Undergraduate Prospectus 2013 - University of Winchester

Drama BA (Hons)
Drama BA (Hons)
Drama at Winchester integrates the
study of theory and practice. It is an
exciting and innovative programme
that studies theory, performance and
production skills.
Programme content
There is an emphasis on text-based
approaches to staging and devising
theatre, alongside approaches to applied
and community drama. Each approach is
explored in relation to various theories
including theatre histories, social and
cultural perspectives, major movements
and theatre practitioners.
Year 1 offers insights into the history of
drama, the context in which dramatic
production has taken place, how to make
theatre, the political underpinning of
texts and practices and the ways in which
texts and performances are interpreted.
In Year 2, students undertake a Production
Project or experience drama in applied
and educational contexts. The theories
and practices that have underpinned
the development of drama are explored,
alongside aspects of performance.
Students may also elect to take the Open
Project, which allows students to accredit
activity outside of their main studies. This
may take the form of a negotiated project
or work placement.
In Year 3, there is the Final Year Project
(dissertation), the Group Project (where
students create small companies to make
a major performance/applied/community
project) and Performance Now (which
explores contemporary and emerging
theories and practices).
Facilities
The University is equipped with a stateof-the-art
performance space called the
Performance Gymnasium, dance studios
and the new Performing Arts Studios
building. There is also a TV studio, a
Multimedia Centre, rehearsal studios and
music practice rooms.
Modules:
Year 1
• Histories and Contexts
• Making Theatre
• Politics of Performance
• Contemporary Theatre
Year 2
• Theatre and Identities
• Production Project
• Popular Performance
• Applied Drama
Year 3
• Enterprise
• Specialism (a range of modules based
on staff research interests)
Careers
Graduates have gone on to start their own
theatre companies or work as practitioners,
perform in theatre, work in TIE (Theatre in
Education), community drama and other
applied contexts. Others work in arts
development, teaching and the media. The
programme also provides a firm foundation
for postgraduate study or further training.
Fact File
SINGLE/COMBINED HONOURS
UCAS codes: W400 BA/DRA
Typical offer: 300-340 points
International Baccalaureate: 26 points
Degree duration:
3 years full-time 6 years part-time
If English is not your first language:
IELTS 6.0 (including 6.0 in writing) or a TOEFL
iBT score of 87 or equivalent
Selection process: Suitable Single
Honours applicants are required to attend a
workshop and group interview
For more information about entry
requirements see pages 166-167
Find out more – order a course leaflet
or download one from our website
www.winchester.ac.uk/courses
Course Enquiries and Applications
Telephone: +44 (0) 1962 827234
Email: course.enquiries@winchester.ac.uk
Combinations
Childhood, Youth and Community Studies
Choreography and Dance
Creative Writing
Education Studies
English
Event Management
Health, Community and Social Care Studies
Performing Arts (Contemporary Performance)
Vocal and Choral Studies
For Combined Honours UCAS codes and
entry requirements see pages 170-174
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