Drama & Production Studies

Durban University of Technology

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debbiel@dut.ac.za
313732199

Course Info

Subject
Art and Design
Languages
English
Duration
1 year
Degrees
Diploma

Course General Description

The Drama and Production Studies Programme centres on the development of the individual actor or director. It is a multi-functional programme designed to train actors for a varied career in professional theatre, television, film and radio. In addition to this it seeks to provide specialist training in two chosen fields through two electives studied at a second and third year level.

Tuition Fees

R 3690,00

Requirements


Academic – Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification. Students must meet Institutional Registration requirements in order to enroll for the Drama Studies programme.
Audition – In addition to the minimum entrance requirements (as stated in G7), all prospective students are required to pass two auditions. At the first audition, the student presents a monologue and poem of his/her own choice as well as preparing an additional piece:
song
dance
mime


If the student successfully passes this audition, he/she will then have to participate in a second audition. At the second audition, the student must, after completing a reading study, work in groups with lecturers on improvisation, dance, singing and sight-reading skills. The student must also present a set monologue and poem prescribed by the Department. The Department takes a maximum of 45 students per annum.


School Info

Region
South Africa
Country
Africa
City
Durban|Pietermaritzburg
Year of Establishment
2002
Number of students
30,4
QS Rank
NA
THE Rank
NA
Webometrics
3401

School General Description

The Durban University of Technology (DUT) is a leading University in KwaZulu Natal, South Africa. It was formed in 2002 following the merger of Technikon Natal and ML Sultan Technikon and it was initially known as the Durban Institute of Technology. It has five campuses in Durban, and two in Pietermaritzburg. In July 2019, approximately 33932 students were enrolled to study at DUT. The University is one of 5 technical institutions on the African continent to offer Doctoral Degrees. The current Chancellor is Ms Nonkululeko Nyembezi. The six faculties include: Faculty of Accounting & Informatics Faculty of Applied Sciences Faculty of Arts & Design Faculty of Engineering & the Built Environment Faculty of Health Sciences Faculty of Management Sciences

School Contacts

https://www.dut.ac.za
info@dut.ac.za
313732000

Connections with Businesses

SMIT
Grindrod
South African Maritime Safety Authority
D &Y Travel Concepts

School Notable Alumni

Gordon Murray
Mpume Langa
Jeremy Maggs
Alan Khan
Sean Wisedale
Nokuthula Sibiya
Deena Naidoo
Aakash Bramdeo
Lance Klusener

School Notable Academia

Prof. Thengamehlo Harold Ngwenya
Mrs Judy Reddy
Mrs Nalini Chitanand
Mr Ntokozo Dube
Mr Keith Kenneth
Mr Morgen Kisten

Exchange Programmes

Study abroad programmes (+-5 months)

Extracurricular Life and Facts of Interest

Fashion Shows
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