Theatre & Performance Practices MLitt

Program Overview

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This program combines in-person and group learning to develop students' practical and critical engagement with theatre and performance practices. It offers flexibility in focusing on applied practice or in-depth written study, preparing graduates for careers in theatre making, further PhD studies, or deepening their understanding of theatre practice aspects. The program benefits from Glasgow's vibrant theatre scene and access to world-leading venues.

Program Outline

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Outline:

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Course Structure:

• The program structure involves a combination of in-person and group discussions, verbal feedback, and collaborative working.
• Students engage with a variety of theatre and performance practices through core and optional courses.
• Core Courses:
• RESEARCH METHODS
• CONTEMPORARY DEVISING PRACTICES
• INDEPENDENT PRACTICE
• CONTEMPORARY DRAMATURGICAL PRACTICES
• PRACTICE AS RESEARCH PROJECT
• Optional Courses:
• DRAMATURGY PLACEMENT
• PERFORMING MEMORY
• LIVE ART: HISTORIES, THEORIES & PRACTICES
• AUTOBIOGRAPHY AND PERFORMANCE
• Optional Work Placement:
• Students can choose to complete a work placement instead of an optional course, agreed upon with their tutor.
• Interdisciplinary Approach:
• Flexibility:
However, we know that the program involves learning through:
• Group discussions
• Verbal feedback
• Collaborative working

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Teaching:

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Teaching Methods:

• The program focuses on:
• Developing practical and critical engagement with diverse forms of theatre and performance practices.
• Providing individual and group feedback on students' own theatre and performance practices.
• Encouraging and supporting students to develop a reflective, rigorous, and critically informed approach to creating their own work.

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Faculty:

• Professor Graham Eatough is the program leader.
He is a leading figure in the Scottish theatre scene with an international reputation for his experimental and interdisciplinary work.

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Unique Approaches:

• The program emphasizes the development of students' own theatre and performance practices through a critical lens.
• It offers the opportunity for students to create their final practice as a research project, receiving mentorship from leading professional practitioners.

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Careers:

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Career Paths:

• The program provides excellent preparation for graduates planning to pursue careers in theatre making.
• It also provides a strong foundation for further PhD studies and an academic career.

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Career Opportunities:

• Graduates are well-equipped to become practitioners who can develop their own practice.

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Career Outcomes:

• The program successfully prepares students for diverse career paths in the theatre and performance field.

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Other:

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Program Benefits:

• The program allows students to:
• Develop their own theatre and performance practice.
• Gain practical and critical engagement with various forms of theatre and performance practices.
• Receive individual and group feedback on their own work.
• Create their final practice as a research project, mentored by leading professionals.

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Glasgow's Theatre Scene:

• Glasgow boasts a vibrant theatre scene with diverse venues showcasing a range of productions, from experimental and risky to traditional and repertory, canonical and new writing, and devised and physical performance.

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World-Leading Theatre Venues:

• The city provides access to world-leading venues such as the Citizens’ Theatre, Tramway, Centre for Contemporary Art (CCA), and the Glue Factory.

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Student Showcase:

• The context includes a link showcasing the work of graduating students from the program in their Contemporary Devising Practices class performances.

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Program Flexibility:

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MLitt: 12 months full-time; 24 months part‑time Glasgow: Gilmorehill campus MLitt: 12 months full-time; 24 months part‑time UK Full-time fee: £10650 Part-time fee: £1184 per 20 credits International & EU Full-time fee: £24000