Drama: Performance, Politics and Society
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Unleash the transformative power of performance and explore its role in social change with Goldsmiths, University of London’s innovative BA in Drama: Performance, Politics and Society. This three-year, full-time program equips you with the skills and knowledge to become a versatile performance maker who utilizes theatre and performance practices to address critical social and political issues.
Performance for Social Impact: Delve into the intersection of performance, activism, and social justice. Explore how performance can be used to raise awareness, challenge societal norms, and create positive change. Learn from theatre practitioners who push boundaries and create impactful performance outside traditional theatrical settings.
Develop Performance Expertise: Hone your acting, devising, and performance skills through practical workshops and studio classes. Explore diverse theatrical styles and approaches, from contemporary physical theatre to Augusto Boal’s Theatre of the Oppressed. Master the technical aspects of performance, including voice, movement, and stage presence.
Theoretical Foundation: Gain a strong grounding in critical theory, political analysis, and performance studies. Explore the relationship between performance and politics, considering issues of race, gender, class, and identity. Develop your critical thinking skills and learn to analyze performance within its social and historical context.
Collaborative Learning: This program fosters a collaborative learning environment where you’ll work alongside like-minded peers and faculty mentors. Develop your communication and teamwork skills through group projects and performance creations.
This program is ideal for students with a passion for theatre, social justice, and using performance as a tool for positive change. Graduates emerge as versatile performance makers prepared for diverse careers in various fields, including:
- Community theatre practitioner
- Theatre in education specialist
- Performance artist
- Arts administrator
- Social justice worker (utilizing performance in activism)
- Further studies in performance studies, theatre directing, or related fields (e.g., drama therapy, performance ethnography)
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The normal closing date is 26 January, but some courses will accept applications until 30 June. You are advised to apply as early as possible as courses have limited places.
Tuition fee for UK students is €10,750.
Admissions Requirements
A high school diploma with a GPA 3.3 or higher (unweighted) with grades of A and B in honours or advanced-level courses, advanced placement (AP) classes, HL/SL IB certificates, or dual enrollment within the context of your high school’s curriculum.
A high school diploma with a GPA 3.0 or higher (unweighted) plus one of the following:
ACT with a composite score of 26,
or two advanced placement (AP) tests with a score of 3 or higher,
or SAT 1240 overall (with a minimum of 580 in Math and 620 in Evidence-based Reading and Writing)
Additional requirements: You must be able to express a well-informed interest in theatre and performance theory and practice.
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