Diploma Physical Theatre Practice

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 valuable Further Education qualification.

While we make every attempt to ensure the accuracy of course information, this is subject to change, as part of our continuous improvement process.

This course is currently offered on the date(s) and venue(s) listed below.

Method of Study	Starts	Ends	Based at	Apply
Full Time	20 Oct 2010	10 Jun 2011	Outreach	apply online

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

With support units that 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

Production work will be part of the experience, in a range of venues. Professional practitioners will lead and direct much of the work, supported by Adam Smith College Theatre Arts Staff.