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BA Contemporary Theatre and Performance (Applied Acting and Devising) with Foundation Year

University of West London

Institution
University of West London
Level
undergraduate
Subject
BA (Hons) Contemporary Theatre and Performance (Applied Acting and Devising) with Foundation Year
Duration
4 years
UCAS code
W498
Typical offer
A-level BB

Entry requirements

80 UCAS points required from level 3 qualifications. These can include: A Levels at grades B and B (if you have two A levels) or grades C, D and D (if you have three), or above BTEC Extended Diploma with Merit, Merit, Pass Access to HE Diploma T Levels You also need GCSE English and Maths (grade 9 - 4 / A* - C) or Level 2 equivalents

About this course

BA (Hons) in Performance and Design for Theatre and Screen, a practice-focused programme covering theatre-making across stage and screen. Core topics include Research Methods, Ethics & Professional Practice, and Social & Cultural Analysis. In the first year, modules are shared with BA Acting for Stage and Screen students. A six-week professional placement module is included, with recent placements at organisations including Angel Shed, The Walking Theatre and Lyric Hammersmith.

Modules

  • Drama/Theatre/Performance
  • Drama Workshop
  • Performing Texts
  • Preparation for Performance
  • Socially Engaged Theatre
  • The Actor’s Instrument
  • Acting as Storytelling
  • Voice and Movement for Performance
  • Theatre Histories
  • Directed Project
  • Creating Character
  • Performing Character
  • Performing Heightened Text
  • Socialising Performance
  • Working with Communities
  • Immersive and Site-Specific Performance
  • Creative Enterprise
  • Outreach Project
  • Professional Practice Placement
  • Autonomous Project
  • Enterprise and Professional Development (incl. LLCM)
  • Company Project
  • Acting and Directing for Performance