Course Overview
MA Directing & Theatre Making
1-year (full-time)
Programme Specification
This master's degree is designed to provide practical experience in directing and creating work for the theatre. Collaboration is at the heart of the programme to effectively replicate the industry.
You will have the opportunity to work with students from other courses including acting, film, television and theatre production, set design, visual effects and costume - to deliver projects from start to finish.
This course offers postgraduates ten hours teaching time a week combined with the support, facilities and resources needed for students to conduct their own self-directed study and research.
Course Details
Under guidance from experienced writers, directors and actors, you will explore and manage the entire directing process. From planning and prep work, through the rehearsal process to the final performance. The focus of this Masters degree is the development of your directorial skill-set and style – whether that be in creating new work or exciting and innovative adaptions of existing plays.
You will work on a wide range of approaches to directing, ranging from how to work with text to creating work utilising multi-media in performance. You will look at ways of creating your own work with an ensemble and gain knowledge of funding applications so you are ready to set up your own company after graduation.
By the end of this intense year-long degree, you will have completed at least 3 contrasting and challenging projects. You will have the opportunity to shadow directors and work as an Assistant Director on a range of projects to help inform your own practice. Working within the School’s Acting department you will have access to rehearsal rooms, our theatre and, where required, film & television studios.
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MA Directing & Theatre Making Application Information
- ENTRY REQUIREMENTS & REFERENCES
- Applicants must have one of the following:
• Degree at 2:1 or above (If still studying, you should be projected to achieve this grade)
• Degree at 2:2 or above (If still studying, you should be projected to achieve this grade); or
• Experiential learning in lieu of a degree to be assessed by interviewing panel; Applicants holding other qualifications may also be considered provided that they have appropriate relevant professional experience.
At least one written reference is required to support your application, but it is usual to supply two where possible.
One of your references must be relatively recent and preferably from a previous or current academic tutor.
We also accept references from previous or current employers as well as other creative practitioners. - FINANCE
- You can find out more information about fees and finance here.
*As of 2022 school alumni are eligible for a 20% discount on MA course fees. - COURSE PROPOSAL GUIDE & INTERVIEWS
- Applicants who meet the entry requirements will be required to submit a proposal outlining their intentions for MA study. This will be explored further if invited to an interview. The faculty staff will evaluate the proposal to determine its feasibility in the context of the resources required and the availability of specialist staff to support their chosen area of study.
MA Directing & Theatre Making
Your proposal should be a maximum of 500 words and include:
• Your reasons for applying to study MA Directing & Theatre Making at The Northern School of Art
• A proposed project
• Discuss what your chosen project would entail (style, influences and working methods)
• Discuss current developments within the sector and how your practice fits in
• You will also be required to perform a contemporary monologue at the audition (lasting 2-3mins).