Fine Art and Theatre (Hons) Lancaster University

Overview

Bridging practice and theory, this course in Fine Art and Theatre (Hons) at Lancaster University also enables you to develop your artistic voice through innovative theatre projects. Lancaster is a hub of art and cultural activity, offering you the opportunity to join a thriving creative community. Learn from professional artists and theatre practitioners and build valuable connections that will support your future career in art and theatre.

Why study Fine Art and Theatre at Lancaster?

• Choose a course that expertly combines practical skills with contextual knowledge, giving you a strong understanding of contemporary ideas, art movements and 21st century theatre

• Work with tutors who are practicing artists, scholars and theatre practitioners, exhibiting and publishing their work across a range of mediums

• Benefit from a forward-thinking curriculum that is firmly based on the skills and knowledge that will be needed in the theatre and art industry in years to come

• Tailor your studies by specialising in your chosen area of theatre such as acting, scenography, scriptwriting, directing or applied and community performance

Careers

This degree supports you in developing the ambition, confidence, and skills to produce fine art at a professional level or pursue a career in the theatre and performance sector.

You will understand the key entry points into the diverse pathways that artists' and theatre professionals’ careers can take, from your first experiences of installing and documenting your work, to the construction of portfolios, presentations and high-quality applications. Providing valuable critical thinking and creative skills, this course will open up many opportunities for working not just in the theatre or arts industry, but in many other sectors too.

Graduates of Fine Art and Theatre can pursue successful careers as:

• Professional Artists

• Performers

• Curators

• Directors

• Writers

• Producers

• Technicians

• Scenographers

• Digital Communications Managers

• Journalists

A significant number of our graduates also go on to set up their own theatre companies or small businesses.

Other graduates have gone on to pursue careers in:

• Community arts and drama

• Exhibition, Museum and Gallery Management

• Video and Media Production

• TV and Film Scenography

• Digital media

• Publishing

• Artefact Conservation