BA (Hons) Contemporary Craft and Music Production

The Acting and Musical Theatre course at Liverpool Hope University is an immensely practical, innovative and contemporary programme that nurtures and develops individual talent and skills. The course offers a solid foundation in performance making while also providing students with an in-depth knowledge of dramatic literature, history and theories. Course Content: The course is made up of two distinct elements: Drama and Theatre Studies and Study of a Single Genre – Musical Theatre. You'll learn about the historical development of theatre and performance, explore a variety of performance genres, and develop skills in critical analysis and research. Key Modules: There are three distinct strands to this programme, making the course much more than just a single ‘acting’ degree. These are Practical Creative Work, Theoretical Underpinning, and Professional Development. The Practical Creative Work strand will provide you with the opportunity to explore your individual talents through a wide range of performance practices. The Theoretical Underpinning strand aims to provide a solid foundation in the critical and analytical skills necessary for studying drama, theatre and performance. The Professional Development strand will help prepare you for a future career in the performing arts industry.Future Careers: The transferable skills you gain, such as team working, leadership, negotiation, presenting and critical reflection, are highly valued by employers. Previous graduates have gone on to work in areas such as theatre, film, television and radio production, arts marketing and dramatherapy as well as teaching and lecturing.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.