Drama BA (Hons)
De Montfort University
Key Information
Campus location
Leicester, United Kingdom
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
36 months
Pace
Full time
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Introduction
Drama BA (Hons)
Informed by a mix of contemporary methods of performance making, current scholarly thinking and historical theatrical traditions, this course is ideal for those seeking a career in a range of arts-related areas. You will engage both creatively and critically with a range of topics including acting, performing, directing and theatre for social change, while being supported to develop your own artistic vision, personal interests and aspirations.
The course offers you the opportunity to learn about Drama in a rich variety of ways by working with professional researchers, research-active academics and visiting practitioners.
You will benefit from great facilities that have contributed to DMU being recognised as a Centre for Excellence in Performance Arts – an accolade that also reflects our commitment to innovative and excellent teaching and learning.
Real-life experience is offered through undertaking placements and internships, getting involved in professional performances, going on theatre trips at home and abroad, and showcasing your work to a variety of audiences.
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Curriculum
First year
- Acting and Performing
- Drama Performance Project: Collaboration
- Performance in Context: History and Analysis
- Theatre for Social Change
Second year
- Performance in Context: Culture and Theory
- You will take the above module and choose from:
- Directing
- Curve Company 1
- Popular Performance
- Devised Theatre and Performance
- Drama Performance Project: Staging
- Drama and the Community
Third year
- Drama Research Project
- Performance as Research
You will take one of the above modules and choose from:
- Live Art and Experimental Performance
- Curve Company 2
- Engaging with Creative Industries
- Political Performance
- Drama Performance Project: Production
- Education and Performing Arts
Program Outcome
Our Drama graduates learn how to gain strong skills in critical analysis, reflection and research, and are taught to acquire excellent oral and written communication skills. By studying this course you can gain the ability to effectively collaborate, devise, organise and self-manage projects, and deal confidently with public performance.
Graduate pursued postgraduate study such as our Performance Practices MA
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Career Opportunities
Previous graduates have developed careers in teaching media and technical theatre production, as well as gone on to work in theatres and community arts organisations, develop personal professional practice, set up a theatre company.