Theatre and Creative Writing

Description

Brunel University London has a long and successful tradition of offering joint programmes of study. The BA Theatre and Creative Writing (Honours) degree provides a rich and exciting combination where you will draw upon the expertise and experience of both the Theatre and the Creative Writing teaching teams.

In order to see the full range of possibilities for this joint honours degree, you will need to check out the information provided on this page as well as the Creative Writing BA Programme pages.

As a student on the BA Theatre (Honours) at Brunel University London, you will become part of an energetic, dynamic and creative community of students, artists and academics. Our programme has been designed for students who aspire to work in today’s diverse theatre industry. The BA Theatre is highly practice focused and you will learn core skills in theatre making and performance while at the same time studying historical, theoretical and critical perspectives. Our teaching team of practitioners and artists are specialists in the fields of theatre, performance and live art, and you will taught in our purpose built Antonin Artaud Performance Centre, which houses a fully equipped main house and studio theatre, as well as a large suite of rehearsal and recording studios. You will be part of Brunel’s vibrant and creative Department of Arts and Humanities, as well as our friendly and welcoming campus community, which is an exciting and stimulating place to live and work. BA Theatre takes full advantage of our proximity to London’s international creative culture and theatre events.

Aims

To prepare you for a future in the theatre and creative industries, writing, education, further study and research or many other career paths, the joint honours BA Theatre and Creative Writing at Brunel will provide you with opportunities to develop:

• Specific creative skills including: Acting, Directing, Applied Drama, Physical Theatre, Digital Performance, Musical Theatre and Playwriting;

• A range of creative written styles including travel writing, journalism, comedy screenwriting, short stories and the contemporary novel;

• Skills in critical thinking, as well as knowledge and understanding of the concepts and models used in the practice and study of theatre; theoretical debates arising from theatre as a live event; and current issues around the creative importance of theatre production;

• Knowledge and understanding of writing as a profession and the specifics of the industry, through the guidance of experienced staff and practising writers of international standing;

• Opportunities for career-focused work experience;

• Skills for life and work including leadership, independent thinking, working with a team, research and presentation skills;

• Creative thinking and solutions focused on the realities of the fast growing UK Creative Economy.

Detailed Course Facts

• GBP 9000 Year (EEA)
• GBP 13000 Year (Non-EEA)

• English

Course Content

Typical Modules

Level 1

• Perspectives: Performance Analysis

• Ensemble Production

• Introduction to Writing Fiction

• Introduction to Writing Drama

Plus two from the following Theatre creative skills modules:

• Acting: Essential Skills

• Applied Drama Practice: an Introduction

• Digital Performance 1

• Directing 1: Contexts, Theories and Practices

• Playwriting 1

• Musical Theatre 1

• Physical Theatre 1: Between Dance and Theatre

And one of the following Creative Writing option modules:

• Thinking About Literature

• Approaches to Dramatic Text

• Approaches to Poetry and Prose

Level 2

• Perspectives 2

• Writing the Short Story

Plus two of the following Theatre creative skills modules:

• Acting: Beyond Naturalism

• Directing 2: Contexts, Theories and Practices

• Writing 2: Experiments in Language for Performance

• Applied Drama Practice: Project

• Physical Theatre 2: Performance and Embodiment

• Digital Performance 2

• Musical Theatre

• Performance as Research

And two of the following Creative Writing option modules:

• Writing Contemporary Poetry

• Writing Journalism

• Screenwriting

• Writing the Journey

Level 3 Core

You will undertake a substantial practical or written dissertation project in your final year:

• Final Production (practical)

• Written Dissertation

Plus four of the following, creating a 50% balance between Theatre and Creative Writing:

• Perspectives 3: Battling with Ideas

• Professional Experience and Development

• The Canon Reloaded

• Advanced Physical Theatre

• New Writing: Page to Stage

• Advanced Musical Theatre

• Writing Modern Fiction

• Writing Comedy

• Writing Modern Drama

• Creative Writing and the Creative Industries

English Language Requirements

IELTS band : 6.5

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Requirements

• GCE A-level ABB – BBB. Typical offer ABB, including Grade B in Theatre Studies, Drama or Performing Arts and Grade B in English or Creative Writing.

• BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma D*DD in a related subject (Applicants without A-level English or Creative Writing will be required to submit a written sample of work on request)

• BTEC Level 3 Diploma D*D in a related subject with an A-Level in English or Creative Writing at grade A.

• BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma D in a related subject with A-Levels grade AA including English or Creative Writing.

• International Baccalaureate Diploma 33 points, including Higher Level 5 in English and Theatre.

• Access to Higher EducationDiploma Complete and pass a related subject Access course with 45 credits at level 3 and 15 credits at level 2 with Merits in all units. All English units must be Distinctions at level 3 and must provide a sample of creative writing.

Applicants with relevant theatre experience may also be considered.

GCSE Mathematics grade C and GCSE English grade C are also required.

English Language Requirements

• IELTS: 6.5 (min 5.5 in all areas)

• Pearson: 58 (51 in all subscores)

• BrunELT: 65% (min 55% in all areas)

Work Experience

No work experience is required.

Related Scholarships*

• Academic Excellence Scholarship

  "The Academic Excellence Scholarship can provide up to a 50 % reduction in tuition per semester. These scholarships will be renewed if the student maintains superior academic performance during each semester of their 3-year Bachelor programme. The scholarship will be directly applied to the student’s tuition fees."

• Access Bursary

  Bursary for UK students all subjects where the variable tuition fee rate is payable.

• Alumni Bursary

  Alumni Bursary for UK Undergraduate students

* The scholarships shown on this page are suggestions first and foremost. They could be offered by other organisations than Brunel University.