Drama and Theatre Arts with Design and Technical Practice, BA (Hons)

The BA in Drama and Theatre Arts with Design and Technical Practice at Goldsmiths is designed for theatre artists seeking to innovate through technical expertise, creative vision, and technological proficiency. Goldsmiths is renowned for developing practitioners with critical agency, supported by a team of innovative staff who are artists and researchers. This programme prepares students for careers in theatre and screen industries while empowering them to drive change as technicians and artists. It includes training in ensemble performance, scenography, theatre-making, and specialised coaching in areas like lighting, sound design, set, stage management, and costume.In Year 1, students undertake modules such as Ideas in Practice, Introduction to Dramaturgy, and Scenography. Year 2 involves Questions of Performance, Technical Theatre Case Study, and electives like Global Theatre Histories. Year 3 focuses on Theatre Making projects, Industry Preparation, and an Independent Research Project. Assessment encompasses essays, portfolios, exams, and practical presentations, all delivered in a supportive environment.

Year 1 In your first year, you'll study to following compulsory modules: Ideas in Practice Introduction to Dramaturgy Practitioner in Context I: Technical Skills Scenography Theatre Making 1 The Ensemble Creative-Critical Project Year 2 In your second year, you'll take the following compulsory modules: Questions of Performance Technical Theatre and Design Case Study Theatre Making 2 Practitioner in Context II: Departmental Placement You will also choose one of the following modules: Global Theatre Histories or The Goldsmiths Elective or Modernisms and Postmodernity A Year 3 In your final year, you'll take the following compulsory modules: Theatre Making 3: Laboratory Theatre Making 3: Projects Practitioner in Context III: Industry Preparation and Placement Independent Research Project Research Methodologies

• Please note that due to staff research commitments not all of these modules may be available every year.