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Musical Theatre MFA
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Musical Theatre MFA

UNIVERSITY OF SURREY

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Full time | University of Surrey, Guildford | 2 years | SEP-25

Study mode

Full time

Duration

2 years

Start date

SEP-25

Key information
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Qualification type

MFA - Master of Fine Art

Subject areas

Musical Theatre

Course Summary

Why choose this course?This unique and innovative two-year Musical Theatre MFA course trains future generations of internationally renowned performers and professionals.We keep our cohorts small to ensure you get personal attention and contact from our expert teachers, who have extensive first-hand experience in professional theatre in the UK and internationally.You will be taught and advised by leading West End directors, casting agents, experienced professionals and leading academics, giving you a unique and comprehensive support network and knowledge base.You will have opportunities to showcase your skills via public productions and industry showcases. Particularly, you will get to perfrom in a new musical, allowing you to further develop skills through the challenges of creating original characters without reference to previous productions.GSA facilities rank amongst some of the best professional training facilities in the UK conservatoire sector. As part of the University of Surrey, our students also have full access to the university's facilities, offering you world-class conservatoire training in a top university environment. Truly the best of both worlds!Successful entry onto GSA’s MFA Musical Theatre means you’ll be part of a carefully selected and committed ensemble of performers-in-training, equipped with the self-discipline and motivation to master new skills and refine existing capabilities.

Modules

ACTING TECHNIQUES (15 Credits) - Core
This module is founded upon a commitment to integrate Acting with Text, Voice and the Body in order to acquire the requisite skills necessary for a career in Musical Theatre. A variety of acting classes operate together in order for the student to appreciate and explore the physical, emotional, conceptual and philosophical demands placed on the performer in any given space. Acting classes may explore; neutral mask, the practices of various theatre practitioners, improvisation, clown, commedia; plus study of the emotional dynamism of relationships, responding to behaviour, and the specific and differing demands that genre and style make on acting technique. Spontaneity, creativity and collaboration are encouraged to release imagination in order for the student to develop an awareness of themselves, to note their own physicality and vocal patterns and to consider the messages they may give to an audience. Text and Scene Study focuses on the basics of various theatre practitioners, plus diverse techniques used in the development of ?character?.
DANCE TECHNIQUES (30 Credits) - Core
MUSICAL THEATRE PRACTICE: 1 (15 Credits) - Core
MUSICAL THEATRE PRACTICE: 2 (15 Credits) - Core
PUBLIC PERFORMANCE (15 Credits) - Core
VOCAL TECHNIQUES (30 Credits) - Core
ADVANCED SKILLS TECHNIQUES (45 Credits) - Core
PEDAGOGIES (15 Credits) - Core
PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE (30 Credits) - Core
PUBLIC PERFORMANCE 2 - COLLABORATIVE ENSEMBLE (15 Credits) - Core
PUBLIC PERFORMANCE 3 - NEW MUSICAL (15 Credits) - Core

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£20,700

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£24,000

Entry requirements

A minimum of a 2:2 UK honours degree, or a recognised equivalent international qualification. Applicants who can demonstrate exceptional talent, and can satisfy the panel of their ability to successfully complete the course, may also be considered.

University information

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The University of Surrey was established in 1891, and has a rich history of education and innovation. Surrey welcomes more than 3,500 postgraduate students to its campus annually, and the university is home to an academic community which represents over 120 countries from around the world. Surrey is renowned for celebrating diversity and places cultural inclusivity at the centre of all its activities. Surrey is a research-driven university...more

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