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Overview
Be a part of your work and the work of others
This BA (Hons) Drama, Theatre and Directing degree develops and trains theatre professionals who specialise in directing. The course offers you opportunities to perform in and direct your own performance work as well as engaging with pre-existing texts. You will develop your creative and theoretical skills ready for real-world application after you graduate.
This degree has an emphasis on new work and is complimented by a strong awareness of the cultural and critical significance of previous dramatic practice, process and product. You will explore a wide range of historical and social theatre practices.
Working with the Chichester Festival Theatre, you will discover established theatre practice and perform throughout your studies. You will be trained to cultivate your own creative ideas and performances in response to contemporary performance during The ShowRoom season.
When you graduate you will have a confident understanding of the complimentary disciplines of drama, theatre and directing, alongside a range of practical experiences suited to diverse careers in a range of professional contexts.
On this course you will:
- Develop your theatre and directing skills.
- Perform in and direct your own work as well as existing texts.
- Explore the cultural and critical significance of dramatic practice, process and product.
- Work with the Chichester Festival Theatre.
- Access placement opportunities including roles at The Chichester Festival Theatre, Forest Fringe, Edinburgh Festival and more.
Teaching and Assessment
How you will learn
You will complete three types of module during your degree:
- Critical and Cultural Studies: Taught in lecturers and small seminar groups, these modules will explore theatre theory. You will learn about philosophy, sociology, psychology and critical and cultural issues and matters.
- Projects and Productions: These modules are central to the course. These specialist performance projects will inspire and challenge you to make innovative theatre. You will be involved in at least twelve examined performances, including three major productions, during the three years.
- Professional Development and Careers: These practical modules explore the skills and knowledge you need to succeed in theatre, arts practice and related fields as you prepare for your career after you graduate.
This course is demanding in terms of time commitments. In the first year you can expect to attend at least four hours of rehearsals for third-year directing exercises, six hours per week of project classes, at least six hours of group rehearsal, two hours of lectures and seminars, and at least six hours of timetabled personal study and preparation. This amount to 30 hours per week during term time.
You will be assessed through a wide range of practical and performance contexts including:
- Group and individual performances
- Directing exercises
- Presentations
- Creative installations
- Written evaluations
- Essays
- Final year dissertation
There are no formal exams.
The Course
What you will study
You will study a selection of core and optional modules in each year.
This list is indicative and subject to change.
Year One
The modules you will study include:
- Narrative
- Text & Deconstruction
- Physical & Visual Performance
- Theory Lite
- Modernism
- Introduction to Directing
- Voice & Movement Skills
- Dramaturgy: Modernism to Now
- Cultural Identity
Year Two
The modules you will study include:
- Romanticism
- Postmodernism
- Devised Text & Character
- Production
- World Theatres/ Historical Influences
- Directing the Contemporary Ensemble
- Theatre, Politics & Activism
- Children & Young People’s Theatre
- Gender, Sexuality & Theatre
Year Three
The modules you will study include:
- Adaptation & Directing
- Directing a Script
- Group Production
- Workshop Project
- Company Management
- Applied Arts
- Work Placement
- Personal Study
- Performance Writing
- Performance and Material
- Documenting Performance
Use industry standard spaces and equipment
The Showroom
The ShowRoom is recognised nationally for presenting some of the most exciting companies touring on the UK circuit, and the programme is shaped to support the learning of students.
We often run workshops and post-show discussion for Theatre students with visiting artists. We believe that one of the best ways to learn about professional theatre is by watching a training with arts industry professionals. This is at the heart of the ShowRoom’s ambition.
The ShowRoom is highly adaptable, with retractable seating, making it an excellent teaching and workshop space in addition to its role as a venue. It is run by our Theatre Manager and Department Technician, who work closely with our students, helping them to realise creative and adventurous ideas in a professional working space.
Other facilities include:
- Studio spaces exclusive to the department
- Rehearsal Rooms
- Recording studio
- Editing facilities
- Audio/visual equipment
- In-house lighting and sound technicians to assist student projects
Careers
Where you could go after your studies
This BA (Hons) Drama, Theatre and Directing degree prepares you for a range of careers in the industry. You will gain the skills, experience and knowledge to have an impact when you graduate.
Previous students from the Department of Theatre have become:
- Successful actors
- Solo performers
- Artistic directors
- Producers
- Teachers
- Academics
- Festival directors
Further Study
You could choose to continue your studies at postgraduate level.
Study options at the University of Chichester include:
- MA Theatre and MA Theatre Collectives
- PgCert in Performance
- PGCE
- PhD/MPhil
University of Chichester alumni receive a discount on postgraduate fees.
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