Integrating theory and practice, and interdisciplinary in approach, the course focuses on developing artistic innovation. Focusing on practice that is at the cutting edge of contemporary performance, you will work with leading international practitioners and have the opportunity to perform and produce work in professional London Venues. Students have also performed in Germany and Poland as part of international festivals. We are interested in developing students who can not only respond to direction or choreography, but who can devise, direct, choreograph, perform as solo live artists, teach or work in the community.
Course structure
You take eight modules at each of three levels.
Level 1 explores the relationship between theory and practice and prepares you for higher education-level study, introducing you to key topics and helping you to gain an overview of your subject.
Modules include:
Drama and Theatre Skills covering performance techniques
Dance and Movement Skills covering basic body awareness, alignment, conditioning and contemporary dance
Modern Performance Practices I and II
Cultural Identities and Theatrical Practices
Analysing Performances
Level 2 examines critical and theoretical concepts.
You specialise in either Theatre Skills or Dance Techniques, or continue with both. You increasingly address issues related to employability and professional practice.
Modules include:
Theatre Skills I and II
Dance Techniques I and II
Critical Theory and Performance
Choreography I
Devising
Directing I
Improvisation and Performance
Theatre Production
Level 3 you take a full-length production in either dance or theatre, and can create a solo performance. You further develop skills in problem identification and analysis.
Modules include:
Theatre Skills III or Dance Techniques III
Alternative Forms in Performance
Choreography II
Directing II
Placement
Community Performance Practices
In addition to the University’s standard entry requirements, you should have 260 points from at least two or more A-levels, a Level 3 Advanced Diploma (or equivalent). All students who meet the entry requirements will be invited to an audition. We are looking for students from diverse backgrounds and experiences to explore their own cultural identities, challenge their performance abilities and unlock their imaginations in the context of 20th and 21st Century performance theory. For an explanation of qualifications, have a look at our IAG page on this site www.creativeway.org.uk/quals.
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considered for a place on a named programme of study. Progression Agreements
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Advice on courses and careers:-
The Creative Way IAG team provides a specialist service for anyone
interested in finding out about courses and careers in the creative and
cultural industries. We can provide information direct to Students,
Parents/ Carers, Tutors and Careers Advisers via email, phone or organised
workshops and 1 to 1 sessions.
To find out more, visit our IAG page on this site on
http://www.creativeway.org.uk/IAG Or contact one of our career advisers: Matt Ball 07889 001764
m.ball@uel.ac.uk or Sarah
Comerford 07515 051509
s.comerford@uel.ac.uk