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Objectives
This degree offers a stimulating contemporary curriculum giving breadth and depth in its selection of options for study. You will engage in theatre and performance work that truly integrates practice and theory, and will be fully involved in theatre production throughout the course. The culture of the department is one of hard work, fun, collaboration, investigation and exploration. You will be part of a creative community that has its base in the department and extends throughout the region and beyond, both nationally and internationally. Huddersfield boasts one of the best-resourced Drama departments in Europe with architecturally spectacular and supremely flexible performance spaces, which provide an inspiring working environment. Two of our theatre spaces are venues for nationally touring theatre/performance companies. In addition to this we are geographically well placed to take advantage of the wealth of performance activity available in Leeds, Manchester and the surrounding regions.
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Entry requirements
Entry Requirements In addition, you should offer a minimum of 240 points at A level including 12 completed units and at least one A2 pass at C or above in a relevant subject. For BTEC: we require DMM. Every offer will be made individually after consideration of the your academic profile. You must provide evidence of practical interest in drama.
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Academic title
BA Drama
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Course description
Course Structure
Year 1 (Foundation)
Functions and Social Context of Theatre
Introduction to Process and Performance
Reading Text
Introduction to Theatre Design and Technology
Introduction to Workshop Practice
Theories and Models of Performance Practice
Introduction to Writing for Performance
Year 2
Examples of Modules currently offered include:
Studies in Process and Performance
Acting and Performing
Period Study
Drama and Communities
Text in Contemporary Performance
Writing for Performance
Directing for Performance
Theatre, Design and Technology
Playwrights and Methologies
Stand-up Comedy
Year 3
Process and Performance Project
Special Study
Individual Project
Research Project
Dissertation
Perspectives on Contemporary Drama, Theatre and Performance.
