Joining the unique ATA programme means you will spend one of your three years of study in the United States. In both the UK and US, you will perform roles in public productions directed by professional American and British practitioners, exploring a comprehensive range of disciplines, including acting for camera, musical theatre, directing, playwriting, children’s theatre and design. You will be closely tutored in a practical approach to the American ‘classics’ – including plays by Arthur Miller, Tennessee Williams and David Mamet – while also having the chance to work with experienced playwrights and composers on new work. Naturally, the programme also offers an excellent academic grounding in the history, politics and multi-ethnic culture of the United States.
Once you are equipped with an understanding of the traditions and innovations of American theatre and performance, you will be able to bring that understanding to the study and practice of theatre in Europe and beyond.
You will play a part in increasing awareness of the parallel and collaborative development of American and European performance arts and in the vibrant trans-Atlantic interchange of theatre practices.
The Programme at a glance
Year 1 (at Rose Bruford College)
Understanding American plays in their historical context
Exploring Broadway musical theatre
Acting, voice, movement and theatre making classes.
Year 2 (in the United States)
Studying national history and the development of America’s theatre
Performance, playwriting, directing, design and theatre making
Cultural research through ‘field trips’ to major cities and theatres.
Year 3 (at Rose Bruford College)
Examining shared aspects of theatre practice between America and Europe
Independent research projects initiated by students
Staff-directed public productions of contemporary American plays and musicals
Suggested A-Levels or equivalent subjects: English, Theatre Studies, History, Psychology, Drama. All applicants are invited for an audition.
For an explanation of qualifications, have a look at our IAG page on this site www.creativeway.org.uk/quals.
A Progression Agreement is a formal arrangement between two or more
education providers. It spells out what a learner needs to do to be
considered for a place on a named programme of study. Progression Agreements
may vary in the conditions they specify but they all aim to give guaranteed
pathways into higher education.
Advice on courses and careers:-
The Creative Way IAG team provides a specialist service for anyone
interested in finding out about courses and careers in the creative and
cultural industries. We can provide information direct to Students,
Parents/ Carers, Tutors and Careers Advisers via email, phone or organised
workshops and 1 to 1 sessions.
To find out more, visit our IAG page on this site on
http://www.creativeway.org.uk/IAG Or contact one of our career advisers: Matt Ball 07889 001764
m.ball@uel.ac.uk or Sarah
Comerford 07515 051509
s.comerford@uel.ac.uk