Drama, Theatre and Performance Undergraduate Guide 2021/22 by University of Huddersfield

Undergraduate study

Drama, Theatre and Performance 2021/22

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Employability

QS World University Subject Rankings 2019 ranked the University of Huddersfield 27th in the world for ‘Performing Arts’.

90-95% of students from courses in this subject area go on to work and/ or further study within six months of graduating. (DLHE 2016/17)

Experience

Teaching

You can make the most of opportunities to take part in our student-run theatre company, performing and touring across the UK.

The University is joint first in England for the proportion of staff with teaching qualifications (HESA 2020). So, you’ll learn from some of the best, helping you to be the best.

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04 Drama BA(Hons) 05 Drama and English Language BA(Hons) 06 Drama and English Literature BA(Hons) 07 Drama with Creative Writing BA(Hons) 08 Performance for Screen BA(Hons) 11 Apply to us

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Drama BA(Hons)

Your course

Course info

On the course we’ll investigate everything from contemporary theatre to historical performance practice. We’ll give you the chance to develop your skills and knowledge and understanding of what goes into a performance.

Course length: 3yrs full-time 4½-6yrs part-time

All of your lecturers have come from a professional background in drama, theatre and performance. There’s constant activity taking place, including productions put on by the staff and students, visits from distinguished practitioners like Professor Sir Patrick Stewart, Natalie Gavin, John Britton, Chloe Beale, and Nicolás Núñez, and opportunities to work with internationally known companies like Slung Low, IOU Productions and Northern Broadsides.

Entry requirements: BBB inc. B in a related subject/ DDM in Performing Arts or related subject/120 inc. B at A Level in a related subject

Our state-of-the-art facilities include three adaptable studios with sprung floors, advanced multimedia projection equipment as well as dedicated rehearsal rooms. The Drama building is a hive of activity, where rehearsals, performance, discussion and research takes place and helps you create new ideas and collaborations. We aim to make it a rich and inspiring three years for you to develop your creativity and understanding.

Example modules • Creative Devising • Theatre and Performance Making

• Process and Performance Project • Perspectives on Contemporary Drama, Theatre and Performance

Your future Whether you fancy yourself as a budding filmmaker, marketer, festival programmer or critic, this course will help you develop an extensive, highly transferable set of skills that will open doors to a huge number of careers in the creative sector and beyond. Drama graduates have gone on to work in the performing arts, award-winning films, television, touring theatre, teaching and even run their own performance company.* *LinkedIn

“The course is a nice balance of academic, research-based work and practical, studio-based work. The staff were supportive, adaptable to our needs, and always really helpful which made lectures varied and interesting.” Emily Brown graduated from Drama BA(Hons) in 2014 and is now the CEO/Director at Make, DO Theatre and Project Manager at IOU Theatre. 4

For more detailed course information visit courses.hud.ac.uk

Applicants will be invited to attend a Selection Day, at which they will participate in a workshop by way of audition. Some applicants may also be invited to interview. You must provide evidence of practical and theoretical interest in drama.

Drama and English Language BA(Hons)

Your course

Course info

On the course we’ll give you the chance to gain a deep understanding of contemporary approaches to drama, alongside English language. You’ll have the opportunity to work with internationally renowned theatre companies. Recent partners have included Slung Low, IOU Productions and Northern Broadsides. Professor Sir Patrick Stewart, Natalie Gavin, John Britton, Chloe Beale, and Nicolás Núñez have all visited the department and worked with our students.

Course length: 3yrs full-time

On the English-language side of the course, we’ll cover a broad range of topics, all with the aim of furthering your understanding and helping you gain useful and transferable skills. We’ll look at literary and linguistic approaches to texts and interaction to help you build your analytical and interpretive abilities. In your second year, you’ll also have the opportunity to take a placement for five-weeks, looking at ‘Language in the Workplace.’ You’ll have the chance to see how the language skills you’ve learnt on the course can be applied to communication in the working environment.

Entry requirements: BBB inc. B in two related subjects/ DM in Performing Arts or related subject and min. B at A Level in English/120 inc. B at A Level in two related subjects Applicants will be invited to attend a Selection Day, at which they will participate in a workshop by way of audition. Some applicants may also be invited to interview. You must provide evidence of practical and theoretical interest in drama.

