Acting MFA - 2023/4
Awarding body
University of Surrey
Teaching institute
University of Surrey
Framework
FHEQ Level 7
Final award and programme/pathway title
MFA Acting
Subsidiary award(s)
| Award | Title |
|---|---|
| PGDip | Acting |
| PGCert | Acting |
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 | PRC72002 | 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
BYRNE Grainne (GSA)
Date of production/revision of spec
26/09/2024
Educational aims of the programme
- To deepen experiential knowledge, ability and understanding of the practice of acting
- To develop a comprehensive experiential understanding of the techniques and methodologies that constitute a personally evolved rehearsal process
- To enable an advanced knowledge of context, style, genre and form in the practice of acting
- To provide an ensemble training context for the development of professional acting skills based on practical understanding and reflective practice.
- To cultivate an ethos which values the artist as well as the actor-technician
Programme learning outcomes
| Attributes Developed | Awards | Ref. | |
| Develop a sophisticated toolkit of performance techniques | K | PGDip, MFA | |
| Develop creative and imaginative approaches to work in rehearsal and performance | K | PGCert, PGDip, MFA | |
| Acquire/demonstrate knowledge of a wide range of practices and performance styles | K | PGDip, MFA | |
| Acquire/demonstrate knowledge of a range of practices and performance styles | C | MFA | |
| Evaluate the relationship between performer, narrative, and performance context | C | PGCert, PGDip, MFA | |
| Develop a sophisticated understanding of style and genre | C | PGCert, PGDip, MFA | |
| Demonstrate engagement and consistency in the approach to skills acquisition | T | PGDip, MFA | |
| Communicate effectively in physical/verbal/written form | T | PGDip, MFA | |
| Demonstrate effective collaborative strategies | T | PGCert, PGDip, MFA | |
| Demonstrate the ability to work with disciplined self-awareness consistent in a professional context | P | PGCert, PGDip, MFA | |
| Develop a professional profile through selection and preparation of appropriate material | P | PGDip, MFA |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACTM039 | REHEARSAL PROJECT 1: SHAKESPEARE | Compulsory | 15 | 1 |
| ACTM040 | THE INTEGRATED BODY | Compulsory | 30 | Year-long |
| ACTM041 | THE WORKING ACTOR | Compulsory | 30 | Year-long |
| ACTM042 | REHEARSAL PROJECT 2: TWENTIETH CENTURY PLAY | Compulsory | 15 | Year-long |
| ACTM043 | INDUSTRY PRACTICE AND PERFORMANCE | Compulsory | 30 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACTM045 | PEDAGOGIES | Compulsory | 15 | 1 |
| ACTM046 | PERFORMANCE 2 | Compulsory | 15 | 1 |
| ACTM047 | NEW WORK FOR STAGE AND SCREEN | Compulsory | 30 | Year-long |
| ACTM048 | ADVANCED PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE | Compulsory | 60 | 2 |
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) | N | |
| Clinical Placement(s) (that are not part of the PTY scheme) | N | |
| Study exchange (Level 5) | N | |
| Dual degree | N |
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