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MA Theatre Criticism and Dramaturgy Duration
One year, full-time, October start | Fulltime, on-site attendance between July and August is not mandatory
unique course offering routes to dramaturgy and criticism > A > critical practice and theatre scholarship are central to the course
> E ngages with its London context and embraces the diverse theatre offerings of the city
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MA Theatre Criticism and Dramaturgy (180 credits/Level 7)
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Course Leader Dr Joel Anderson (see Staff, page 12)
Please see Important Information (page 120).
The cultural hub of London is the venue for the MA Theatre Criticism and Dramaturgy (MA TCD). The course balances theoretical study of theatre and performance with the development of diverse skills for dramaturgy and criticism, with applications in scholarship and across the creative industries. Engaging with theatre and performance practice of the past and the present, and attuned to the economy and ecology of the landscapes in which it takes place, MA TCD students embrace Central’s unique status as a conservatoire and a University of London college.
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This course is taught by way of six units, each of which is self-contained, focusing on a specific aspect of theatre and performance, followed by a final independent unit. At all points, learning combines critical reflection and the development of specific skills relevant to theatre criticism and dramaturgy, with a focus on appropriate outputs and practices. At various points, MA TCD students work collectively with students from across Central’s postgraduate portfolio, emerging theatre practitioners and scholars with a range of specialisms and interests.