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Prospectus 2018/19 Mountview Dramatic Training Prospectus 2018/19
Dramatic Training
Mountview is an amazing place. To succeed in this industry you need talent,
dedication and a broad range of skills. You
We think it’s one of the best places you need to learn to be adaptable and prepared
could possibly train if you want to work in for anything.
theatre – whether it’s on stage or backstage.
A diverse and detailed training is vital and at
Mountview’s staff is a group of passionate Mountview you will benefit from experienced
specialists with years of professional and inspiring teachers as well as from regular
experience who are committed to making visits by professionals who are working in the
sure each student has the best possible industry.
practical training for their future career. We
work in what is perhaps the most competitive Everything required is here to help you
of all occupations and are dedicated to prepare for what I think is the best career in
ensuring students leave Mountview 'industry- the world.
ready’ as creative, independent, dynamic
artists. Vikki Heywood CBE
Chairman
Stephen Jameson Sarah Preece
Principal & Artistic Director Executive Director The University of East Anglia is proud to
WELCOME
validate Mountview’s undergraduate and
postgraduate degrees.
Mountview’s vocational training is a perfect
complement to UEA’s global reputation for
study in the creative arts. We place a strong
emphasis on the importance of the student As President of Mountview it gives me real pleasure to
experience, and the significant contact introduce you to this fine drama school which enjoys a
through teaching time and personal support worldwide reputation for excellence.
that all students receive at Mountview is very
much in harmony with this ethos. This is the first step on your stimulating journey to
entering a complex and exciting industry. Of course
Professor David Richardson there is no easy route to success and there can be no
Vice-Chancellor, University of East Anglia guarantees, but professional training will prepare you
for the start of what I hope will be a long, fulfilling and
fruitful career.
If you come to Mountview you will attend a world-class
Mountview drama school where the staff is dedicated to helping
you get the very best out of your training no matter
Kingfisher Place
your background. This prospectus beautifully details the
Clarendon Road courses available to you whether you want to train for
London N22 6XF performance or the production arts.
020 8881 2201 · admissions@mountview.org.uk With very best wishes,
mountview.org.uk · @mountviewLDN
Dame Judi Dench CH, DBE
President
Contents
7 Dramatic Training
Performing on the world's stage
61 Theatre Production Arts –
Lighting
FdA
21 Acting
Foundation
BA (Hons)
Diploma
BA (Hons) / Diploma
MA
65 Theatre Production Arts –
Scenic Art & Prop Making
31 Actor Musician
BA (Hons) / Diploma
FdA
BA (Hons)
37 Musical Theatre 69 Theatre Production Arts –
Sound
Foundation
BA (Hons) / Diploma FdA
MA BA (Hons)
Diploma
47 Creative Producing
MA 73 Theatre Production Arts –
Stage Management
FdA
49 Musical Direction
PG Diploma
BA (Hons)
Diploma
MA
51 Site-Specific Performance 79 How to Apply
Admissions & Applications
MA
Auditions & Interviews
Fees & Funding
55 Theatre For Community &
Education
Accommodation
MA
84 About Mountview
Alumni
57 Theatre Directing
MA
Staff & Trustees
Artistic Associates & Guest Artists
Made at Mountview
91 Mountview Moves
to Peckham
Mountview is one of the UK’s foremost drama schools and is recognised as one of the best places in the world to train in musical theatre Performing on the world’s stage We provide the highest quality training for actors, directors, producers and theatre production artists and have a strong commitment to the specialised requirements of TV, film and radio. We offer intensive, practical training with all full-time students receiving over 30 hours of contact teaching each week, 36 weeks per year in our studios and in theatres across London. You will be taught in small groups and also receive regular one-to-one sessions with personal tutors and specialist practitioners.
Getting
results
The hands-on, intensive coaching you'll receive at Mountview nurtures thought, energy
and commitment. It provides the tools needed to succeed in a competitive industry.
The results speak for themselves: 95% of students work professionally within one year
of graduation.
As well as being taught by our experienced, full-time staff you will also work with current
theatre practitioners: directors, designers, choreographers, musical directors, producers,
actors, stage and production managers. This provides fantastic professional contacts on
completion of the course.
Ofsted Rated 95%
Of students
36 30+
Outstanding working
Weeks
per year
Hours
per week
within one year
mountview.org.uk 10
Open
to all
We encourage applications from everyone, no matter what your background.
We hold auditions across the UK and internationally and our nationwide scouting
partners identify talented young people from low-income families and offer free
auditions. Our admissions department will work with you to access available grants and
financial assistance.
Our day-long auditions include workshop classes and meet-and-greet sessions with
current students to ensure that you can get a feel for life and training at Mountview and
so we can see you at your relaxed best. Find out more on p 79
11 mountview.org.uk
Looking after you Your welfare and happiness are of prime importance and great emphasis is placed on pastoral care. Each week there are timetabled wellbeing classes placing mental and physical health at the heart of your training. You will be assigned a personal tutor who can advise you throughout your course and first years are teamed up with a second year “buddy” to provide support through your first terms with us. Our dedicated Student Welfare Manager works alongside the personal tutors and provides support and guidance to students with disabilities, mental health difficulties and specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia and dyspraxia. Mountview provides access to free counselling as well as induction sessions on stress management and nutrition. If you are eligible for funding through the Disabled Students Allowance you will be guided through the application process and we'll make reasonable adjustments if you have learning support needs. With only just over 400 students (including Foundation, Undergraduate and Postgraduate students) Mountview is a supportive and nurturing environment.