Example modules • Models and Theories of Performance Practice • Language in the Workplace

• Theatre and Performance Making • Translation in Practice

Your future Drama graduates have gone on to work in the performing arts, award-winning films, in television, touring theatre, and running their own performance companies. English Language graduates have gone on to work in fields such as teaching, marketing and PR, journalism and event management.* Some students have chosen postgraduate study, additional vocational training or entered the teaching profession. *LinkedIn

“I found working with what I have, my physicality and presence, is something this course and my lecturers really encouraged me to do. The opportunities I was given throughout my time at university has led me to working for a company who I am now going on tour with to New York.” Andrew Goulding graduated from Drama BA(Hons) in 2018 and is now a professional actor with Dick & Lottie Theatre Company. For more detailed course information visit courses.hud.ac.uk

Drama and English Literature BA(Hons)

Your course

Course info

On the course you’ll be able to look at contemporary approaches to drama in great depth, while studying English Literature. Our links with theatre companies like Slung Low, IOU Productions and Northern Broadsides mean you’ll be able to work alongside internationally known companies. We will help you draw on your own creativity to produce intelligent, thoughtful and innovative work and encourage you to develop principles and approaches that could help you reach your full potential.

Course length: 3yrs full-time

In your English-literature studies, you’ll study some of the most renowned writing, along with some lesser-known but equally inspiring works. You’ll have the chance to develop an understanding of the major movements of prose and poetry, and we’ll focus on building your analytical skills to help you assess, question, debate and persuade. They’re all skills that employers are looking for. National touring theatre and performance companies regularly perform in Huddersfield’s Lawrence Batley Theatre, as well as venues in nearby Leeds, Manchester and Sheffield.

Example modules • Text into Performance • Literary Genres

• Specialist Practice • Advanced Critical Practice

Your future Drama graduates have gone on to work in the performing arts, award-winning films, in television, touring theatre, and running their own performance companies. English Literature graduates have gone on to work in teaching, PR, social media, script writing and law.* Some students have chosen postgraduate study, additional vocational training or entered the teaching profession. *LinkedIn

“The quality of the course and lectures is always of a very high standard. Passionate and engaging tutors ensure participation and always encourage discussion. Doing a joint honours course is so much fun, I feel like I get all of the great bits from both subjects.” Darcy Gavin, Drama and English Literature BA(Hons) 6

For more detailed course information visit courses.hud.ac.uk

Drama with Creative Writing BA(Hons)

Your course

Course info

You’ll be encouraged to develop your writing across a whole range of creative media, including theatre, film, television and radio as well as fiction and poetry. We’ll also give you the chance to study contemporary approaches to drama.

Course length: 3yrs full-time

On the drama side of the course, we’ll encourage you to explore approaches to drama, and work with you to fine-tune your skills and help you develop, both practically and intellectually. In your creative-writing modules, you’ll be working with tutors, many of whom are published and performed writers. They’ll encourage you to get writing and give you useful feedback to help you progress. You’ll have the chance to understand what makes great writing, which could be invaluable in your own work, and help you find a career in a number of professions too. On the course you’ll have the chance to work with a professional theatre company, getting you collaborating with other students and professionals to put on a major performance.

Entry requirements: BBB inc. B in two related subjects/ DDM in Performing Arts or related subject/120 inc. B at A Level in two related subjects Applicants will be invited to attend a Selection Day, at which they will participate in a workshop by way of audition. Some applicants may also be invited to interview. You must provide evidence of practical and theoretical interest in drama.

Example modules • Introduction to Theatre Practices • The ABC of Creative Writing

• Perspectives on Contemporary Drama, Theatre and Performance • Liberating Poetic Chaos

Your future Drama graduates have gone on to work in the performing arts, award-winning films, in television, touring theatre, and running their own performance companies. Creative Writing graduates have gone on to work in teaching, PR, social media and script writing.* Some students have chosen postgraduate study, additional vocational training or entered the teaching profession. *LinkedIn

“Whether you want to better hone your craft as a writer, for yourself or as the next bestseller, or you simply want to gain insight into the writing process and better understand the world of literature, we can cater for all your needs. Our students have gone on to be published by some of the biggest publishers in the industry, such as HarperCollins and Little, Brown Book Group. With our own publication house, Grist Books, and our strong links to the Huddersfield Literature Festival, we can offer our students unique opportunities to get published and gain career experience.” Dr Michael Stewart, Creative Writing Lecturer For more detailed course information visit courses.hud.ac.uk

Performance for Screen BA(Hons)

Your course

Course info

We believe that the best screen actors are trained in theatre. On this course you will gain experience in performance making and collective creation, receive focused training in screen acting from industry professionals, and learn how the next generation of screen media is transforming culture. We will teach you how to understand a hugely varied range of artistic and entertainment forms, from popular to experimental and from Hollywood to YouTube.

Course length: 3yrs full-time 4yrs inc. placement yr

In addition to performing on screen, you will have opportunities to explore roles such as director and videographer and to work with different types of recording and editing technologies. By the time you graduate, you will have built a strong portfolio of essential skills for performing in front of the camera and have experience working in diverse screen production situations. Performance for Screen students are based in the Drama building: a hive of activity where rehearsals, performance, discussion and research takes place and where you can always find people looking to develop new ideas and collaborations. Our excellent facilities include three adaptable studios with sprung floors, advanced multimedia projection equipment, and dedicated rehearsal rooms. Through other areas of the university you can also access a television studio, music technology, and a motion-capture suite.

