Performance Studies degrees
BA 3 years Joint Honours Degree in Performance Studies
Performance Studies degrees
In the Aberystwyth Performance Studies degrees:
We make: physical theatre; group work; devised performance; site-specific work; time-based art...
We study: live art; protest action; cutting edge performance; ritual; dance; popular entertainment; public ceremony...
We work: in a studio; on the beach; in a chapel; at the railway station; in a car...
We use: bodies; voices; objects; architectures; audiences...
We examine: video; sound recording; light effects; mobile phones...
We deploy: space; time; dramaturgy; choreography...
...and, in each case, many more!
The Performance Studies degrees at Aberystwyth are dedicated to the making and analysis of many forms and styles of live event. Through the practice of theory and the theory of practice you will be training from the outset and being challenged to think about performance in new and innovative ways. You will make group performances and solo performances, give lectures and present your intellectual ideas through performance. During your Performance Studies degree you will be encouraged to develop your own artistic practice, informed by your own particular interests; you may already have an interest in movement, design, multi-media, new and innovative theatre, and performance styles from around the world. Whatever style of performance or theatre you wish to make, you will be equipped with the right tools to bring your ideas and imaginings to fruition.
The Performance Studies degree course at Aberystwyth was one of the first in Britain to concentrate on innovative forms of performance and the teaching team has a strong presence of practising artists as well as academic staff. It capitalizes upon the presence in the Department of Theatre, Film and Television of the Centre for Performance Research (CPR) which has a performance archive and library and which organises festivals, conferences, publications and visits by guest lecturers and directors.
We have close links with several leading UK based companies and students regularly work with professional practitioners.
Performance Studies degree available with:
BA
Drama (Drama & Theatre Studies) - W430
English Literature - QWH4
Film & Television Studies - WW46
Fine Art - WW1K
Politics - LWGK
Scenography & Theatre Design - WW49
Welsh/Cymraeg - QW53*
* = Welsh Medium Courses