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BA in Contemporary and Applied Theatre Studies
Why study the BA in Contemporary and Applied Theatre Studies at MIC?
The programme deals with all
the general areas of drama, such as ensemble performance, the study of plays, theatre visits and studio practice. Applied theatre
is considered to be the study of drama and theatre across a range of practical applications and non- traditional settings, not defined by stage performance or the study
of literary texts. Contemporary theatre signals that the programme will deal largely with current and emergent modes of theatrical production and reception.
The BA in Contemporary and Applied Theatre Studies will give students a diverse, sophisticated and vocational experience of contemporary and applied forms of drama and theatre practice. Students will have the opportunity to develop their own artistic skills and specialise in particular areas of interest to them, gain a broad academic knowledge in drama and theatre studies, and will encounter an extensive range of the practices of the field. Upon graduation, students will be employable in general artistic or administrative positions within drama and theatre, will be well-equipped
for further specialist vocational training or academic study, but may also work independently as drama practitioners.
Distinctive features of the BA CATS programme include:
• A unique qualification in drama not offered elsewhere on the island;
• A strong balance of studio/ workshop to classroom teaching;
• Access to two professional theatres (Lime Tree Theatre & Belltable), their staff and facilities;
• Participation, as part of coursework, in three full-scale productions, staged to professional standards;
• Up to 15 theatre visits per year as part of the course; • The opportunity to engage
with professional, touring and community-based theatre practitioners and projects;
• The chance to develop a specialised set of skills and knowledge in areas such as drama facilitation, drama teaching, technical theatre, cultural policy and administration; and
• Professional placements, giving students a unique range of contacts in an extensive range of arts organisations in Limerick, across the country and abroad.
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