Applied Theatre Studies (B.A.)
Taught in German
Overview
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Number of enrolled students
111 students are enrolled in this bachelor degree course (as of winter semester 2017/18).
Accreditation
since 21 August 2007.
- Overview
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Overview
The course of studies consists of obligatory and optional theatre science modules as well as of modules from the participating departments:
- German Studies,
- English Language,
- Romance Languages,
- Slavonic Languages,
- Ancient Studies,
- Philosophy,
- History of Art,
- Music,
- Sociology.
Characteristic of the Theatre Science modules is the way in which practice and theory of the theatre are made to dovetail and at the same time there is a theoretical and a practical analysis of theatrical form, content and issues.
Theatre Science module
In the Theatre Science modules it is intended that the courses of study will deal (in form of theoretical and practical seminars as well as scenic realization projects of historical and contemporary theatre forms) with theory, aesthetics and semiotics of theatre process, as well as with the relationship of the theatre to other art forms.
Scenic Projects
In the scenic projects of the guest professors (directors, choreographers, performance artists, authors, etc.) students are to become familiarized with a variety of artistic and creative modes of working and thus learn the perspectives on theater and the more closely connected arts and skills and formulate their own artistic approaches. In practical courses the students will also be introduced to a variety of theatre professions, artistic skills and tools (e.g. stage technology, video editing, sound studio, physical and vocal training, scenery).
Study requirements
Due to the broad scope of the subject - encompassing the perfomative arts from the end of the Nineteenth Century until today as well as historical connections to the preceding centuries, i.e., the ancient world, the Renaissance or the Baroque - the teaching will be based on examplary learning. Academic research and artistic methods rely heavily on examplary learning and require a large amount of individual competence.
Composition of the Study Programme
- Degree BA
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Degree
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
- Duration of studies 6 Semester 180 Credit Points (CP)
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Duration of Studies
6 Semesters - 180 Credit Points (CP)
- Composition of the Study Programme
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Composition of degree programme
- In the form of theoretical seminars, practical classes and scenic projects, the Applied Theatre Science classes deal with historical and contemporary forms of theatre, theory, aesthetics and semiotics of theatrical processes;
- In practical courses students are introduced to various theatre-related professions and artistic techniques and skills;
- An integral part of the BA course is an internship at an established cultural institution;
- As well as the possibility to recognise individual achievements (e.g. the organisation of a festival) as part of a module.
Applied Theatre Science can only be studied as a separate course of study. It cannot be combined with other subjects.
During the course of study, certain modules have to be chosen:
- Eight mandatory Theatre Science Modules
- Three out of four mandatory Theatre Science Modules (one module can be chosen twice)
- Five Modules from the associated subjects
- One module from extra-curricular activities
- Thesis module
Application
- Commencement of Studies in the Winter Semester
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Commencement of studies
Only possible in the winter semester
- Entrance Requirements Abitur ohne Praktikumsnachweis
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Entrance requirements
- Applicants must have an Abitur (German school leaver's examination for university entrance) or equivalent. More on this...
- Certification of a pre-professional practical period is not required.
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Special regulations apply to foreign applicants or those who gained their university-entrance qualifications abroad. Read more...
- Aptitude Test
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A test of artistic skill is also required. Information on the aptitude test (requirements, procedure, etc.)
- language requirements
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Proof of language proficiency
Proof of English language skills is required for the Bachelor's degree programme in Applied Theatre Studies:
- at least a secondary school leaving certificate (10th grade), proven by school reports; or
- "Test of English as a Foreign Language" (TOEFL): whereby the test result must be at least 550 points in the paper-based version, 213 points in the computer-based version and at least 79 points in the internet-based version (iBT); or
- "International English Language Testing System" (IELTS): minimum overall score of "6"; or
- Non-student examination in English: at least 11 points; or
- Evidence that is certified according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) with at least level C1; or
- Completion of an English-language Bachelor's degree programme
If proof is not provided at the time of enrolment, enrolment is subject to proof being provided by the end of the 2nd semester in accordance with Section 60 (4) HHG. If proof of the required language skills in English is not provided before the end of the second semester, enrolment for the BA degree programme in Applied Theatre Studies expires at the end of the second semester.
The Examination Board decides on the recognition of foreign language requirements for applicants who can provide proof of a higher education entrance qualification obtained abroad or a BA or equivalent degree.
- Application not limited only winter
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Application / Enrolment
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The study programme is not subject to admission restrictions.
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The enrolment period for the winter semester begins at the beginning of June.
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The end of the enrolment period is determined anew each year, please enquire in the application portal during the enrolment period.
Different rules apply in some cases for international applicants. More...
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- Application period
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Please note that the application period for the Bachelor's course can be extended. This information will be published here (in German).
Career Options
- Career Options
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Options for further study at JLU Gießen
Occupational fields
Graduates of this course of study are theoretically as well as practically qualified. They have basic competences for dramaturgic, conceptual and editorial tasks whereby practical relevance as well as theoretical reflectivity play a role. The intended professional areas after the Bachelor`s degree comprise the basic area of the entire cultural life, e.g. in terms of activities as
- assistant director,
- trainee,
- dramaturgy assistant.
Further Information
- Further Information: Documents
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PDF documents for the courses of study
- Flyer (in German)
- Study guide (in German)
Examination- and study regulations
- Special regulations
(with module descriptions and module plans)
(Please note that only the German version of the modules is offical and legally binding. The english Version is for informative purposes only.) - General study regulations for modular and multi-stage study programmes
Courses offered in the course catalogue
- Electronical course catalogue (in German)
- Links
- Bachelor's Degree Programmes of Faculty 05
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- Applied Theatre Science
- Modern Languages, Cultures and Business Studies
possible major subjects: - English Language, Literatures & Cultures
- French
- Spanish
- Russian
- Modern Languages and Language Teaching
possible major subjects: - English
- French
- Spanish
- Language, Literature, Culture
possible major subjects: - English Language, Literatures & Cultures
- French Language, Cultures and Literatures
- German Studies / Literature
- Germani Studies / Linguistics
- Spanisch Language, Cultures and Literatures
- Russian Language, Cultures and Literatures
- Polisth Language, Cultures and Literatures
- Czech Language, Cultures and Liteatures
- International pages
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Please have a look at our International Pages for more information in English.
- Any Questions
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Any Questions?
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Contact
- Contact
- Subject Advisors
- Subject Advisors Applied Theatre Science
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Institut für Angewandte Theaterwissenschaft
Philosophikum II, Building A
Karl-Glöckner-Straße 21
35394 GießenDr. Eva Holling and Bernhard Siebert
Office hours: by appointmentContact secretary's office
Sylvie Guilllou and Julie Pownall
Phone: 0641/99-31221
Fax: 0641/99-31229
EMail
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- Frank Uhlmann (Dipl.-Sozialw.)
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