Diploma Physical Theatre Practice
SCQF Level 8 - 9
A one year, full-time course at SCQF level 8/9; it offers an attractive chance for university graduates to get practical experience in an area they may have studied in theory only, it offers the HND graduate a specialist training and it offers the part-time or not fully-professional performer the chance to formalise their learning. It is a valuable opportunity for dancers, directors, teachers or drama workers to explore physical theatre, movement and devising skills, to show their work in a professional setting and to gain a unique Further Education qualification. The course has also attracted fine arts and sculpture graduates, street performers, singers, musicians, puppeteers and a performance poet or two.
What You Study
Running over 30 weeks, the course will include core units:
- Physical Theatre Performance Skills
- Physical Theatre Production
- Movement in Performance
- Integrated Performance
Support units may include:
- Scenography and Direction
- Performance Combat
- Puppetry
- Advanced Maskwork
- Street/Site Responsive Theatre
- Contextual Studies
Our work will involve explorations in:
- Clown
- Bouffon
- Physical Storytelling
- Neutral Mask
- Chorus
- Melodrama
Practical Projects
A range of production work will be an important part of the experience. Professional practitioners will lead and direct much of the work, supported by Adam Smith College Theatre Arts Staff.
Duration and Attendance
Three full-time days per week (Wed-Fri), based in Glasgow, October – June
Entry Requirements
One of the following:
- HND Acting and Performing
- Relevant performance experience or other qualifications will be considered on an individual basis
AND
- Successful workshop-audition and interview at a Glasgow venue. These are arranged periodically and you will be invited to attend.
Further Study
Post-Graduate study in relevant Physical Theatre courses throughout Europe.
Entry to post-graduate degree courses in Performing Arts is by audition, therefore formal articulation routes do not exist.
Career Opportunities
- Physical Theatre Practitioner/ Facilitator
- Independent Performer
- Clown Doctor
This course is currently offered on the date(s) and venue(s) listed below.
| Part Time Day |
26 Oct 2011
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13 Jun 2012
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Outreach |
course full |
| Full Time |
24 Oct 2012
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12 Jun 2013
|
Outreach |
apply online
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| Part Time Day |
24 Oct 2012
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12 Jun 2013
|
Outreach |
apply online
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While we make every attempt to ensure the accuracy of course information, this is
subject to change, as part of our continuous improvement process.