Drama and Theatre Studies

Course summary

IT IS VITAL THAT YOU ARE ABLE TO WORK WITH A RANGE OF PEOPLE AND THAT YOU ARE PREPARED TO COMMIT TO REHEARSAL SCHEDULES; THESE OFTEN TAKE PLACE DURING LUNCHTIMES AND AFTER HOURS, AND ARE OFTEN ORGANISED BY MEMBERS OF THE CLASS, SO SELF-MOTIVATION IS IMPORTANT. You should be keen on acting, directing or the more technical side of theatre and wish to develop your skills in some or all of these areas. People sometimes make the mistake of thinking that Drama & Theatre Studies is all practical, but this is not the case. There is a certain amount of written work involved, a portfolio in the first year and a written examination in the final year. If you enjoy the study of plays and the opportunity to be creative this is the course for you. The skills that you learn through this course are transferable to any course that you wish to pursue further. You will learn how to be a team player, a leader, direct others and improve your confidence in public speaking and performing in front of an audience. The course also taps into your creative skills, how you can create work from ideas and design the aesthetics to go alongside it.