MAsterclasses and more Students often receive tickets to West End shows and benefit from masterclasses and Q&A events from leading actors and theatre creatives. Graham Norton, Sir Michael Boyd, Rosalie Craig, Michael Billington, Topher Campbell and Dame Judi Dench have all given recent masterclasses. Mountview students have recently performed on Michael Ball and Alfie Boe TV Special, The Elaine Paige Show on Sky Arts, at Almeida Theatre gala performances, at the Sam Wanamaker Festival, at the Royal Albert Hall and have toured to the World Shakespeare Festival in Germany. London is the best possible city for training actors and technical theatre artists and the world outside the rehearsal room undoubtedly plays as important a part in shaping students as the work within. During the course you'll work in a range of professional theatres and found spaces across the city.
Mountview
We are moving to a brand new home in the heart of Peckham in south London.
Just nine minutes from London Bridge and 12 from Victoria Station, Peckham is London’s new creative
heart. Our neighbours will include Camberwell College of Arts, Bold Tendencies, South London Gallery
is moving
and the Bussey Building as well as Shakespeare's Globe, Siobhan Davies Dance Company and the Old
and Young Vics.
In 2015 Vogue described Peckham as 'London’s cultural epicentre' and Time Out listed Peckham in its
Top 10 Places To Be 2017.
Construction is underway and we plan to open in autumn 2018. It will include two theatres, production
workshops, singing and music practice rooms, rehearsal studios, a TV and radio suites, specialist
performance library and CAD suite, cafe/bar and rooftop restaurant.
See page p91 for more information.One of the most beloved of
Acting
our national drama schools,
Mountview's commitment to
diversity has made it vital to the
future not just of British theatre,
but film and TV industries.
Foundation in Acting – Stephen Daldry CBE
Theatre Director
One year (full-time)
Mountview’s full-time Foundation-
level training focuses on three
key areas of artistic development:
creativity, technique and readiness
It is the equal focus on these three pillars that allows you to find and develop your
own artistic identity and process.
Our Foundation in Acting is led by the same full-time training team as our BA (Hons)
course and is designed to prepare students to become self-led creative artists as
well as to develop the skills needed to embark on further vocational acting training.
There are 16 places available each year. Students receive 30 to 36 hours of contact
teaching each week over two 15-week terms.
The course is made up of 55% skills training and 45% project-based work. Mountview’s Foundation in Acting delivers
a balance of preparing for future drama
Course Modules and components school auditions and preparing for a
life-long career. It is not just about how
Term 1 Term 2 to deliver a two-minute monologue – it
Skills is about unlocking creative impulse and
developing performance strength.
Acting Acting
TV & film TV & film
Improvisation Improvisation HOW TO APPLY
Actor & text Actor & text
Voice Voice Entry is based on performance at audition
Movement Movement and previous academic qualifications are
Singing Singing not essential.
Dance Dance
Verbatim theatre Application and audition information p80
Classical & contemporary monologues
Performance Project Work
Validated by Mountview
Truth & connection Research & development
Physical expression Audition preparation
Verbal/vocalisation Final show 2018/19 FEES
Shakespeare UK/EU Students: £8,000
Audition preparation
21 mountview.org.uk mountview.org.uk 22Acting
BA (hons) in Performance ‒ Acting
Diploma in Professional Acting
Three years (full-time)
Mountview's vocational actor
training will thoroughly prepare
you for a career in theatre, TV,
radio and film
The course develops technical skills In your second year you also work
through workshops and performances. closely with Mountview’s Industry Liaison
Classes are designed to inspire Manager to understand and prepare for
imaginative engagement and develop life as a working actor.
practical experience. They are places
where you can take risks, expand your The focus of the third year is film and
range and develop your strengths. public performance. You'll work with
professional directors to present a range
There are only 32 places available each of productions in venues across London
year. Taught in groups of up to 16, you'll and a West End showcase as well as
receive 36 hours of contact teaching time creating a voice and film showreel.
each week. Audiences include agents, casting
directors and other industry figures as
Study takes place over three 12-week well as the general public. If you have a
terms per year. USA work visa you also have the option
of a New York showcase (flights and
The first half of each term is devoted to accommodation costs apply).
skills classes whilst in the second half you This is a fantastic school. They gave me a
work on performance projects which are place when all the others rejected me and
presented in-house to fellow students changed my life.
and staff.
– Eddie Marsan Mountview Alumnus
23 mountview.org.ukCourse Modules and components
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3
Skills
Acting Acting Audition technique
Acting for camera Acting for camera Reflection on acting practice
Improvisation Singing & musical theatre
Actor & text Actor & text
Voice Voice
Speech Sight reading
Singing Movement & dance
Movement & dance Singing & music
Sight reading Radio
Verse Stage combat
Alexander Technique Career development
Research Reflection on acting practice
Reflection on acting practice
Performance
Realism project Shakespeare Three public productions
Ensemble project Comedy of Manners Industry showcase
Contemporary play 20th Century Realism TV showreel
American Recorded voicereel
Verbatim theatre
All modules are compulsory. This is a HOW TO APPLY
practical, vocational course which is
assessed both continuously and through Entry is based on performance at audition
specific assignments. You are required previous formal academic qualifications
to write a ‘reflection on acting practice’ are not essential.
during each year of the course which Application and audition information p80
supports your ability to interrogate and
reflect upon your learning. There are also Students who receive a Dance and Drama
supporting classes that are unassessed Award (DaDA) will work towards the Trinity
elements of the training including: College London Diploma in Professional
Alexander Technique, audition technique Acting in addition to completing the BA
and the third year professional showcase. (Hons) in Performance.
You have the opportunity to undertake the
Diploma in Professional Acting (validated
by Trinity College London) whilst following
the degree training. From the first audition, I knew that
Mountview was the school for me.
If you secure professional work in your
It has been the most incredible three
final year you may, subject to approval,
be assessed on this in place of one of years. I've met friends that I will hold
the public productions and still receive a dear for the rest of my life.
Degree/Trinity Diploma.
