Course summary
Site-specific theatre has captured the imagination of theatre and fine art practitioners throughout the UK and internationally. Engaging with the history, atmosphere and architecture of places to underpin diverse narratives, site-specific theatre allows a space to inform performances that can only happen in that specific location. The first course of its kind in the UK, Mountview’s MA in Site-Specific Theatre is created and led by Geraldine Pilgrim, a leading practitioner in the creation of site-specific theatre and installations, and provided in partnership with Shoreditch Town Hall. Aimed at practitioners with a fine art or theatre and performance background seeking to diversify their skills this course is delivered over one-year full time practical-taught MA from January to December. A maximum of six students are accepted each year. See the term by term breakdown or download the course sheet below. TEACHING AND LEARNING The teaching structure includes Salons, Seminars and Masterclasses, as well as site visits, practical realised projects and an international or UK site residency. With a strong emphasis on learning through practice, the training covers practical skills and creative realisation as well as theoretical and methodological investigation. Delivered at a dedicated studio within Shoreditch Town Hall, an innovative independent arts centre experienced in presenting site-specific performances, and at Mountview’s own Peckham campus, each student has their own dedicated workspace where they collaborate alongside their peers on the course. All modules are compulsory and there is continuous assessment as well as submitted essays, journals, presentations, realised exercises and performances. Each student undertakes a work-based learning placement with an artist or company over the summer break, and is matched with a professional practitioner to provide mentorship and support on their final performance.
Modules
Teaching will take place both at Mountview’s Peckham site and at Shoreditch Town Hall, an independent arts centre experienced in presenting site-specific theatre. Mountview’s collaboration with Shoreditch Town Hall will root students 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.
Assessment method
There is continuous assessment across all modules. Assessment is based on coursework covering the skills elements of the course and marking of practical work.
Entry requirements
Admission onto the course is by interview. Applicants must be aged 21 years or over at the start of the course. Students who do not hold an undergraduate degree will need to undertake an access assignment to establish suitability for undertaking the MA. If an applicant’s first language is not English, and they have not been taught in English or studied to A Level standard in the UK, they will need to demonstrate an acceptable minimum level of competence through the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) (Band 6.5). Mountview welcomes applications from people with disabilities and is keen to support all applicants to achieve their best. If applicants have any special requirements or access needs, these should be discussed with the course leader/administrator. Mountview is committed to a comprehensive policy of equal opportunities for students in which individuals are selected and treated on the basis of their relevant merits and abilities. No applicant will receive less or more favourable treatment on grounds of sex, gender, sexual orientation, age, ethnic origin, disability, religion and marital/parental status or any comparable grounds.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £10985 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £10985 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £10985 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £10985 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £10985 | Year 1 |
| EU | £18215 | Whole course |
| International | £18215 | Whole course |
Additional fee information
Additional Costs (e.g. cultural trips) £180
Fees are subject to annual review. One term’s notice will be given of any increases.
Mountview works with all students to discuss funding options.
Provider information
Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts
Clarendon Road
Wood Green
Haringey
N22 6XF