Course Overview
Are you looking for a qualification to equip you for a range of careers in choreography, performing arts, dance development, arts administration, performance, teaching, or dance research? Or are you interested in a postgraduate course to prepare you for further studies such as a Ph.D. or professionally-related qualification? If you enjoy problem-solving, creative thinking, independent work, group work, and engaging in the debate then the course is for you.
This MA Choreography and Professional Practices course explore choreography, improvisation, devising and experimentation, professional and artistic development, and portfolio work. You will have opportunities to network with industry professionals and improve your portfolio as you study. You will be challenged to explore your practice and examine your working methods as a dance-maker. This course will introduce you to choreographic research methods and strategies for documenting live performance practice and promoting your work.
Key Facts
- Full-time- 1 year, Part-time- 2 years
- Start Date- September
Entry requirements
- IELTS 6.5 with no element lower than 5.5.
- Honors degree 2:2 or higher in a related discipline.
Careers
This MA Choreography and Professional Practices degree will prepare you for a range of careers in industry or you may choose to continue your studies and apply for a Ph.D. or other professionally-related qualifications.
You could pursue a career in:
- Choreography
- Performing arts
- Dance development
- Arts administration
- Performance
- Teaching
- Dance research
Course Content
- Choreographic Practices
- Artist as Producer
- Choreography and Professional Practice Dissertation
- Techniques for Performance (Level 7)
- Body in Site
- Performing Politics
- Writing and Performance
- Repertory 2
- Philosophy and Aesthetics
- Scientific Principles of Dance Practice
- Pedagogical Skills in Dance