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Theatre, Television and Performance
BA (Hons) Theatre, Television and Performance
Acting and performing for TV and theatre have always been closely linked. But you need an impressive set of skills to make sure you shine at both. Our Theatre, Television and Performance degree equips you with core skills for a life in theatre - be it on stage, in applied theatre, working within the community, or other areas of theatre and communication. It will open up career options much further beyond as well. You’ll develop public speaking skills which are second-to-none and have the managerial and organisational skills to make a difference.
You will learn the basics of performing and stage discipline, plus prepare yourself for the demands of academic writing and study. Take part in live theatrical performances, prepare for TV and radio production work and projects in the local community. You will be given the freedom to work on your creativity - devising your own plays or perhaps managing your own productions.
Key facts
- New £3m performing arts centre for rehearsal and live performances
- Industry links with professional theatre organisations including Clwyd Theatr Cymru, give you access to top class work experience opportunities including opportunities to work with some well known names
- Unique work experience opportunities with community groups and public sector organisations such as the NHS
- Touring theatre - perform productions themed on topical issues for young people in schools
- Work on Welsh language productions
- Media-based projects which will broaden your skills and make you more employable - see how performing on stage differs to performing for TV, film and radio; See what goes on off stage - option to focus your attention on directing or sound and lighting
- Diverse range of assessment methods - from theory based essays to leading your own drama workshop or devising a piece of theatre for young people
- Discover how the power of theatre has impacted on the lives of generation after generation of people over time in Wales, the UK and abroad
- Perfect your vocal clarity and build new skills in movement
Course content
BA (Hons) Theatre, Television and Performance
A mix of practical and theory, the degree will develop your skills in reading for the stage, text in performance, directing and advanced performance process. Study areas include drama in the community, acting practice, movement studies, television performance, applied drama, post-war British drama, live performance, directing for theatre, vocational industry work experience, new writing-new media-new theatre-new future, TV and radio performance and production, 20th century European drama, dissertation, showcase.
You will gain a foundation to studying Theatre, Television and Performance in the early stages of the course. The first academic year will focus on basic performance skills and stage discipline as well as preparing you for academic writing and study.
In the second year of the study you will develop performance skills further by preparing for live theatrical performances, television and radio production. You will undertake projects which will be performed on campus and in the local community, productions and projects will vary from being Theatre in Education productions, full community productions, television filming and radio drama recording.
In the final year of the course you will have the opportunity to specialise and explore your own creative and academic knowledge further, through directing and writing your own plays, managing full scale productions and setting up school, business and local community projects. A large scale production is performed at the end of your studies that will highlight your talents, this is an opportunity to invite employers, agents and directors to watch the students at work and promote them in order to gain employment.
BA (Hons) Theatre, Television and Performance modules
Hawk, a short film directed by Glyndŵr University graduate Michael McMahon, has won international acclaim and was backed by the same executive producers as The King's Speech. Find out more here.
Assessment
Assessments for this degree are undertaken through presentations, live performances for audiences, projects and essays.
Course duration
Full-time
Three years
Part-time
Six years
Entry requirements and applying
240 points at A level or equivalent. You will also be asked to attend an informal interview in order meet the tutors and for you to be shown around the studio space. See information on general entry requirements.
UCAS code: WP43
Part time applicants should apply direct
From 2012 our general academic requirement for an honours degree will be 240 UCAS points, and for a foundation degree 120 UCAS points. If you do not have the points required your application will still be considered. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and with a range of experiences.
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