We believe that the best screen actors are trained in theatre. This is a unique course that combines focused screen acting skills with a foundation in performance making and collective creation. The course offers a focused pathway of training in performance for screen, with options to explore further across Drama, Media, English, and Music. You will study both established and emerging approaches to filmmaking and have numerous opportunities to perform in front of the camera, as well as in live theatrical situations. By the end of the course, you will be comfortable working in a variety of live and multimedia performance situations; be familiar with the basics of screen-based production from the perspectives of director and videographer as well as actor/performer; and have substantial experience working both independently and collaboratively in diverse approaches to performing and screen arts.
Why study Performance for Screen at Huddersfield?
* QS World University Subject Rankings 2021 ranked the University of Huddersfield 8th in the UK for 'Performing Arts' (https://www.topuniversities.com/university-rankings/university-subject-rankings/2021/performing-arts).
* State-of-the-art facilities including three adaptable studios with sprung floors and state of the art multimedia projection equipment (https://sway.office.com/28jHECQ9LCkfeYve?ref=Link).
* 95% of graduates from this subject are in work and/or further study fifteen months after graduating (HESA Graduate Outcomes 17/18, UK domiciled graduates).
* The chance to work on both staff-directed theatrical performances and a collaboratively produced film or television productions.
* The opportunity to develop relevant and transferable skills and knowledge to work in many different areas and roles of live performance and screen arts.
Course Details - Modules
Year One
Core Modules
Text into Performance
Dynamics of Performance for Screen
Models and Theories of Performance Practice 1A
Option modules:
Choose one from a list which may include:
Models and Theories of Performance Practice 1B
Industries
Writing and Thinking Creatively
Introduction to Screenwriting
Year Two
Core modules
Theatre and Performance Making
Specialist Practice
Option modules:
Choose two from a list which may include:
Models and Theories of Performance Practice 2a
Models and Theories of Performance Practice 2b
Film Pre-Production Project: Ideas, Scripts and Casts
Production Management
Writing Beyond the Page
Screenwriting and Genre
Year Three
Placement Year
Final Year
Core modules:
Process and Performance Project
Practice and Research 3
Final Year Performance for Screen
Option modules:
Choose one from a list which may include:
Critical Context: Perspectives on Contemporary Drama, Theatre and Performance
Video Shorts: Music, Advertising and Short film
Screens Aesthetics
Course Details – Assessment Method
Practical work takes several different forms; for example, you'll experience practical workshops and performance projects lectures and seminars, and one-to-one tutorials. You'll demonstrate your knowledge and understanding of the subject through a range of assessments: performances and other creative practical working processes, research-based practical presentations, essays, scripts, portfolios and working notebooks or dissertations. Your module specification/course handbook will provide full details of the assessment criteria applying to your course.
Course Details – Professional Bodies
Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.
How to Apply
26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application Codes
Course code:
A279
Institution code:
H60
Campus Name:
Main Site
Campus code:
Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 1
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.
International applicants
Standard Qualification Requirements
in a relevant subject, Drama or English.
from a combination of Level 3 qualifications in a relevant subject, Drama or English.
120-112 UCAS tariff points from International Baccalaureate qualifications in a relevant subject, Drama or English.
in a relevant subject, Drama or English.
You will normally be asked to provide evidence of previous study at an appropriate level in Drama or another relevant subject. Performance in examinations, previous experience and achievements, personal statements, references, previous work and a workshop-based interview will all be considered.
You will be invited to attend a Selection Day, at which you will participate in a workshop by way of audition. You may also be invited to interview.
For further information please see the University's minimum entry requirements.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.
English language requirements
Test
Grade
AdditionalDetails
If your first language is not English, you will need to meet the minimum requirements of an English Language qualification. The minimum for IELTS is 6.0 overall with no element lower than 5.5, or equivalent will be considered acceptable.
Read more about the University’s entry requirements for students outside of the UK on our 'Where are you from?' information pages.
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs):
65%
Go onto work and study:
80%
Fees and funding
England
9250.0
Year 1
Northern Ireland
9250.0
Year 1
Scotland
9250.0
Year 1
Wales
9250.0
Year 1
Channel Islands
9250.0
Year 1
EU
15000.0
Year 1
International
15000.0
Year 1
Additional Fee Information
This information is for applicants applying to study at the University of Huddersfield in the academic year 2021/22. Please note that your tuition fees for subsequent years may rise in line with inflation (RPI-X). This webpage will be updated with 2022/23 tuition fees as information becomes available.
If you are an EU or International student coming to study at the University of Huddersfield, please visit the International Fees and Finance pages for full details of tuition fees and support available - http://www.hud.ac.uk/international/tuition-fees/
Please email the Student Finance Office (sfo@hud.ac.uk) or call 01484 472210 for more information about fees and finance.
Provider information
Queensgate
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Huddersfield
HD1 3DH
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