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Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts: Site-Specific Theatre Practice

Institution Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts
Department Theatre Arts
Web http://www.mountview.org.uk
Email enquiries@mountview.org.uk
Telephone 020 8881 2201
Study type Taught

Summary

Site-specific theatre has captured the imagination of theatre and fine art practitioners throughout the UK and internationally. Engaging with the history, atmosphere and architecture of places to underpin diverse narratives, site-specific theatre allows a space to inform performances that can only happen in that specific location.

The first course of its kind in the UK, Mountview’s MA in Site-Specific Theatre is created and led by Geraldine Pilgrim, a leading practitioner in the creation of site-specific theatre and installations, and provided in partnership with Shoreditch Town Hall. Aimed at practitioners with a fine art or theatre and performance background seeking to diversify their skills this course is delivered over one-year full time practical-taught MA from January to December.

A maximum of six students are accepted each year.

See the term by term breakdown or download the course sheet below.

TEACHING AND LEARNING

The teaching structure includes Salons, Seminars and Masterclasses, as well as site visits, practical realised projects and an international or UK site residency. With a strong emphasis on learning through practice, the training covers practical skills and creative realisation as well as theoretical and methodological investigation.

Delivered at a dedicated studio within Shoreditch Town Hall, an innovative independent arts centre experienced in presenting site-specific performances, and at Mountview’s own Peckham campus, each student has their own dedicated workspace where they collaborate alongside their peers on the course.

All modules are compulsory and there is continuous assessment as well as submitted essays, journals, presentations, realised exercises and performances. Each student undertakes a work-based learning placement with an artist or company over the summer break, and is matched with a professional practitioner to provide mentorship and support on their final performance.

MA

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