– ARIAN NIK BA in Performance (Acting)
2018/19 FEES Other costs
UK/EU Students: £12,900 Additional costs include black active wear for workshops,
International Students: £16,825 dance shoes and practice skirts for female period roles –
BA Validated by University of East Anglia Fees are subject to annual review and may increase in years allow around £180. In year 3 there will be additional costs
2 and 3 in line with inflation
Diploma Validated by Trinity College London One term’s notice will be given of any increases
for headshots and Spotlight membership
25 mountview.org.uk mountview.org.uk 26Acting
Ma in Performance ‒ Acting
One year (full-time)
Mountview’s MA in Performance – Acting is designed to give students with a previous
degree or relevant practical experience the skills and contacts to succeed as an actor.
The course develops technical
skills over an intensive three-term
programme of study and practice
There are only 32 places available each In the final term, you'll present a fully-
year. With over 36 hours of contact staged public production and professional
teaching time each week and taking place showcase attended by agents, casting
with a maximum of 16 students per class directors and other prominent industry
this postgraduate acting course delivers professionals. If you have a USA work
focused, hands-on training. visa you will also have the option of
a New York showcase (flights and
Over the first two terms you will take accommodation costs apply).
skills classes. These are complemented Assessment is based on work throughout
by performance projects including In your third term you'll also work the course. If you wish to complete the MA
contemporary writing, Shakespeare, closely with Mountview’s Industry Liaison you will attend a series of seminars and
European and American drama and Manager to understand and prepare for prepare a creative project. The MA is not
original devised work. life as a working actor. compulsory and if you don't take it you'll
be awarded a Postgraduate Diploma.
Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 HOW TO APPLY Training at Mountview was both the most
Skills challenging and rewarding experience I've
Entry is based on performance at audition.
Acting Classical scene work Audition technique If you don't hold an undergraduate degree
had. The support and guidance I received
Acting for camera Acting for camera Career development you will need to undertake an access whilst facing fears and insecurities that
Improvisation Recorded voice assignment to establish suitability for performing naturally brings was fantastic.
Voice Voice
undertaking the MA.
Movement & dance Movement & dance – Varun Sharma BA in Performance (Acting)
Singing Singing
Application and audition information p81
Performance
Open space Shakespeare Showcase
Contemporary play 1 Contemporary play 2 Public production
Television & film Validated by University of East Anglia
MA Creative Project
2018/19 FEES Other costs
Lectures Lectures Creative project UK/EU Students: £16,325 Additional costs include headshots, student membership
Seminars Seminars Presentation & written International Students: £18,350 to Spotlight, dance shoes, black active wear for
Tutorials Tutorials submission
workshops and rehearsals – allow around £500
27 mountview.org.uk mountview.org.uk 28ACTOR MUSICIAN
BA (hons) in Performance ‒ Actor
musician
Diploma in Professional Acting
Three years (full-time)
There is an ever-increasing
demand for performers who
combine first-rate acting ability
with a high level of musicianship
Mountview’s Actor Musician course Study takes place over three 12-week
develops these dual skills to the highest terms a year.
level, creating graduates who work
professionally as actors, musicians or as The first half of each term is devoted to
performers who can combine the two. skills classes whilst in the second half of
each term you will work on performance
You need to have a high level of projects which are presented in-house to
musicianship and be confident performing fellow students and staff.
but don't need to have taken formal music
exams to apply. In the second year you'll also work
closely with Mountview’s Industry Liaison
There are only 16 places available each Manager to understand and prepare for
year. Teaching mirrors Mountview’s life as a working actor.
actor training but with specialised music
elements and you'll receive 36 hours of The focus of the third year is film and
contact teaching time each week public performance and you'll work with
including one-to-one singing and professional directors to present a range
instrument lessons. of productions and a West End showcase
and create a voice and film showreel.
The course develops technical skills Audiences include agents, casting
through workshops and performance directors and other industry figures as well
opportunities. Over the course you'll as the general public. If you have a USA
produce a range of actor musician work visa you will also have the option
performance projects, working on of a New York showcase (flights and
Shakespeare, contemporary plays and accommodation costs apply).
musicals as well as devising original work
for the theatre.
31 mountview.org.ukCourse Modules and components
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3
Skills Mountview has taught me to be brave, to trust
Acting Acting Audition technique in the beauty of imagination and play, to feel
Improvisation Acting for camera Reflection on acting practice
Actor & text Actor & text safe in knowing there are no wrong choices,
Voice Voice just choices.
Speech Sight reading
Singing Movement & dance – Tayla Buck BA in Performance (Actor Musician)
Solo & ensemble music Singing
Musicality Solo & ensemble music
Music theory & repertoire Music theory & repertoire
Movement & dance Stage combat
Alexander Technique Career development
Research Reflection on acting practice
Reflection on acting practice
Performance
Realism project Classic book musical Three public productions
Ensemble project Modern play Showcase
Music & text project Shakespeare TV showreel
Modern book musical Recorded voicereel
Devised dance
All modules are compulsory. This is a HOW TO APPLY
practical, vocational course which is
assessed both continuously and through Entry is based on performance at audition
specific assignments. You are required previous formal academic qualifications
to write a ‘reflection on acting practice’ are not essential.
during each year of the course which Application and audition information p80
supports your ability to interrogate and
reflect upon your learning. There are also Students who receive a Dance and Drama
supporting classes that are unassessed Award (DaDA) will work towards the Trinity
elements of the training including: College London Diploma in Professional
Alexander Technique, musicality, Acting in addition to completing the BA
audition technique and the third year (Hons) in Performance.
professional showcase.
You have the opportunity to undertake the
Diploma in Professional Acting (validated
by Trinity College London) whilst following
the degree training.
If you secure professional work in the
final year you may, subject to approval,
be assessed on this in place of one of
the public productions and still receive a
Degree/Trinity Diploma.
