DRAMA (UAL)

University of the Arts London, Drama is your chance to discover something new about yourself! Whether you’re destined to be under the bright stage lights, or programming them, our exciting new course offers you the chance to develop your skills. This practical subject provides you with plenty of opportunities to perform and challenge you to create new, exciting work from the ground up. As you hone your performance skills through acting, voice and movement workshops, you will also learn how to create a theatre space, technical theatre skills and how to run a show.

The UAL Drama stands apart from other courses, as you have a lot of control over your learning, allowing you to play to your strengths and find opportunities to develop. You will develop a foundation of knowledge of performing and production, that will inform your studies and future ventures.

You will take part in several productions throughout your time at KGV, beginning with a Christmas show and ending in a Final Major Project, covering every aspect of theatre creation.

More about the course

What will I study

The UAL Drama stands apart from other courses, as you have a lot of control over your learning, allowing you to play to your strengths and find opportunities to develop. You will develop a foundation of knowledge of performing and production, that will inform your studies and future ventures.

You will take part in several productions throughout your time at KGV, beginning with a Christmas show and ending in a Final Major Project, covering every aspect of theatre creation. How are you assessed? Your progress will be marked individually for every project, whether as a performer, director, technician or stage manager. The more comfortable and creative you can be, the better. There is no exam! You are assessed in a variety of ways, including workshops, presentations and performances. At the end of your studies, you will have a portfolio of work which will support your future studies and endeavours.

Why choose Drama at KGV

Students can choose to study Performing Arts (combining Level 3 Dance and Drama) or as part of a broader A Level programme, providing flexibility for both dedicated performers and those seeking to combine their passion for the arts with other academic subjects.

The Performing Arts department offers you a supportive and exciting environment to create. We are a welcoming and inclusive space, where you will have freedom to explore the subject that you are passionate about.

This corner of the college has a homely feel and you will quickly be enveloped in the crazy world of performing arts. As part of this course, you will take part in workshops with industry professionals, developing skills that are easily transferable to any aspect of life and give you insight into how different areas of the industry works.

We have had students secure places at LMA, LIPA, Central School for Speech and Drama and even students going to study in New York! Through this course, you will have the opportunity to pursue performing arts at Higher Education and will develop skills that will serve you well as you enter this exciting industry.

Minimum Entry Requirements

In addition to a successful audition, you will need two GCSEs at grade 5, three at grade 4 and or including, English Language or Literature and Maths at grade 4 or above.