Course details
A theatre buff’s journey makes a compelling story. Offered to most students in SP, the Certificate in Theatre Performance and Production (CTPP) is a full-time Diploma-Plus Programme consisting of three modules on acting, behind-the-scenes production responsibilities and a final full-length theatre production.
Understanding drama — on- and offstage. Whether you have a passion for stage acting or you’re in your element behind-the-scenes, our CTPP course supplements and deepens your diploma interests, giving you valuable experience in drama, performance and production.
With the course, you will:
- Develop your stage acting skills. Learn using real scripts and plays from a range of genres and historical eras. Discover how to use your voice, body and group dynamics in acting and creating character.
- Sharpen your production skills. Learn what it takes to direct, produce and manage a play, from set, prop, costume, lighting and sound design to stage management, finance, marketing and publicity.
- Gain valuable hands-on experience managing people, obstacles and even money from your involvement in the final project — a full-length theatre production that showcases your talent and learning.
Places are limited to first-year students with a GPA of 3.0 or above.
Entry Requirements
First-year applicants to the CTPP Diploma-Plus Programme are required to have a grade-point average of at least 3.0 and a keen interest in drama. Other must-have attributes include a spirit of daring and innovation. Applicants may be required to attend a workshop-cum-interview to determine their suitability for the course.
Module
Acting
This module introduces the craft of acting and character creation. Using real scripts and plays spanning different genres and eras, our teacher-directors train you in group dynamics, voice craft, body awarenesss, characterisation, script analysis and directing. The module culminates in a variety show where you’ll showcase your skills by selecting and performing a solo or two-hander piece.
Production
This module equips you with the understanding and skills of the various behind-the-scenes job responsibilities in a theatre production. Learn about production (set, props, costume, lighting and sound design), direction and management (stage, finance, marketing and publicity).
Project
This module integrates and applies lessons from the previous two modules and culminates in a full-length production where you’ll get the chance to take on an acting, backstage or directorial role.
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