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LAMDA (London Academy of Music & Dramatic Art): Directing
| Institution | LAMDA (London Academy of Music & Dramatic Art) |
|---|---|
| Department | Acting and Directing |
| Web | https://www.lamda.ac.uk/ |
| admissions@lamda.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 020 8834 0506 |
| Study type | Taught |
MA
Summary
This competitive course provides emerging directors with contemporary vocational training supported by leading industry professionals.
It offers course members the unique opportunity to both assist professional directors on in-house and professional external placements, and to direct a fully staged, creatively and technically supported production in the final term.
At the start of the course, you will participate in core LAMDA training alongside MFA Acting students, working across the disciplines of acting, voice and movement to develop a deep working knowledge and understanding of the actor’s process.
You will also participate in seminars in directing practice, understanding movement direction, the aesthetics and processes of screen making and how to prepare for a production. You will apply your skills and knowledge by directing professional actors and fellow acting students in scene explorations and short-scene studies.
In your second and third terms, you will assist professional directors on projects, onsite or on external placements (where available). You will complete a design project with students from Royal Welsh College and during the spring, you will collaborate with LAMDA actors to devise an original piece of theatre – a further opportunity to put into practice what you have learnt and develop your dramaturgical skills.
Your year will finish with you programming and directing a public performance of a play/project of your choice in either one of our performance spaces or with a well-recognised external theatre (previous venues include The Orange Tree Theatre and Theatre503).You will also have an industry mentor, who will watch your production and discuss your future career with you. Previous mentors have included Natalie Abrahami, Tim Etchells, Mike Longhurst, Lyndsey Turner, Nancy Medina and Marianne Elliot.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | You must have completed a college or university course, or have adequate professional experience to meet the demands of the course. You must also have been sufficiently involved in theatre (professional or student) in order to demonstrate serious professional intent on pursuing a career as a director. You must also be a fluent English speaker. Non-native speakers do not need to provide an English language test report when they apply as we assess English at the auditions and interviews. However, you’ll need to provide a valid IELTS test report with an overall score of seven if you’re offered a place. We can only accept IELTS for UKVI. |
| Location | LAMDA 155 Talgarth Road London W14 9DA |
Fees
| Channel Islands | 19414 GBP for Whole course |
|---|---|
| Republic of Ireland | 19414 GBP for Whole course |
| EU | 26761 GBP for Whole course |
| England | 19414 GBP for Whole course |
| Northern Ireland | 19414 GBP for Whole course |
| Scotland | 19414 GBP for Whole course |
| Wales | 19414 GBP for Whole course |
| International | 26761 GBP for Whole course |
Summary
We have been training visionary and versatile directors for almost 20 years, who have since built rewarding and sustainable careers in the industry. The transformational impact of our training lies in our receptiveness to current industry practice, a commitment to preparing you for all aspects of performance production and to nurturing the individuality of your focus and passion.
During this one-year postgraduate MA Directing programme you will build your practice through an intense programme of practical classwork, reflective tutorials and attachments as assistant directors on LAMDA productions, supporting the work of professional directors. Your training will culminate with you directing a play of your choice which will be open to the public and to industry professionals.
In your first term, you will observe and participate in core LAMDA training alongside postgraduate acting students, working across the disciplines of acting, voice, movement and singing in order to develop an understanding of the actor’s process.
You will participate in seminars in text analysis and interpretation, and the aesthetics and processes particular to screen, as well as directing your fellow students in short scene studies.
In your second and third terms, you will assist professional directors on projects, public productions, an original short film and an actors’ workshop at LAMDA. And during the Easter break, you will collaborate with LAMDA actors to devise an original piece of theatre - an opportunity to put into practice what you have learned and develop your dramaturgical skills.
Your year will finish with you directing and staging a play of your choice in one of our performance spaces for the public and invited industry professionals. Over the past two years, these guests have included Natalie Abrahami, Ned Bennett, Giles Croft, Mike Longhurst, Roxanna Silbert and Lyndsey Turner.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | You must have completed a college or university course, or have adequate professional experience to meet the demands of the course. You must also have been sufficiently involved in theatre (professional or student) in order to demonstrate serious professional intent on pursuing a career as a director. You must also be a fluent English speaker. Non-native speakers do not need to provide an English language test report when they apply as we assess English at the auditions and interviews. However, you’ll need to provide a valid IELTS test report with an overall score of seven if you’re offered a place. |
| Location | LAMDA 155 Talgarth Road London W14 9DA |
Fees
| Channel Islands | 18849 GBP for Whole course |
|---|---|
| Republic of Ireland | 18849 GBP for Whole course |
| EU | 25982 GBP for Whole course |
| England | 18849 GBP for Whole course |
| Northern Ireland | 18849 GBP for Whole course |
| Scotland | 18849 GBP for Whole course |
| Wales | 18849 GBP for Whole course |
| International | 25982 GBP for Whole course |
Summary
We have been training visionary and versatile directors for almost 20 years, who have since built rewarding and sustainable careers in the industry. The transformational impact of our training lies in our receptiveness to current industry practice, a commitment to preparing you for all aspects of performance production and to nurturing the individuality of your focus and passion.
During this one-year postgraduate MA Directing programme you will build your practice through an intense programme of practical classwork, reflective tutorials and attachments as assistant directors on LAMDA productions, supporting the work of professional directors. Your training will culminate with you directing a play of your choice which will be open to the public and to industry professionals.
In your first term, you will observe and participate in core LAMDA training alongside postgraduate acting students, working across the disciplines of acting, voice, movement and singing in order to develop an understanding of the actor’s process.
You will participate in seminars in text analysis and interpretation, and the aesthetics and processes particular to screen, as well as directing your fellow students in short scene studies.
In your second and third terms, you will assist professional directors on projects, public productions, an original short film and an actors’ workshop at LAMDA. And during the Easter break, you will collaborate with LAMDA actors to devise an original piece of theatre - an opportunity to put into practice what you have learned and develop your dramaturgical skills.
Your year will finish with you directing and staging a play of your choice in one of our performance spaces for the public and invited industry professionals. Over the past two years, these guests have included Natalie Abrahami, Ned Bennett, Giles Croft, Mike Longhurst, Roxanna Silbert and Lyndsey Turner.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Location | LAMDA 155 Talgarth Road London W14 9DA |
Fees
| Channel Islands | 17766 GBP for Whole course |
|---|---|
| Republic of Ireland | 17766 GBP for Whole course |
| EU | 24941 GBP for Whole course |
| England | 17766 GBP for Whole course |
| Northern Ireland | 17766 GBP for Whole course |
| Scotland | 17766 GBP for Whole course |
| Wales | 17766 GBP for Whole course |
| International | 24941 GBP for Whole course |
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