If you have ABRSM Grade 8-level playing
and wish to take a Diploma in Music
qualification you will be able to do so
through extra-curricular study.
2018/19 FEES Other costs
UK/EU Students: £12,900 Additional costs include black active wear for workshops,
International Students: £16,825 dance shoes and practice skirts for female period roles –
BA Validated by University of East Anglia Fees are subject to annual review and may increase in years allow around £180. In year 3 there will be additional costs
2 and 3 in line with inflation
Diploma Validated by Trinity College London One term’s notice will be given of any increases
for headshots and Spotlight membership
33 mountview.org.uk mountview.org.uk 34Musical Theatre
Foundation in Musical theatre
One year (full-time)
Mountview’s Foundation finely
balances core technique training
across acting, singing and dance
while developing creativity and
artistic identity
Led by the same full-time training team as our BA (Hons) course, the Foundation
in Musical Theatre is focused equally on the triple disciplines of acting, singing
and dance.
The course is all about helping you find your own creative voice and developing HOW TO APPLY
the technique needed to progress onto further vocational training.
Entry is based on performance at audition
There are 32 places available each year. You will receive 30 to 36 hours of contact previous formal academic qualifications
teaching each week over two 15-week terms. are not essential.
The course is made up of 60% skills training and 40% project-based work. Application and audition information p80
Course Modules and components
Term 1 Term 2
Skills The Foundation in Musical Theatre was one of the best years
Acting Acting of my life – full of fantastic opportunities and the chance to
Actor & text Improvisation experiment and prepare for the challenges ahead. There was
Creative practice Classical monologue never a dull day and my mind was constantly blown away by
Dance: jazz & ballet Dance: jazz & ballet
information and discoveries!
Singing: ensemble, repertoire, Singing: ensemble, acting through
technique & musicality song, technique – Heather Porte Foundation in Musical Theatre
Individual singing lessons Individual singing lessons
Voice Voice
Movement Movement
Performance Project Work Validated by Mountview
Truth & connection Audition preparation 2018/19 FEES
Classic book musical Research & development UK/EU Students: £9,950
Contemporary musical Final show
Audition preparation
37 mountview.org.uk mountview.org.uk 38Musical Theatre
BA (hons) in Performance ‒
Musical Theatre
Diploma in Professional
Musical Theatre
Three years (full-time)
25 years ago Mountview created
the UK's first specialist three-year
musical theatre course and our alumni
continue to dominate the industry
There are only 36 places available each In the second year you'll also work
year and you'll receive 36 hours’ contact closely with Mountview’s Industry Liaison
teaching time – including one-to-one Manager to understand and prepare for
singing lessons – each week. life as a working actor.
The course develops technical skills The focus of the third year is film and
through practical classes, workshops and public performance and you'll present
performances and is split equally between a range of productions in venues across
the three essential musical theatre skills: London and a West End showcase as well
acting, singing and dance. as create a voice and film showreel.
Study takes place over three 12-week Audiences include agents, casting
terms a year. directors and other industry figures as
well as the general public. If you have a
The first half of each term is devoted to USA work visa you also have the option
skills classes whilst in the second half of a New York showcase (flights and
of each term you'll work on in-house accommodation costs apply).
performance projects.
39 mountview.org.ukCourse Modules and components The course at Mountview has been fantastic
preparation for working in the industry.
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3
Skills – Simbi Akande BA in Performance(Musical Theatre)
Acting Acting Jazz
Improvisation Acting for camera Ballet
Actor & text Actor & text Tap
Voice Stage combat Singing
Speech Voice Devising
Singing Sight reading Audition techinique
Music theory Singing Reflection on acting practice
Jazz Jazz
Ballet Ballet
Tap Tap
Movement Movement
Alexander Technique Music theory
Research Acting through song
Reflection on acting practice Career development
Reflection on acting practice
Performance
Realism project Classic book musical Three public productions
Ensemble project Modern play Showcase
Song & dance project Shakespeare TV showreel
Modern book musical Recorded voicereel
Devised dance
All modules are compulsory. This is a HOW TO APPLY
practical, vocational course which is
assessed both continuously and through Entry is based on performance at audition
specific assignments. You are required and previous academic qualifications are
to write a ‘Reflection on Acting Practice’ not essential.
during each year of the course which Application and audition information p80
supports your ability to interrogate and
reflect upon your learning. There are also Students who receive a Dance and Drama
supporting classes that are unassessed Award (DaDA) will work towards the Trinity
elements of the training including: College London Diploma in Professional
Alexander Technique, devising, Musical Theatre in addition to completing
audition technique and the third year the BA (Hons) in Performance.
professional showcase.
You have the opportunity to undertake the
Diploma in Professional Musical Theatre
(validated by Trinity College London) whilst
following the degree training.
If you secure professional work in the
final year you may, subject to approval,
be assessed on this in place of one of
the public productions and still receive a
Degree/Trinity Diploma.
2018/19 FEES Other costs
UK/EU Students: £14,125 Additional costs include black active wear for workshops,
International Students: £16,825 dance shoes and practice skirts for female period roles –
BA Validated by University of East Anglia Fees are subject to annual review and may increase in years allow around £330. In year 3 there will be additional costs
2 and 3 in line with inflation
Diploma Validated by Trinity College London One term’s notice will be given of any increases
for headshots and Spotlight membership
41 mountview.org.uk mountview.org.uk 42Musical Theatre
Ma in Performance ‒ Musical Theatre
One year (full-time)
Mountview is recognised as one of the
best places in the world to train for a
career in musical theatre
Our MA is aimed at students with a Over the first two terms you'll take
previous degree (in any subject) and some skills classes. These are complemented
experience in musical performance. There by performance projects including
are only 32 places available each year contemporary and classic book musicals.
and you'll receive over 36 hours’ contact
teaching time each week in groups of 16 In the final term, you'll present a fully-
or fewer. staged public production and professional
showcase attended by agents, casting
The MA develops technical skills directors and other prominent industry
through practical classes, workshops and professionals. American students have the
performances and is split equally between option of a showcase in New York (flights
the three essential musical theatre skills: and accommodation costs apply).
singing, dancing and acting. You will
receive one-to-one singing classes In the third term you will also work closely
each week. with Mountview’s Industry Liaison Manager
to prepare for life as a working actor.
