.

Selection days will be held on 19, 20 and 21 March 2012 only

Location: Performance Centre, Tremough Campus

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• Music Theatre BA(Hons)