Drama and Theatre Studies

Course summary

The course is designed for students who enjoy reading, writing about and watching plays and taking part in drama as a performer, director or designer. During the course you will create, perform and respond to drama and theatre; explore the relationship between theory and practice in a range of theatrical styles and periods and historical, social and cultural contexts; learn how relevant research, independent thought and analysis of live theatre production can inform decision making in your practical work and put this understanding into practice; and experience how theatre makers collaborate to create theatre. What skills do I have that will make the course suitable for me? • Creativity and confidence to try new things • Enthusiasm and a keenness to explore new ideas • Good analytical and reflective skills • Strong communication skills - both orally and on paper • Empathy for other people and situations • Interdependence - an ability to work well with others while retaining your individuality • Good research skills and the ability to select and then share relevant ideas You will study a range of plays from the perspective of an actor, director and designer. You will develop your acting and directing skills as well as your drama knowledge and understanding, staging extracts from three different plays as well as creating your own original devised piece. You will see a wide range of live theatre in several styles to help inform your ideas. You will also research the work of key practitioners whose techniques you will draw upon when creating your work.