Term 1 Term 2 Term 3
Skills Assessment is based on work throughout HOW TO APPLY
Acting Classical scene work Audition technique the course. If you wish to complete the
Improvisation Acting for camera Career development MA you'll prepare for a creative project Entry is based on performance at audition.
Approaches to text Recorded voice through a series of seminars. The MA If you don't hold an undergraduate
Voice Voice
module is not compulsory and if you degree you will need to undertake an
Dance & movement Dance & movement access assignment to establish suitability
don't wish to take it you will be awarded a
Singing & music Singing & music for undertaking the MA.
Postgraduate Diploma.
Performance
Open space Scene into song Devised musical workshop Application and audition information p81
Modern text Book musical 2 Showcase
Book musical 1 Public production
Creative Project Validated by University of East Anglia
Lectures Lectures Creative project
2018/19 FEES Other costs
Seminars Seminars Presentation & submission of
UK/EU Students: £17,350 Additional costs include headshots, student membership
Tutorials Tutorials project map
International Students: £19,875 to Spotlight, black active wear for workshops and
rehearsals and dance shoes – allow around £500
43 mountview.org.uk mountview.org.uk 44Creative The MA in Creative Producing provides
students with invaluable skills and networking
opportunities to place them firmly within the
Producing
theatre industry.
– Ellie Cloughton MA in Creative Producing
Ma in Creative Producing
One year (full-time)
Mountview’s MA in Creative Producing
explores and provides experience and
the skills needed to be a successful
theatre producer
Running since 2015, 100% of graduates Theory and case study work over the first
have already gone on to work two terms are combined with practical
professionally in the UK and internationally, experience and a series of guest lectures.
both on their own projects and with You will create your own public work
companies including Headlong, Theatre and produce a production as part of
Royal Stratford East, Live Theatre in Mountview’s Directors/Producers Season in
Newcastle, Park Theatre and Jermyn third terms.
Street Theatre.
All modules are compulsory. There is Mackintosh Ltd) with a programme of
There is a maximum of 12 places available.
assessment throughout based on essays seminars featuring more than 40 of the
and presentations. UK's leading independent producers/
theatremakers.
Course Modules and components Teaching days are Wednesday and
Thursday. There are eight hours of lectures
Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 and two hours’ tutorials and seminars HOW TO APPLY
Skills Creative Practice each week. In addition, you will be Entry is based on an interview with the
Arts ecology Finance & fundraising Solo play as part of Creative expected to carry out two days per week Head of Course. If you don't hold an
Arts business Marketing & audience Producers’ festival of self-led study. undergraduate degree you will need
Licencing & royalties development Collaboration with MA to undertake an access assignment to
Dramatic critical practice & Commercial producing & Theatre Directors on larger The course is led by Chris Grady (who led establish suitability for undertaking the MA.
commissioning general management scale work the MA course at Anglia Ruskin University,
Theatre making & producing Touring Reflective evaluation and was previously CEO of Buxton Opera Application and audition information p81
in the not-for-profit sector Digital futures and Head of Licensing for Cameron
Understanding technical
theatre
International collaboration
& presentation Validated by University of East Anglia
2018/19 FEES
UK/EU Students: £8,275
International Students: £16,825
47 mountview.org.uk mountview.org.uk 48My time at Mountview has been
demanding, exciting, bundles of fun and
Musical
most importantly extremely rewarding.
Every day brought a new challenge, a new
person to meet and a new experience.
Direction
– Lauren Ronan MA in Musical Direction
PG Diploma/MA in Musical Direction
One year (full-time)
This is intensive professional
training for highly skilled
musicians embarking on a career
as a musical director
Mountview is one of the UK’s leading Assessment is based on work throughout
musical theatre trainers and the ideal the course. If you solely want to develop
springboard for a career in musical practical skills and make industry contacts Course Modules and components
direction. The course is suited to you may opt to take the PG Diploma.
advanced pianists, accompanists and If you wish to explore an additional Term 1 Term 2 Term 3
conductors who have proven experience analytical pathway you can prepare for Skills Performance
working with singers, actors and a creative MA project through a series
One-to-one keyboard technique One-to-one keyboard technique Assistant MD or MD on public
instrumentalists. There is a maximum of of seminars.
Playing orchestral reductions Audition rep musical
six places available each year. Accompanying Keyboard programming Reflective journal
HOW TO APPLY Arranging & orchestration Voice & singing technique MA presentation
The course takes place over 45 weeks split Conducting & cueing Coaching a singer
into three terms. Entry is based on interview with the Acting through song Reflective journal
Head of Course. If you don't hold an Reflective journal
Throughout the year you'll participate undergraduate degree will need to
Performance
in tutorials with leading practitioners undertake an access assignment to
establish suitability for undertaking Assistant MD on in-house or Concert, in-house project or
and industry specialists. You will assist
the MA. public musical public show
professional musical directors on in-house
and public musical productions and lead
musically on selected performances. Application and audition information p81
Validated by University of East Anglia
2018/19 FEES
PG Dip UK/EU Students: £8,275
MA UK/EU Students: £10,150
International Students: £16,825
49 mountview.org.uk mountview.org.uk 50Site-Specific
Performance
Ma in Site-Specific Performance
One year (full-time) Entry from January 2019
“Geraldine Pilgrim is the reason site-specific work
is known and loved in the UK – whenever you see
site-specific or ‘immersive' theatre, you’re seeing the
influence of her groundbreaking work.”
