Programme structure

The programme consists of TWO compulsory theoretical modules, TWO Capita Selecta specialisation modules and ONE compulsory research report based on the specialisation Capita Selecta modules.

Admission requirements 

In addition to the requirements as presented in 1.4 under General Information of the Faculty of Humanities Rule Book, the following also applies:
  • Applicants must hold a relevant Exit Level 7 Bachelor’s Degree in the field of Drama and Theatre Arts.
  • Admission to the Bachelor Honours programme is subject to departmental approval, sustained high academic standards and selection criteria determined by the Department. Meeting the minimum requirements for BAHons (Drama and Theatre Arts), is not guaranteed and is subject to a selection process. Prospective students who meet the minimum requirements will receive a selection form via email from the Department explaining the process. The Programme Director can be contacted for more information.
  • Admission is based only on academic performance in undergraduate Drama core modules (average mark of 65%).Application forms and information regarding specific admission requirements may be obtained from the Department of Drama and Theatre Arts. The closing date for applications for prospective students is 31 October of the preceding year.
  • **Each field of specialisation has separate criteria that include auditions, interviews, show-reel, and/or portfolios.
  1. THEP6808 - To qualify for the Acting specialisation module, students must have passed THEP3700 in the undergraduate course with at least 65%. Students who did not graduate from the UFS Drama Department must provide audition material or do an audition that will be evaluated by a minimum of two staff members involved in the programme.
  2. THEM6808 - To qualify for the Theatre-Making specialisation module, students must have passed THEM3700 in the undergraduate programme with at least 65%. Students who did not graduate from the UFS Drama Department must provide audition material or do an audition that will be evaluated by a minimum of two staff members involved in the programme.
  3. THET6808 - To qualify for the Technical theatre management specialisation module, students must have passed THTM3700 in the undergraduate course with at least 65%. Students that did not graduate from the UFS Drama Department must provide a solid portfolio of technical work that will be evaluated by a minimum of two staff members involved in the programme.
  4. THDS6808 - To qualify for the Design and Scenography specialisation module, students must have passed THDS3700 in the undergraduate course with at least 65%. Students that did not graduate from the UFS Drama Department must provide a solid portfolio of designs and that will be evaluated by a minimum of 2 staff members involved in the programme.
  5. THPT6808 - To qualify for the Physical theatre specialisation module, students must do an audition that will be evaluated by a minimum of two staff members involved in the course.
  6. THPW6808 - To qualify for the Playwriting specialisation module, students must provide a writing portfolio of previously written work to be evaluated by a minimum of two staff members involved in the programme.
  • Academic acceptance does not imply acceptance for a particular field of specialisation. In addition to the above-mentioned criteria, the student’s choice of specialisations is further subject to approval by the AHD or Programme Director.
  • Applicants may only register after the AHD or Programme Director has issued a letter of approval for their admission and selection of modules.

Curriculum

Students are required to complete 120 credits selected from the modules listed below.
  • DRHR6804, DRMT6800, and DRMP6800 are compulsory modules.
  • Additionally, students are expected to choose a further TWO specialisation modules to the value of 64 credits from the Capita Selecta list.
  • The department may decide to limit the number of Capita Selecta for any given year.
Compulsory Core Modules

Compulsory core modules

Ideologies and research methodology in Drama and Theatre Arts (DRHR6804) - [16 credits]
Advanced performance theories and analysis (DRMT6802) - [8 credits] 
Research report (DRMP6808) - [32 credits]
See below for module information

Additional information/Assessment

The practical and theoretical work of students are evaluated continuously by means appropriate to the different modules.
Capita Selecta

Specialisation Capita Selecta (select two modules - 32 credits each)*

Acting (THEP6808)** - may not be taken with THEM6808
Directing (THTD6808)  
Physical theatre (THPT6808)**  
Design & Scenography (THDS6808)**
Theatre-making (THEM6808)** - may not be taken with THEP6808
Technical theatre management (THET6808)** 
Arts management (THAM6808)  
Playwriting (THPW6808)**  
Stage make-up (THSM6808)  
Theatre for the Youth (THTY6808)  
Approaches to voice and speech training (THVS6808) 
See below for module information
  

*The department reserves the right not to offer a module if a sufficient number of enrolments cannot be secured, or when a qualified staff member in the field in question is not available to present the module at a given time.
**See admission requirements above.

Additional information/Assessment

The practical and theoretical work of students are evaluated continuously by means appropriate to the different modules. The Capita Selecta specialisation modules consist of a number of practical components.

For module information go to

Module Information
Module Information

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FACULTY CONTACT

T: +27 51 401 2240 or humanities@ufs.ac.za

Postgraduate:
Marizanne Cloete: +27 51 401 2592

Undergraduate:
Neliswa Emeni-Tientcheu: +27 51 401 2536
Phyllis Masilo: +27 51 401 9683

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