Theatre: Writing BA(Hons)

Theatre: Writing

"Today the role of writers in performance making is being re-invented in exciting and challenging ways. More often than not, a performance involves more than one writer and many different kinds of writing. But writing in its diverse forms remains central." David Williams, Senior Lecturer

Direct line: 01326 213730

Tremough Campus
3 years full-time

UCAS Code: W810 BA/TWrit

Why study BA(Hons) Theatre: Writing at University College Falmouth?

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Exploration of the role of language and writing is at the heart of contemporary performance practices. Working alongside the Performance and Directing students, this course focuses on the ways that writers are implicated in the creation of collaboratively devised work, and on techniques for generating texts for stimulating, professional-quality new performances.

You'll look at recent histories and practices of writing in, and for, theatre and be introduced to a spectrum of writing practice through both practical workshops and theoretical study. These include sources to stimulate writing (including adapting existing texts) and responding to images, spaces and other stimuli. You'll discuss language, explore different modes and forms of writing - such as autobiographical, fictional, poetic, descriptive, song and conceptual - and learn about practices of collaborative writing, editing and re-writing that will be useful in your career.

Putting you in contact with a range of experienced writers who'll share their professional approaches and insights, this course also gives you ample opportunity to hone your craft by writing for new performances with fellow students.

Facilities

From 2010, all performance courses will be based at our new £15 million Performance Centre at our Tremough Campus. This high-specification facility is purpose-built for students' specific needs with the very latest equipment and will encourage collaborations between the three Schools to create exciting new performance, installation and exhibition projects.

Specific facilities for theatre students include a large theatre performance studio with variable raked seating options and three studio theatres, all equipped with contemporary production lighting and sound facilities. You'll also have access to music and media facilities including a recording studio complex.

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Course 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: Writing at University College Falmouth, please email admissions@falmouth.ac.uk or telephone Admissions on 01326 213730. (New course for 2010 entry)

Interview dates and selection process

Selection days will commence in December.

Selection days will involve improvisation and working in small groups.

Applicants will be expected to bring:

A prepared piece of text of no more than five lines. This fragment may be your own writing or it may be text from another source that interests you. The prepared material will be used for group improvisation and devising exercises. Please bring comfortable clothes for movement.
A short review of a contemporary performance that you have recently seen (a page at most).

Location: Dartington Campus and London, Bristol and Birmingham