Musical Theatre MFA - 2023/4
Awarding body
University of Surrey
Teaching institute
University of Surrey
Framework
FHEQ Level 7
Final award and programme/pathway title
MFA Musical Theatre
Subsidiary award(s)
| Award | Title |
|---|---|
| PGDip | Musical Theatre |
| PGCert | Musical Theatre |
Professional recognition
Council for Dance, Drama and Musical Theatre (CDMT)
Accredited by the Council for Dance Education and Training (CDET).
Modes of study
| Route code | Credits and ECTS Credits | |
| Full-time | PRC72001 | 240 credits and 120 ECTS credits |
QAA Subject benchmark statement (if applicable)
Dance, Drama and Performance
Other internal and / or external reference points
N/A
Faculty and Department / School
Faculty of Arts, Business and Social Sciences - Guildford School of Acting
Programme Leader
WOOLFORD Julian (GSA)
Date of production/revision of spec
26/09/2024
Educational aims of the programme
- To deepen experiential knowledge, ability and critical understanding of the integrated practice of musical theatre.
- To develop a comprehensive theoretical and experiential understanding of the techniques and methodologies inherent in the practice of musical theatre.
- To enable an advanced knowledge of context, style, genre and idiom in the practice of musical theatre.
- To provide an ensemble training context for the development of professional skills based on practical and theoretical understanding and reflective practice.
- To enable the student to demonstrate originality in the application of knowledge, together with a practical knowledge of how to research and create independent practice.
Programme learning outcomes
| Attributes Developed | Awards | Ref. | |
| Demonstrate integrated skills in acting, singing and dancing to a professional level | K | PGDip | |
| Examine current and historical practitioners their theories and practices | K | PGCert, PGDip, MFA | |
| Understand and evaluate the lineage of the Musical Theatre profession | K | PGCert, PGDip, MFA | |
| Develop a sophisticated tool kit of performance techniques | K | PGDip, MFA | |
| Critically analyse, reflect upon and evaluate yours and others' work | C | PGDip, MFA | |
| Examine research theory and its application | C | PGDip, MFA | |
| Evaluate the relationship between the performer, the narrative, the rehearsal, and performance context | C | PGCert, PGDip | |
| Develop a performance, imagination and understanding of style and genre | C | PGDip, MFA | |
| Demonstrate discipline and consistency in a professional context | P | PGDip | |
| Develop a professional profile through selection, preparation and performance material | P | PGDip, MFA | |
| Communicate effectively in a physical, verbal or written forum | P | PGCert, PGDip | |
| Demonstrate effective collaborative skills within a creative process | P | PGCert, PGDip, MFA | |
| Develop and demonstrate the effective application of learned practices | T | PGDip | |
| Demonstrate creative, original and imaginative approaches to work in performance | T | PGDip, MFA | |
| Demonstrate a continually developing approach to skills acquisition | T | PGCert, PGDip, MFA | |
| Establish an understanding of the performing arts profession and the individuals¿ role within it | T | PGCert, PGDip |
Attributes Developed
C - Cognitive/analytical
K - Subject knowledge
T - Transferable skills
P - Professional/Practical skills
Programme structure
Full-time
This Master's Degree programme is studied full-time over two academic years, consisting of 240 credits at FHEQ level 7*. All modules are 15, 30, 45 or 60 credits and are either semester based or year-long. GSA delivers its provision across three teaching blocks, within the University of Surrey’s existing semester structure.
Possible exit awards include:
- Postgraduate Diploma (120 credits)
- Postgraduate Certificate (60 credits)
*some programmes may contain up to 30 credits at FHEQ level 6.
Programme Adjustments (if applicable)
N/A
Modules
Year 1 (full-time) - FHEQ Level 7
| Module code | Module title | Status | Credits | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MUTM028 | DANCE TECHNIQUE | Compulsory | 30 | Year-long |
| MUTM029 | VOCAL TECHNIQUE | Compulsory | 30 | Year-long |
| MUTM030 | ACTING TECHNIQUES | Compulsory | 15 | Year-long |
| MUTM031 | MUSICAL THEATRE PRACTICE: 1 | Compulsory | 15 | 1 |
| MUTM032 | MUSICAL THEATRE PRACTICE: 2 | Compulsory | 15 | Year-long |
| MUTM033 | PUBLIC PERFORMANCE | Compulsory | 15 | 2 |
Module Selection for Year 1 (full-time) - FHEQ Level 7
N/A
Year 2 (full-time) - FHEQ Level 7
| Module code | Module title | Status | Credits | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MUTM040 | ADVANCED SKILLS TECHNIQUES | Compulsory | 45 | Year-long |
| MUTM041 | PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE | Compulsory | 30 | Year-long |
| MUTM042 | PEDAGOGIES | Compulsory | 15 | 1 |
| MUTM043 | PUBLIC PERFORMANCE 2 - COLLABORATIVE ENSEMBLE | Compulsory | 15 | 1 |
| MUTM044 | PUBLIC PERFORMANCE 3 - NEW MUSICAL | Compulsory | 15 | Year-long |
Module Selection for Year 2 (full-time) - FHEQ Level 7
N/A
Opportunities for placements / work related learning / collaborative activity
| Associate Tutor(s) / Guest Speakers / Visiting Academics | Y | |
| Professional Training Year (PTY) | N | |
| Placement(s) (study or work that are not part of PTY) | Y | Yes |
| Clinical Placement(s) (that are not part of the PTY scheme) | N | |
| Study exchange (Level 5) | N | |
| Dual degree | N |
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Please note that the information detailed within this record is accurate at the time of publishing and may be subject to change. This record contains information for the most up to date version of the programme / module for the 2023/4 academic year.