Why study this course?
The Theatre and Film BA merges cinematic and performance languages, explored through practice and theory. Develop the skills required for successful employment opportunities within the international film and television industries, and within theatre and performing arts
More about this course
London is an undisputed global hub for the creative industries, theatre and film in particular. This course combines practical and theoretical approaches to explore this area and, where possible, capitalises on our London location to help you to directly engage with prospective employers.
Studying this course, you’ll build a versatile approach, responding to the increasingly changeable nature of the theatre and film industries. You’ll develop skills in performing, writing for stage and screen, directing, producing and critically engaging with the language of cinema and live performance.
Accreditation of Prior Learning
Any university-level qualifications or relevant experience you gain prior to starting university could count towards your course.
Modular structure
The modules listed below are for the academic year 2022/23 and represent the course modules at this time. Modules and module details (including, but not limited to, location and time) are subject to change over time.
Year 1 modules include:
Comparing Theatre and Film (core, 30 credits)
Devising (core, 30 credits)
Moving Image and Sound Practice (core, 30 credits)
Performance, Art and Film Ideas 1 (core, 30 credits)
Year 2 modules include:
Combining Theatre and Film (core, 30 credits)
Film and Television Practice (core, 30 credits)
Performance, Art and Film Ideas 2 (core, 30 credits)
Choreographing Performance (option, 15 credits)
Directing 1 (option, 15 credits)
Dramaturgy (option, 15 credits)
Workshop Leadership (option, 15 credits)
Year 3 modules include:
Festival Showcase (core, 30 credits)
Performance Research and Development (core, 30 credits)
Collaborative Film Project (alternative core, 30 credits)
Independent Project (alternative core, 30 credits)
Directing 2 (option, 15 credits)
Installation and Site (option, 15 credits)
Producing (option, 15 credits)
Writing for Theatre and Performance (option, 15 credits)
Where this course can take you
This course focuses on producing versatile theatre and film professionals. Most graduates have been successful in the following areas: performing, writing, directing, producing, forming production companies, broadcasting, working on education and outreach programmes, and working in the broader cultural industries. Graduates have also continued with postgraduate study in the arts and culture.
