Overview
The vision of this program is to strive towards a teaching, learning and research center for Drama and Theatre studies in Borneo that focuses on local performing arts. The local performing arts culture is introduced through teaching and learning of its various under graduate courses, research, publication and community engagement.
The focus of this Drama and Theatre (Honours) programme from University Malaysia Sarawak is experimental theatre that embeds strong roots of local culture and technology. The Drama and Theatre program emphasizes theoretical and practical performing arts knowledge integrated with technology to produce sensitive, critical, creative and confident graduates in the performing arts, specifically in theatre, whom are able to offer idea and produce creative work. This holistic learning approach enables understanding, exploration, analysis of form and structure, management, creative process and production of drama and theatre.
The marketability of Drama and Theatre Program graduates are substantial and are not confined to Borneo, specifically Sarawak. The graduate of this program can join the professional work force as a scenographer, artistic director, actor, director, prop master, technical designer, audio designer, stage manager, event coodinator, lighting designer, production manager, event manager, cultural marketing officer, producer, academic officer at schools and higher learning institution, and cultural and arts officer.Career
Scenographer, artistic director, actor, director, prop master, technical designer, audio designer, stage manager, event coodinator, lighting designer, production manager, event manager, cultural marketing officer, producer, academic officer at schools or higher learning institutions, and cultural & arts officer.Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Among courses that are offered in this program are stage design, acting, directing, design for directors, scenography, theatre management, stage management, theatre production, Malaysian modern theatre, Mise en Scene, and dramatic theory and criticism.
- These courses are designed to empower students with strong professional values, and critical and analytical mind in the field of drama and theatre.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApplication deadline not specified.
Language
Delivered
Disciplines
Visual Arts Theatre & Dance View 6 other Bachelors in Theatre & Dance in MalaysiaAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
GCE A Level/ International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB)/ AUSMAT graduates recognized by the Malaysian government and approved by the university Senate
Tuition Fee
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International
2152 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 6458 EUR for the full programme during 36 months.
- Malaysian Students RM1,695
- International Students RM32,000
Living costs for Kota Kinabalu
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.