2016/17 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
PECI1702 Performance Perspectives
30 creditsClass Size: 110
Module manager: Scott Palmer
Email: s.d.palmer@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable
Year running 2016/17
This module is not approved as a discovery module
Objectives
On completion of this module, students should be able to:- engage with contemporary issues in performance theory and relate them to practice;
- mobilise key performance theories and models and use them in both presentation and written work;
- develop an understanding of a range of performance forms from historical, contemporary, documented and live sources;
- communicate ideas clearly and incisively, using a variety of oral, visual and written skills;
- competently research an area of practice using library and on-line learning resources.
Learning outcomes
Knowledge of
- key theories, issues, debates and concepts in relation to performance;
- the historical, political and cultural contexts of these theories and practices;
- how to apply these theories in the analysis of the work of selected practitioners and theorists;
- appropriate critical vocabulary for relating theory and practice.
Syllabus
Performance Perspectives is one of two parallel core modules in the first semester, providing a foundation for the degree using lecture, seminar and research skills tasks. It will typically focus on the study of key performance perspectives drawn from concepts such as body, space, time, technology, interactivity and organisation.
Selected texts, performances, events and cultural organisations will be closely examined within the appropriate historical, political and cultural contexts of their production. Seminars will be used to debate concepts and performance practices introduced in the lectures but also to develop foundation skills in sourcing and critiquing materials, ethics, presentation, critical thinking and writing.
Indicative semester programme:
Week 1: Performance Perspectives introduction
Week 2: Body
Week 3: Space
Week 4: Time
Week 5: Presentation skills
Week 6: Transitions
Week 7: Technology
Week 8: Interactivity
Week 9: Organisation
Week 10: Performance Perspectives conclusions
Week 11: Essay Writing Skills
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Preparation Class | 2 | 2.00 | 4.00 |
| Lecture | 9 | 1.00 | 9.00 |
| Seminar | 11 | 2.00 | 22.00 |
| Independent online learning hours | 22.00 | ||
| Private study hours | 243.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 35.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 300.00 | ||
Private study
The module will be supported by a wide range of additional sources, to support private study and independent learning. The module will follow a closely the structure of a research-led text book Performance Perspectives: a critical introduction, co-edited by the module leader and co-written by members of the School. Students will be tasked with reading a chapter per week in preparation, mirroring the lecture programme. The virtual learning environment will be populated with video reflections created by the module leader, additional reading and video materials of key examples of performance. Preparation for the seminar presentation, alongside peers, will account for the first phase of independent study; the creation of a literature review, using library resources and online materials will be a significant part of the second phase of private study; and independent research for the essay, will constitute the third phase.Reading 90 hours
Lit review prep 23 hours
Presentation prep 40 hours
Essay writing 90 hours
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Participation in and contribution to weekly seminars- Monitoring of weekly tasks and exercises
- Monitoring of research engagement through the literature review
Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| Essay | 3500-4000 words | 60.00 |
| Oral Presentation | 15-20 minutes | 30.00 |
| Literature Review | 1500 - 2000 words | 10.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 100.00 | |
Alternative assessment is set according to individual circumstances and approved via Exams Tutor and Pro Dean SE
Reading list
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 08/08/2016
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