Theories of Drama and Performance (72 credits)DRHT3700

The module presents a historical and theoretical discussion of Drama and Performance related to the 20th and 21st centuries. The module focuses on a range of theatre and film movements, theories and practices that developed in the 20th and 21st centuries. 

Fundamentals of Theatre Directing (16 credits)DRTD3704

The module focuses on the basic fundamentals of theatre directing. Students will be familiar with the process of directing, from conceptualising, script analysis, auditions, and rehearsal processes to basic directing techniques.

Specialisation modules (40 credits)

Students must continue in their third year of study with one specialisation.

Acting (40 credits) - THEP3700

Admission to the third-year module, THEP3700, is subject to a selection process. The module focuses on acting in a production/s and acting and directing for theatre, film and television. Arts management forms part of the module.

Film Practice (40 credits) - THEF3700

The module focuses on practical filmmaking’s pre-production, production and post-production phases. This module is theoretical and practical. Arts management also forms part of this module.

Design & Scenography (40 credits) - THDS3700

This is a theoretical and practical module. The theoretical and practical sessions in this module cover the principles of theatrical design and scenography. Arts Management also forms part of this module.

Technical Theatre Management (40 credits) - THTM3700

The module focuses on developing the student’s technical theatre technique and overall theatrical awareness. Integrating practice and theory, the module combines practical implementation with reflections and discussions on assigned technical tasks/projects. Arts Management also forms part of this module.

Theatre-Making (40 credits) - THEM3700 

This module investigates various approaches to creating theatre, including writing, designing, directing and workshopping. These approaches are explored in both theory and practice. Arts management forms part of the module.

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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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