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What you will study
The BA in Contemporary and Applied Theatre Studies is a four-year level
8 degree consisting of 240 credits. Three years of the programme
are delivered on campus at Mary Immaculate College, and one year (year three) on a professional
work placement and/or a study abroad programme. The BA CATS programme is a general programme in drama and theatre studies, covering all the basics necessary to be a professional theatre practitioner – text, studio practice, performance, production and administration.
The programme focuses on the contemporary role of theatre and its practitioners in society. At its heart is the concept of ensemble, which values and emphasises the importance of the practice of the group and collective when working in drama. The idea of a pro-social theatre is also very important for our programme. This highlights how theatre can be used to engage with specific sites and audiences, and
it exists not only as entertainment, but also has a core societal function. This programme will be offered in close association with the Lime Tree Theatre (www.limetreetheatre. ie), which is located on the College campus, and has hosted over 100,000 patrons since opening as
a professional venue in October 2012. Through our relationship with the Lime Tree Theatre and our other venue, the Belltable, students on the programme will be exposed to the best local, national and international practice through visiting companies, festivals, etc., and from the input of a range of visiting lecturers and practitioners.
Teaching on the programme is research-led and informed by a practice-based approach. Students will encounter a range of classroom- based, studio-based and virtual learning contexts. Each module
will be assessed independently
of each other through continuous assessment and a variety of assessment methods each semester.
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Luke Frawley
BA in Contemporary and Applied Theatre Studies
The BA CATS programme is
an amazing course for anyone with an interest in theatre. Through it you learn the history of theatre as well as practical applications for both on-stage and off-stage roles. The course provides opportunities to
gain an all-round education
in theatre from lecturers who have experience in the field as well as current professional directors, stage managers and other theatre practitioners
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