Course details
Using stories to transform. DADP journeys beyond performance, integrating the tools of drama with an understanding of psychology. The result is a powerful engine for education, social intervention and change.
Do you want to help others share their stories? How can you create transformative encounters when these stories are told? Can stories change lives or influence communities for the better, and if so, how?
Not just the theatre — the world. At CASS, authentic learning means extending the boundaries of the classroom. Connect with your audience through industry-based assessments. Design programmes to meet the specific needs of participants, including children, youths, the elderly as well as marginalised communities.
With the course, you will:
Draw on the expertise of leading dramatists through our Artist-in-Residence scheme and master classes. Embark on exciting overseas study trips and learn from international practitioners in theatre/ social service/ psychology fields.
Work with communities from a wide range of settings, such as schools, social service agencies and hospitals. Participate in a short immersion programme and/or intern with local drama companies, schools, government agencies and community development organisations.
Bring different stories to life in Black Box, our drama space with unlimited potential to transform itself, its players and its audience.
Entry Requirements
- Full-time application is open to GCE 'O' Level / SPM / UEC holders.
GCE 'O' Level / SPM / UEC Qualifications
Module
First Year
- General Education 1
- General Education 2
- Introduction to Drama and Performance
- Understanding Research and Ethics
- Social Psychology
- Industry Immersion
- Drama Conventions
- Devised Drama
- Introduction to Psychology
- Introduction to Applied Drama
- Lifespan Psychology
Second Year
- Social Innovation Project or Overseas Social Innovation Project
- General Education 3
- Drama-in-Education
- Theatre-in-Education
- Process Drama
- Community Psychology
- Psychology-in-Education
- Forum Theatre
- Methods of Inquiry
Electives
- Children Elective (Story Drama & Developmental Issues in Childhood)
- Youth Elective (Participatory Video & Adolescent Psychology)
- Elderly Elective (Reminiscence Theatre & Psychological Perspectives in Ageing)
Third Year
- Communicating for Professional Effectiveness
- Cultural persity
- Graduation Project
- Internship
- Grants, Proposals and Evaluation
Course Location
About SP Education
A keen eye on society’s changing needs gives us a leading edge. Here at the School of Communication, Arts & Social Science (CASS), we equip you to take on the 21st-century — a world that is volatile and complex yet also constantly being reinvented by fresh possibilities.
In this dynamic environment, we believe that individuals trained to harness the power of their imagination can
make a mark and transform their workplaces, communities and even the world. We set out to develop our creative selves and support our peers positively.
Learning from the experts. CASS, like the rest of SP, has embarked on an exciting re-imagination of education. As experts in media and communication, creative writing, drama and psychology, we know our industry and we’re here to help you find your voice; translate that good idea into a brilliant communication campaign, eloquent drama, documentary, film or web-based project; and challenge the way people think.
Experience the industry. Our innovative learning spaces offer an intensely practical education that
extends beyond the classroom, to real projects for clients and hands-on exposure to the latest industry practices. The concept of Business Design Thinking will equip you with a deep understanding of your clients and the ability to generate innovative solutions. You’ll also be having fun, building friendships and expressing yourself in co-curricular activities and student-led initiatives. In the stimulating setting that is uniquely CASS, you’ll be creating stories that you can be proud of - becoming the you that you've always wanted to be.
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