Example modules • Text into Performance • Dynamics of Performance for Screen

• Performance Making: Transmedia Creation • Specialist Practice: Acting in Film and Television

Your future Our future-facing curriculum emphasizes contemporary developments in screen-based creation, including new forms of employment, emerging business models, and the ever-narrowing gap between producers and consumers. We offer you a strong foundation in theatre and film industry practices as they exist today — but we also prepare you for a dynamic, constantly shifting job market, laying the groundwork for your long-term future. Previous graduates from Drama have gone on to work professionally in the performing arts, award-winning films, television, touring theatre, teaching and even run their own performance company.* *LinkedIn

For more detailed course information visit courses.hud.ac.uk

Entry requirements: BBB inc. B in a related subject/ DDM in Performing Arts or related subject/120 inc. B at A Level in a related subject. Applicants will be invited to attend a Selection Day, at which they will participate in a workshop by way of audition. Some applicants may also be invited to interview. You must provide evidence of practical and theoretical interest in drama.

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The legal bit This brochure was prepared in the spring of 2020 for courses starting in September 2021 and is up to date as at the date of publication. Any subsequent changes to information will be published in the course information listings on our website courses. hud.ac.uk, and you should check this for the latest information before you apply. Changes to a course you have applied for If we propose to make a major change to a course that you are holding an offer for, then we will tell you as soon as possible so that you can decide whether to withdraw your application prior to enrolment.

For example, it may be necessary to make a major change to reflect changes in the law or the requirements of the University’s regulators; to meet the latest requirements of a commissioning or accrediting body; to improve the quality of educational provision; in response to student, examiners’ or other course evaluators’ feedback; and/or to reflect academic or professional changes within subject areas. Major changes may also be necessary because of circumstances outside our reasonable control, such as a key member of staff leaving the University or being unable to teach, where they have a particular specialism that can’t be adequately covered by other members of staff ; or due to damage or interruption to buildings, facilities or equipment.

Where your course allows you to choose modules from a range of options, we will review these each year and change them to reflect the expertise of our staff, current trends in research and as a result of student feedback or demand for certain modules. We will always ensure that you have a range of options to choose from and we will let you know in good time the options available for you to choose for the following year.

Major changes would usually be made with effect from the next academic year, but this may not always be the case. We will notify you as soon as possible should we need to make a major change and will carry out suitable consultation with affected students. If you reasonably believe that the proposed change will cause you detriment or hardship we will, if appropriate, work with you to try to reduce the adverse effect on you or find an appropriate solution. Where an appropriate solution cannot be found and you contact us in writing before the change takes effect you can cancel your registration and withdraw from the University without liability to the University for future tuition fees. We will provide reasonable support to assist you with transferring to another university if you wish to do so.

Major changes

Termination of course

We will only make major changes to the core curriculum of a course or to our services if it is necessary for us to do so and provided such changes are reasonable. A major change in this context is a change that materially changes the services available to you; or the outcomes, or a significant part, of your course, such as the nature of the award or a substantial change to module content, teaching days (part time provision), classes, type of delivery or assessment of the core curriculum.

In exceptional circumstances, we may, for reasons outside of our control, be forced to discontinue or suspend your course. Where this is the case, a formal exit strategy will be followed and we will notify you as soon as possible about what your options are, which may include transferring to a suitable replacement course for which you are qualified, being provided with individual teaching to complete the award for which you were registered, or claiming an interim award and exiting the University. If you do not wish to take up any of the options that are made available to you, then you can cancel your registration and withdraw from the course without liability to the University for future tuition fees and you will be entitled to a refund of all course fees paid to date. We will provide reasonable support to assist you with transferring to another university if you wish to do so.

Changes to your course after you enrol as a student We will always try to deliver your course and other services as described. However, sometimes we may have to make changes as set out below: Changes to option modules

We hope you’ve found all the information you need to inspire you to become a student here at Huddersfield. Now all you need to do is apply.

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When to apply

If this is your first (undergraduate) degree and you want to study a full-time course, then you’ll apply via the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) at ucas.com

If you want to start your course in September 2021, you can apply to UCAS any time from 1 September 2020 onwards. Please make sure UCAS receives your application by 15 January 2021.

If you’re at a college or school right now, it’s probably already registered with UCAS. The best thing to do is ask your teacher or careers adviser to help with your application. Once you’ve applied we’ll keep in touch with you throughout the application process, so you’re up to speed with what’s going on.

Our institution code is HUDDS H60.

Contact us Got a question? Get in touch with us. Tel. +44 (0)1484 478455 Email. drama@hud.ac.uk @mhmhudds @mhmhudds mhmhuddersfield

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