Module Aim:

You will develop and refine your skills in text-based acting as you prepare performances for presentation as part of an industry-facing actor showcase. You are challenged to explore and apply diverse acting techniques to texts from different cultures, time periods and genres. Through performance, critical reflection, and peer technical support, you will demonstrate your ability to contribute to the performing arts industry as fully rounded actors. 

Indicative Content:

• Practical workshops exploring and applying diverse acting techniques

• Theoretical lectures exploring global approaches to acting

• Individual training to achieve high levels of physicality, vocal technique, and text analysis

• Rehearsal

• Application of production processes

• Peer technical theatre support for production

• Performance to an audience

Module Aim:

You will push boundaries and undertake innovative creative media production in areas that include Artificial Intelligence, Virtual Reality, Motion Capture, interactive websites, and new app technology. You will respond to live briefs as you engage with real world challenges and work individually or in groups to plan and implement digital works of performance. Through the creation of a digital portfolio, you will reflect on your experimentation and learning and demonstrate your professional ability as content producers, storytellers, and performers who can work within the fast-moving world of digital media.  

Indicative Content:

• Lectures exploring the theory and practice of digital performance

• Practical workshops exploring digital performance techniques (VR, AI, motion capture, interactive websites, multi-media installation)

• Design and delivery of individual creative projects

• Guest speakers from the industry 

• Collaborative projects enhancing industry relevance

• Creation of a digital reflective portfolio

Module Aim:

You will work independently or in groups to develop a major self-created performance for an industry showcase. Through the process of pitching, funding applications, research and development, rehearsal, and by attending to all aspects of production (including design, technical theatre, and marketing), you will demonstrate your capacity to operate independently and collaboratively within the performance industry. You will ensure your work is future-ready by preparing a funding application for its future development and/or presentation. 

Indicative Content:

• Practical workshops focussed on the creation of new work from diverse starting points 

• Lectures on creation of work for presentation in professional festival contexts

• Developing and pitching ideas

• Writing funding applications

• Research and Development

• Creation of marketing materials

• Attention to all aspects of production (including peer technical support)

• Rehearsal and presentation to an audience

• Maintaining a critical reflective journal

Module Aim:

You will prepare for careers in the performance industries and beyond by developing career plans and digital portfolios that reflect your professional intentions. You are encouraged to align your academic learning with future professional goals as you create comprehensive professional websites that draw from your experiences across the degree to showcase your skills, experiences, and readiness for professional work or postgraduate training. 

Indicative Content:

• Lectures exploring industry practice

• Guest speakers offering insights into professional contexts 

• Analysis of professional digital portfolios

• Creation of unique website portfolios 

• Career planning and postgraduate planning