MA Theatre for Community and Education

MA Theatre for Community and Education
Validated by University of East Anglia

Two years (part-time) September Entry

Entry from September 2020.

Mountview’s MA in Theatre for Community and Education is a creative and challenging ensemble experience in the transformational power of theatre and theatre making.

In a society where access to the arts is at risk of being marginalised, this course develops the next generation of interdisciplinary theatre practitioners who will lead the way in providing meaningful arts experiences for all.

The course is aimed at practitioners interested in the potential of theatre arts to address social, political and educational issues in a broad range of settings.

It is a professional training, vocational experience and an education welcoming those practicing in youth, community and/ or education settings, including actors and performers looking to develop and diversify their career.

Working in a maximum cohort of 12 you will explore some of theatre’s most powerful ideas and practices. Learning and teaching involves thinking, making and doing through workshops, lectures, seminars and independent practice.

Throughout the course you will learn and develop skills in teaching, leading and facilitating creatively and imaginatively.

Teaching takes place one day a week with one long study weekend per term.

Assessments are varied and include essays, research talks, funding applications, education packs, presentations, case studies, performance and dissertation.

The dissertation project is defined by your area of interest and can be practice-based or written and can involve placements within arts organisations.

2020/21 Term Dates
Autumn term 4 September – 11 December 2020
Spring term 5 January – 1 April 2021
Summer term 19 April – 23 July 2021

Applied Theatre Practice & Pedagogies

Principles of theatre-making
Techniques
Pedagogies
Methods and approaches
Critical thinking

The Theory and Practice of Learning Through Theatre

Socio-political context and history of Theatre In Education
Power and the teacher/ facilitator/ leader
Practical workshop techniques and skills

Business and Management

Funding
Administration and leadership
Ethical Business practice
The 21st century cultural sector
Project management
Industry leaders
Practical application of business management

Policies and Agendas

Policies that shape the theatre and cultural sector
Diversity and difference
Practical inquiry into theatre and culture as tools for social transformation
Concepts of multiculturalism, pluralism and liberalism
Development of a portfolio of case studies of cultural agendas

Contemporary Arenas and Praxes of Applied Theatre

Education
Therapeutic possibilities for applied theatre
Rehabilitation
Crisis
Health and wellbeing
Corporate and professional development
Specialist groups and environments

Creative and Cultural Learning

The convergence of the creative and cultural
Museums, arts and heritage
Storytelling, music, film and mixed media
Design thinking and ideation
Adaptive learning and divergent thinking

Dissertation Project (Practical or Written)

Specific dissertation project
Research / Rehearsal time
Application of previous modules

Application Fee
Free

2020/21 UK/EU Students Course Fee
£4,650

2020/21 International Students Course Fee
£8,755

Additional Costs (e.g. cultural trips)
£100

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Fees are subject to annual review. One term’s notice will be given of any increases. There will be additional costs for cultural trips – allow around £100.

Mountview works with all students to discuss funding options.

Funding and Scholarships

Admission onto the course is by interview. Applicants must be aged 21 years or over at the start of the course. Students who do not hold an undergraduate degree will need to undertake an access assignment to establish suitability for undertaking the MA.

If an applicant’s first language is not English, and they have not been taught in English or studied to A Level standard in the UK, they will need to demonstrate an acceptable minimum level of competence through the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) (Band 6.5).

Mountview welcomes applications from people with disabilities and is keen to support all applicants to achieve their best. If applicants have any special requirements or access needs, these should be discussed with the course leader/administrator.

Mountview is committed to a comprehensive policy of equal opportunities for students in which individuals are selected and treated on the basis of their relevant merits and abilities. No applicant will receive less or more favourable treatment on grounds of sex, gender, sexual orientation, age, ethnic origin, disability, religion and marital/parental status or any comparable grounds.

Candidates are invited to Mountview for an interview with the Head of Programme at which they discuss their previous experience, interests and influences. There is no application fee.

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