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S C H O O L O F A R T S M A N A G E M E N T, D A N C E & T H E AT R E / TH E ATR E / DI P L OM A S C H O O L O F A R T S M A N A G E M E N T, D A N C E & T H E AT R E / TH E ATR E / DE GR EE

DIPLOMA IN THEATRE (ENGLISH DRAMA)
DIPLOMA IN THEATRE (MANDARIN DRAMA)

The Diploma in Theatre is a practice-based and industry-led course Learning Outcomes:
that aims to train well-rounded theatre-makers. The core curriculum
comprises of modules in acting, contextual studies, movement, • Create content and perform in a wide
voice and stagecraft. variety of theatre contexts and styles
• Engage drama techniques for a range
You will be exposed to a wide range of international theatre
practices and guided to develop your own creative voice as a of developmental purposes
budding theatre artist. Through modules in Interdisciplinary • Fulfil the fundamental management,
Practice and Industry-Based Learning, you will learn how to technical and design requirements of
collaborate with artists from other disciplines, work in real-world a theatre performance
industry productions while building professional networks.
• Articulate a thorough understanding
Furthermore, you will look forward to participating in an Overseas of the history and contexts of major
Immersion Module to learn about foreign forms of theatre that can international theatre styles, conventions
inform your own artistic practice. and practices
This three-year course is taught by an international faculty • Develop fundamental skills and strategies
and professional practitioners from the local and international for drama teaching
theatre industry.
• Work collaboratively on a range of
theatre-related projects
• Develop essential and transferrable skills
that can be applied across the arts and
cultural industry

BACHELOR OF ARTS (HONS) THEATRE ARTS

This is a one-year undergraduate top-up Learning Outcomes:
course validated by the University of Essex
(East 15 Acting School), UK, which takes • Demonstrate knowledge of the context, practice, techniques
Diploma in Theatre graduates to the next level. and application of a form of contemporary theatre
• Engage in the creation and production of a stylised text through
East 15 is one of UK’s largest drama
conservatories, ranked first for drama in an understanding of appropriate performance vocabularies,
techniques and working methods
the Guardian University Guide 2020 and • Demonstrate knowledge of the possibilities of applying the
S CH O O L O F A R T S M A N A G EM EN T , D A NCE & T H E A T R E applicants with equivalent qualifications in • Demonstrate knowledge of the possibilities of applying the S CH O O L O F A R T S M A N A G EM EN T , D A NCE & T H E A T R E
topping the Times and Sunday Times Good
University Guide 2019.
Viewpoints method to performance creation, including using
it to compose movement within a specified space
NAFA’s Diploma in Theatre graduates or
Applied Theatre as well as achievements in
Suzuki method to performance creation and actor training
performance may find their niche in this course.
• Select, develop, interpret, evaluate and perform appropriate
In addition to creative methodologies such
materials for different types of auditions
as Viewpoints and Suzuki, you will learn
• Engage with employment opportunities proactively with an informed
professional development skills such as how to
understanding of the variety of jobs in the theatre industry and
write a proposal and prepare for an audition.
beyond that require the skills of a trained theatre practitioner
In an environment that closely mimics the
theatre profession, you will be encouraged
to develop your skills in problem-solving and
teamwork, eventually carving a career in the
46 Please refer to the NAFA website for the course modules. theatre industry. 47