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University of Cambridge: Writing for Performance
| Institution | University of Cambridge |
|---|---|
| Department | Professional and Continuing Education |
| Web | https://www.cam.ac.uk |
| Study type | Taught |
MSt
Summary
The Master of Studies (MSt) in Writing for Performance is designed for postgraduate students who wish to develop high-level theoretical skills and a vibrant and innovative creative practice within writing for a wide range of performance mediums.
Writing for performance is defined as making scripts or text for:
-
theatre
-
film/TV
-
radio drama
-
performance art podcasts
-
digital platforms
-
stand-up comedy
You’ll develop skills initially in all mediums and then be guided to choose a specific genre of script-making for the final project. You’ll develop the capacity to critically reflect on your own work, the work of your peer-group, and that of other professional writers.
This course is designed for people wishing to develop as dramatists to improve their professional careers in the entertainment industry as writers or directors, or to enhance their skills as dramaturgs/script editors to follow a career in literary management, publishing or agenting. You may also be interested in this course if you wish to enrich your creative writing/drama teaching practice at GCSE or on A-Level English Language or Literature courses.
Students on the MSt in Writing for Performance could include those currently working, or wishing to work, in the creative industries. This might include teachers, publishers, dramaturgs, literary managers, journalists and broadcasters.
The overall aims of the MSt in Writing for Performance are to:
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enable students to develop high levels of expertise as writers of performance through engagement with forms of ‘embodied knowledge’, and ‘learning through doing’, within both group and individual contexts
-
facilitate students’ creative practice, and to encourage originality and experimentation with narrative structures and story-telling
-
use theory and philosophy to develop and enhance students’ creative practice through engagement with performance theory and the critical history of performance
-
identify, encourage, and consolidate the distinct and individual strengths within students’ work
-
explore, both critically and creatively, the world of dramatic writing across a range of performance genres and mediums
-
develop skills relevant to professional development for those working in creative, pedagogic, or industry contexts
-
create a safe and empathetic teaching environment that students can trust, in order that they may produce their most innovative creative work
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | We welcome applications from students with a variety of backgrounds and professional experiences. As part of our admissions process, you’ll need to meet certain requirements and make sure you’re able to attend teaching sessions in the UK. Typically, we expect a good UK undergraduate degree, such as a 2.1, or international equivalent. If your degree is not from the UK, check international qualifications on the University’s postgraduate site to find the equivalent in your country. If you do not meet the standard entry requirements, we still encourage you to apply. You’ll need to show you have relevant, professional experience that makes you a strong candidate, and/or have completed higher-level study. Please include this information when you apply. |
Fees
| England | 25494 GBP for Whole course |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 25494 GBP for Whole course |
| Scotland | 25494 GBP for Whole course |
| Wales | 25494 GBP for Whole course |
| International | 50988 GBP for Whole course |
Summary
The Master of Studies (MSt) in Writing for Performance is designed for postgraduate students who wish to develop high-level theoretical skills and a vibrant and innovative creative practice within writing for a wide range of performance mediums.
Writing for performance is defined as making scripts or text for:
-
theatre
-
film/TV
-
radio drama
-
performance art podcasts
-
digital platforms
-
stand-up comedy
You’ll develop skills initially in all mediums and then be guided to choose a specific genre of script-making for the final project. You’ll develop the capacity to critically reflect on your own work, the work of your peer-group, and that of other professional writers.
This course is designed for people wishing to develop as dramatists to improve their professional careers in the entertainment industry as writers or directors, or to enhance their skills as dramaturgs/script editors to follow a career in literary management, publishing or agenting. You may also be interested in this course if you wish to enrich your creative writing/drama teaching practice at GCSE or on A-Level English Language or Literature courses.
Students on the MSt in Writing for Performance could include those currently working, or wishing to work, in the creative industries. This might include teachers, publishers, dramaturgs, literary managers, journalists and broadcasters.
The overall aims of the MSt in Writing for Performance are to:
-
enable students to develop high levels of expertise as writers of performance through engagement with forms of ‘embodied knowledge’, and ‘learning through doing’, within both group and individual contexts
-
facilitate students’ creative practice, and to encourage originality and experimentation with narrative structures and story-telling
-
use theory and philosophy to develop and enhance students’ creative practice through engagement with performance theory and the critical history of performance
-
identify, encourage, and consolidate the distinct and individual strengths within students’ work
-
explore, both critically and creatively, the world of dramatic writing across a range of performance genres and mediums
-
develop skills relevant to professional development for those working in creative, pedagogic, or industry contexts
-
create a safe and empathetic teaching environment that students can trust, in order that they may produce their most innovative creative work
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | We welcome applications from students with a variety of backgrounds and professional experiences. As part of our admissions process, you’ll need to meet certain requirements and make sure you’re able to attend teaching sessions in the UK. Typically, we expect a good UK undergraduate degree, such as a 2.1, or international equivalent. If your degree is not from the UK, check international qualifications on the University’s postgraduate site to find the equivalent in your country. If you do not meet the standard entry requirements, we still encourage you to apply. You’ll need to show you have relevant, professional experience that makes you a strong candidate, and/or have completed higher-level study. Please include this information when you apply. |
Fees
| England | 25494 GBP for Whole course |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 25494 GBP for Whole course |
| Scotland | 25494 GBP for Whole course |
| Wales | 25494 GBP for Whole course |
| International | 50988 GBP for Whole course |
Summary
Students on the MSt in Writing for Performance could include those currently working, or wishing to work, in the creative industries. This might include teachers, publishers, dramaturgs, literary managers, journalists and broadcasters.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Location | Cambridge University The Old Schools Trinity Lane Cambridge CB2 1TN |
Summary
The Master of Studies (MSt) in Writing for Performance is designed for postgraduate students who wish to develop high-level theoretical skills, and a vibrant and innovative creative practice within writing for a range of performance mediums. Writing for Performance is defined as scripts for theatre, film/TV, radio drama, comedy, or text for performance art/poetry/installations, and for digital platforms. The programme aims to facilitate experimental creative writing practices, while developing students’ ability to think conceptually about performance theories, histories, traditions and forms. The MSt is taught over two years in short, intensive study blocks. It has been designed to be accessible to those in full- or part-time employment and to international students.
Progression for students who complete this course is provided in a number of ways: some students may progress onto a PhD in Creative Writing or in English Literature at other Universities, or they could go on to study the Postgraduate Certificate in Teaching Creative Writing at ICE.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|
Fees
| England | 21000 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 21000 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 21000 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 21000 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 36750 GBP for Year 1 |
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