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BA (Hons) Drama and Performance Practice.

University of Gloucestershire, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

From creative drama to contemporary digital performance, youll experience a range of theatre practice on this performance-focused and creative degree. Based in the purpose-built Performing Arts Centre, this course combines theory with practice in preparation for performance, incorporating sessions on: stage combat improvisation skills acting for the camera. Youll focus on the latest developments in contemporary theatre and have the chance to work with professional directors and leading theatre companies. The academic program includes some specialist workshops in areas like Commedia dell Arte mask performance and TV Drama, as well as regular opportunities to access professional performances at a reduced ticket price. Youll be performing at professional venues such as Cheltenhams Everyman Theatre, as well as having some site-specific performance work opportunities.

General Eligibility

96 – 120 UCAS tariff points, CCC – BBB at A levels, MMM – DDM at BTEC, or a Merit in your T-Level.

English Language or Literature and Maths Grade 4/C in GCSE (or equivalent) are normally required.

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Year 1

All students must complete these modules:

  • Acting

  • Theatre Histories

  • Theatre Histories 2

  • Acting 2

  • Devising into Directing for Performance

  • Theatre Making in a Cultural Context

2 Year 2

All students must complete these modules:

  • Physical Theatre, Body and Voice

  • Research Methods

  • Classical Acting into Performance

  • Contemporary Theatre and Digital Media 1

  • The Screen Actor

You can choose from the following modules:

  • Physical Theatre - Body and Voice 2. The Directors Approach

  • Creative Practice Work Based Learning

  • The Drama Practitioner

3 Year 3

All students must complete these modules:

  • Dissertation

  • Creative Drama

  • Multimedia Theatre

You can choose from the following modules:

  • Performing Arts in Education

  • Technical Theatre Production

  • Acting for Camera

  • Individual Showcase

  • Immersive Performance

Language Requirement

  • IELTS5.5
  • TOEFL59
  • PTE50
  • Duolingo69

The IELTS score for international applicants is 6 (with no less than 5.5 in each component).

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