– Poppy Keeling Producer, Creative Learning, Complicite
Term 1 Term 2 Term 3
Mountview’s MA in Site-Specific Geraldine Pilgrim has been making site-
Performance is provided in partnership specific performances and installations for Site Requirements and Context Site-specific practical
Practice dissertation
with Shoreditch Town Hall. The first course over twenty years in sites including empty Lectures & open seminars
of its kind in the UK, the MA will be led office blocks, schools, hotels, swimming Site practicalities from leading practitioners, You will research, develop &
by Geraldine Pilgrim, a world-renowned pools, factories, hospitals, stately homes Production planning focussing on methodologies, produce a substantive piece
practitioner in the creation of site-specific and parks. Her connections to companies practice & innovation of site-specific theatre
work. The course is for students interested including Complicite, Punchdrunk, Licensing
Shadowing: work-based In the stages of developing
in highly specialised training across all DreamThinkSpeak, Secret Cinema and Design, including space, learning & personal this work, you will show your
elements of site-specific practice. National Theatre Studio ensure that lighting, sound & visual engagement ideas at an interim exhibition
you will have access to a rich network of effects and receive critical support
There is a maximum of eight students contacts as well as fine-tuned expertise. Inspirational site visits and feedback
per cohort. Directing & Site
You will document the process
The course is aimed at practitioners with Residency
and deliver supporting
Site-specific theatre is a fast-growing art an art or drama background wanting to Skills
Individual short self-devised written materials towards this
form that has captured the imagination diversify their artistic skills. Applications Practical workshops from the site-specific project directing practical dissertation
of theatre and fine art practitioners are also welcomed from those who are course leader, Mountview other students
throughout the UK and internationally. currently studying at BA level. staff & visiting practitioners
A UK or overseas residency
True site-specific theatre engages with A short, London-based working collaboratively to
a chosen site’s history, atmosphere and Learning will cover practical skills and collaborative site-specific create & realise a site-specific
architecture to underpin devised or creative realisation as well as theoretical performance performance
text-based narratives. Site-specific theatre and methodological investigation. The
is an art form in its own right, allowing a three terms will break down as follows:
space to inform the final performance and
acknowledging that the performance can
only happen in the specific site.
51 mountview.org.uk mountview.org.uk 52Teaching will take place both at
Mountview’s Peckham home and at
Shoreditch Town Hall. Mountview’s
collaboration with Shoreditch Town Hall
will root you in a professional space
enabling practical experimentation with
the site-specific form and connection to
established artists.
Strong emphasis is placed on learning
through practice. There is continuous
assessment across all modules.
Assessment is based on coursework
covering the skills elements of the course
and marking of practical work.
HOW TO APPLY
Entry is based on an interview at which
you will be invited to talk about previous
experience, interests and inspiration. You
will be required to provide a portfolio
demonstrating your interests and/or prior
learning or experience.
Application and audition information p81
Subject to Validation by University of East Anglia
2018/19 FEES Other costs
UK/EU Students: £10,150 There will be additional costs for cultural trips
International Students: £16,825 and site residency – allow around £100
53 mountview.org.uk mountview.org.uk 54Course Modules
Theatre for
Applied theatre & cultural arts
Practitioners & theorists
Participation groups
Community &
Applied theatre conventions
Young people – the theory &
practice of learning through theatre
Education
TIE movement
Youth engagement
School & education structure
Business & management
Ma in Theatre for Community & Marketing
Funding & planning
Education Administration & legal compliance
Application, enrolment &
communications
Two years (Part-time) Entry from May 2019
Community Culture & Diversity
Cultural & community development
an ensemble-based programme Collaboration & partnerships
Theatre for social activism & change
exploring the use of theatre to address
social, political and and educational Dissertation
issues in a wide range of settings
The course is aimed at practitioners Working in a maximum cohort of 10 Teaching will take place on Mondays
currently working in youth or community students you will investigate national and allowing you to work during the rest of
theatre, music or the creative arts as well international, historical and established the week. There will also be one long
as at actors and performers looking to methods and theories, as well as new study weekend each term.
develop and diversify their career. It is and emerging best practice in the field of
designed to allow practitioners to work applied theatre arts. Strong emphasis is placed on learning
alongside training. through practice. There is continuous
Learning will be both theoretical and assessment across all the compulsory
In a society where access to the arts is practice-based, encouraging participation, modules.
at risk of being marginalised, this course provocation and academic reflection.
develops a new generation of practitioners Facilitator skills will be developed HOW TO APPLY
who will lead the way in breaking down throughout the course. The five
barriers to engagement and widen compulsory modules covered breakdown Entry is based on an interview at which
participation in the arts. as follows: you will be invited to talk about previous
experience, interests and inspiration.
