Greg Dyke confirms gift to University
Posted on 2 April 2004
The new Department of Theatre, Film and Television will teach interdisciplinary degrees combining theoretical and applied skills with an arts and technology mix. The new department will aim to produce versatile graduates who understand the potential for the arts in a world of rapidly changing technologies.
Courses will integrate theatre, film and television, mixing theoretical study with practical and creative work. There will also be a strong element of entrepreneurship and business ‘know how'.
The University hopes to appoint to the new professorship by early in 2005.
Greg Dyke is a former student of the University, where he studied Politics from 1971 to 1974. He was awarded an Honorary Degree by the University in 1999. In August 2004, he will become Chancellor of the University.