Overview

The BA (Hons) Drama and Film brings together the study and practice of performance, theatre, cinema, and screen culture. Students explore how stories are created, performed, represented, and interpreted while developing creative, analytical, and practical approaches to dramatic and filmed work.

What You'll Learn

• Principles and practices of drama and theatrical performance

• Film history, genres, forms, and visual storytelling

• Acting, character development, and performance techniques

• Dramatic structure, narrative, and creative development

• Film language, cinematography, editing, and sound

• Relationships between drama, film, culture, and society

• Critical analysis of performances, films, and screen texts

• Collaborative approaches to creative production

• Research methods for studying drama, film, and related practices

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, students will be able to demonstrate an informed understanding of key concepts, practices, and developments in drama and film. They will be able to analyse performances and films using appropriate theoretical and critical approaches, considering how creative choices contribute to meaning and audience experience. Students will develop practical skills relevant to performance and creative production while learning to work effectively in collaborative settings. They will also be able to research dramatic and cinematic subjects, evaluate relevant evidence, and communicate interpretations clearly. The course will strengthen their ability to connect practical creative work with critical analysis, enabling them to examine how drama and film reflect, question, and shape cultural and social ideas.