Application and audition information p81
Subject to Validation by University of East Anglia
2018/19 FEES Other costs
UK/EU Students: £10,150 There will be additional costs for cultural trips
and site residency – allow around £100
55 mountview.org.uk mountview.org.uk 56Theatre Directing
Ma in Theatre Directing
One year (full-time)
An intensive, practical course for
prospective theatre directors
Mountview’s Theatre Directing students The core principle is to develop the unique
have gone on to work for the UK’s leading voice of each student director.
theatre companies, in the West End and
on Broadway. Graduates have a reputation The course takes place over 45 weeks
for clarity, imaginative engagement and split into three terms. It blends lectures, Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 HOW TO APPLY
leadership and include Michael Longhurst seminars and workshops with practical The actor’s process Rehearsal techniques Rehearsal techniques
(Amadeus National Theatre, Caroline or work as a director – both assisting (devising) (staging) Entry is based on an
Change CFT/Hampstead Theatre), Joe professional directors and leading on Rehearsal techniques (actor interview at which
& text) Working with movement Interpretation & realisation
Murphy (Woyzeck Old Vic), Maria Aberg film and theatre projects. What makes you will be invited to
(Dr Faustus RSC, Fantastic Mr Fox Lyric Mountview’s course stand out is that in Structure of dramatic writing Developing an approach Collaborating with design & talk about previous
Hammersmith) and Iqbal Khan (Antony and the third term you will direct your own Developing an approach production experience, interests
Theatre history project
Cleopatra RSC). public showcase production working with a Theatre history project Dramaturgy project
and inspiration.
producer, designer and a paid cast. Interpretation & realisation
Teaching is led by Peter James CBE, Public production two Application and audition
Collaborating with design &
co-founder of Liverpool Everyman, former All modules are compulsory. There is production information p81
Artistic Director of Sheffield Theatres, continuous assessment and you will have
Production planning &
Lyric Hammersmith and Principal Emeritus regular tutorials with the course leader
processes
of LAMDA. Peter is supported by throughout the course, supporting module
resident and freelance staff and leading elements and working towards your self- Public production one
professional theatre practitioners from developed MA public directing project. Dramaturgy project
various disciplines. This project is backed up with a written
dissertation.
The course helped me engage with written plays, actors, creatives and
technicians in a much deeper, more meaningful and clear way than before. Validated by University of East Anglia
– Lilach Yosiphon MA in Theatre Directing 2018/19 TERM DATES 2018/19 FEES
28 August – 7 December 2018 UK/EU Students: £13,725
7 January – 5 April 2019 International Students: £16,825
23 April – 12 July 2019
Dates subject to confirmation
57 mountview.org.uk mountview.org.uk 58Lighting
FdA in Theatre Production Arts ‒
Lighting
Two years (full-time)
BA (hons) in Theatre Production
Arts ‒ Lighting
Three years (full-time)
Diploma in Theatre Production
Arts
One year (full-time)
Mountview has been training
lighting designers and technicians
for over 40 years
Our vocational, hands-on course has seen a fast-track training and a three-year BA
graduates go on to be Chief Electrician at (Hons) bringing greater experience and the
the Royal Shakespeare Company, freelance possibility of design roles. For students with
production electricians, and notable previous experience who are looking to
lighting designers. formalise their skills and develop industry
contacts Mountview also offers a one-year
We offer three training levels: a two-year Diploma in Theatre Production Arts.
Foundation Degree (FdA) which provides
61 mountview.org.ukThere are only eight places available across Lighting training covers: Diploma course Modules
the FdA and BA (Hons) courses and two on
the Diploma. • Hands-on training with contemporary Term 1 Term 2 Term 3
lighting equipment, both generic and Skills
Our practical training runs over 30 hours moving lights Pathway Studies 1 Research Project Professional Development
per week, 36 weeks per year. It begins
• Lighting systems and supporting Pathway Studies 2
with workshops covering core skills in all
paperwork
areas of Production Arts in small cohorts Practice
with training from experienced industry • Understanding and designing of
Production Practice Professional Practice 2
professionals. You then move quickly on temporary power systems
to practical show roles in lighting. • Rigging and focusing Industrial Placement
Mountview produces around 26 plays and • Construction of electrical practicals Professional Practice 1
musicals each year giving you a vast array
• Programming and operating state-of-
of learning experiences.
the-art lighting consoles
HOW TO APPLY
Strong emphasis is placed on learning • Computerised drafting and visualisation
(Vectorworks and WYSIWYG) Entry is based on an interview at which
through practice. There is continuous
• Networking, soldering and other skills you will be invited to talk about previous
assessment across all the compulsory
needed by the modern production experience, interests and inspiration.
modules. Assessment is based on
coursework covering the skills elements professional
Application and interview information p81
of the course and marking of practical • Lighting design for plays and musicals
show roles. of all sizes (BA only)
FdA/BA Course Modules and components
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 – BA (hons) only
Skills
Introduction to key practical Masterclasses & advanced Professional development:
& research skills technical lessons further career planning, websites, CV
developing key lighting writing, mock interviews &
Production skills: lighting,
production skills work placements
sound, stage management &
applied arts Professional career Specialist practical research
development project
Scenography & applied
practice Work placed learning (FdA
only)
Professional career
development
Practice
Assistant level role/s on Deputy level role/s on four to Lead lighting roles on public
public productions six public productions productions including lighting
design work if appropriate
FdA and BA Validated by University of East Anglia
Diploma Validated by Mountview
2018/19 FEES (FdA/BA) (Diploma) Fees are subject to annual review and Other costs
UK/EU Students: £9,175 UK/EU Students: £6,625 may increase in years 2 and 3 in line Additional costs include a basic tool kit and Personal
International Students: £16,825 with inflation. One term’s notice will Protective Equipment (PPE) (boots, hard hat, gloves,
be given of any increases.
reflective bibs) and transport – allow around £400
63 mountview.org.uk mountview.org.uk 64Scenic Art and
Prop making
FdA in Theatre Production Arts ‒
Scenic Art and Prop making
Two years (full-time)
BA (hons) in Theatre Production
Arts ‒ Scenic Art and Prop making
Three years (full-time) Entry from September 2020
scenic arts have been an essential
part of Mountview's production arts
training for 40 years. In 2018 we are
launching two new dedicated courses
The two new programmes (subject to There is a maximum of eight places
validation) will offer specialist vocational available each year with practical training
training in scenic art and prop making for running over 30 hours per week, 36 weeks
theatre, film, TV and related industries such per year.
as theming and heritage.
The range of public productions
A two-year Foundation Degree (FdA) in Mountview produces gives a vast array of
Scenic Art and Prop Making provides a learning opportunities.
fast-track training, and a one-year top-up
(from 2020) allows FdA graduates to gain a
BA (Hons).
65 mountview.org.ukThe FdA programme places a strong Scenic Art and Prop Making training covers:
emphasis on developing specialist skills
and practical problem solving in scenic • Puppetry and puppet making
art and prop making. You'll learn a range • Prosthetics and special effects make-up
of skills and processes from traditional
• Painting scenic cloths and gauzes
and established methods and materials to
new and future-facing technologies. The • Specialist paint finishes and effects
course has strong links with the industry • Mould making and casting
and opportunities for work-based learning. • Fantasy character costume construction
As an FdA graduate you will be prepared
• Upholstery and furniture making
to enter the workplace at an assistant level,
with a broad range of skills making you • Sculpting and modelling using
highly employable. specialist materials
• Working with timber, plastics, metals,
A BA (Hons) top-up year allows you to resins, foams and fabrics
explore more advanced creative and • Career development and
management roles. You will take on a entrepreneurial skills
minimum of two major roles on productions
through the year. A specialist research
Strong emphasis is placed on learning
project requires you to apply advanced
through practice, and the majority of work
research skills to extend knowledge in a
across all the modules is continuously
particular area of interest.
assessed. Skills modules will be assessed
through coursework and practice modules
through assessment of production roles.
FdA/BA Course Modules and components
Year 1 FDA Year 2 FDA Year 3 – BA (hons) Top-up
Skills
Introduction to skills, Introduction to Taught classes & project work
processes & materials management, career covering advanced scenic art
fundamental to prop development planning & & prop making skills, project &
making & scenic art entrepreneurial skills. team management
Application of skills & Applied craft skills include: Masterclasses & seminars
processes to production life casting, costume
Specialist Research Project
cutting, figurative painting,
Craft skills include: working
prosthetics, makeup, fantasy
with fabrics, furniture
& sci-fi
making, large-scale scenic
cloths, soft props, puppetry
& painting gauzes
HOW TO APPLY
Entry is based on an interview at which
you will present a portfolio of art and
Practice design work, and will be invited to talk
Assistant level role/s on Deputy & Assistant level Lead roles on public productions about previous experience, interests and
public productions roles on public productions inspirations. There are no academic entry
requirements.
Application and interview information p81
2018/19 FEES (FdA/BA) Other costs
UK/EU Students: £9,175 Additional costs include a basic tool kit and Personal
International Students: £16,825 Protective Equipment (PPE) (boots, hard hat, gloves,
Fees are subject to annual review and may increase in years 2 and 3 in line reflective bibs) and transport – allow around £400
Subject to Validation by University of East Anglia with inflation. One term’s notice will be given of any increases.
67 mountview.org.uk mountview.org.uk 68Sound
FdA in Theatre Production Arts ‒
Sound
Two years (full-time)
BA (hons) in Theatre Production
Arts ‒ Sound
Three years (full-time)
Diploma in Theatre Production
Arts
One year (full-time)
Mountview's vocational, hands-on
courses in sound have seen graduates
go on to be production sound engineers
and sound designers in the West End,
across the UK and internationally
We offer three training levels: a two-year with previous experience who are looking
Foundation Degree (FdA) which provides to formalise their skills and develop
a fast-track training and a three-year BA industry contacts Mountview also offers a
(Hons) with greater experience and the one-year Diploma.
possibility of design roles. For students
69 mountview.org.ukThere are only four places available across Sound training covers:
the FdA and BA (Hons) courses and two on
the Diploma.
• Hands-on training with contemporary
sound equipment
Our practical training runs over 30 hours • Sound systems and supporting
per week, 36 weeks per year. You'll begin paperwork
with workshops covering core skills in all
• Understanding and designing
areas of production arts before moving
temporary power systems
quickly on to practical show roles. What
sets training in sound at Mountview apart • Rigging and balancing sound systems
from other drama schools is that you get • Prepping, fitting and monitoring radio
vast experience working on large musicals, mic systems
mixing sound for West End-scale casts. • Programming and mixing state-of-the-
art sound desks on plays and musicals
Strong emphasis is placed on learning • Networking, soldering and other skills
through practice. There is continuous needed by the modern production
assessment of coursework and practical professional
show roles throughout. All modules • Sound design for plays and musicals of
are compulsory. all sizes (BA only)
FdA/BA Course Modules and components
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 – BA (hons) only
Skills
Introduction to key practical Masterclasses and advanced Professional development:
and research skills technical lessons further career planning, websites, CV
developing key sound writing, mock interviews and
Production skills: lighting,
production skills work placements
sound, stage management
and applied arts Professional career Specialist practical research
development project
Scenography and applied
practice Work placed learning (FdA
only)
Professional career
development
Practice
Assistant level role/s on Deputy level role/s on four to Lead sound roles on public
public productions six public productions productions including sound
design work if appropriate
HOW TO APPLY
Entry is based on an interview at which
Diploma course Modules you will be invited to talk about previous
experience, interests and inspiration.
Term 1 Term 2 Term 3
Skills Application and interview information p81
Pathway Studies 1 Research Project Professional Development
Pathway Studies 2
FdA and BA Validated by University of East Anglia
Practice Diploma Validated by Mountview
Production Practice Professional Practice 2
Industrial Placement 2018/19 FEES (FdA/BA) (Diploma) Other costs
UK/EU Students: £9,175 UK/EU Students: £6,625 Additional costs include a basic tool kit and Personal
Professional Practice 1
International Students: £16,825 Protective Equipment (PPE) (boots, hard hat, gloves,
Fees are subject to annual review and may increase in years 2 and 3 in line reflective bibs) and transport – allow around £400
with inflation. One term’s notice will be given of any increases.
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