2016/17 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
PECI3501 Processes of Performance 5: Independent Practice
20 creditsClass Size: 75
Module manager: Dr Tony Gardner
Email: t.p.gardner@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2016/17
Pre-requisite qualifications
Successful completion of Level TwoThis module is not approved as a discovery module
Objectives
On this module, students develop a single area of specialism within one of three strands, including: performance technique, applied performance and textual practices. The schedule of work typically involves studio-based investigation and/or work in the field, individual reading and research as well as self-directed group work, agreed via a learning contract with supervising tutors.Learning outcomes
On completion of this module, students should be able to:
- contextualise an independent programme of work with reference to an appropriate range of theoretical perspectives and methodologies;
- evaluate the inter-relationships between independent practices and (i) those of the professional world; (ii) theoretical and critical perspectives;
- reflect critically and report formally on the progress and execution of the work at key stages of the process.
Syllabus
Under tutorial supervision, students will be required creatively, practically and critically to explore a specified area of performance practice and to communicate the outcomes in an appropriate form of live presentation (which may include work in the field). Working in small groups or individually, students will choose one area of specialism from a list that normally includes: a) performance technique, b) textual and dramaturgical practices, and c) applied performance.
Students will negotiate with tutors, in the form of a learning contract, an appropriate programme of investigative independent study and creative work within one of these areas. Students' critical attitude should be implicit in the design, form and style of the presentation. Students will be expected to take collective responsibility for the selection of material and the organisation of investigative processes & final presentation. Supporting documentation appropriate to the particular exercise, reflecting on the student's role, working process and achievement, will be required of all students.
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Class tests, exams and assessment | 1 | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| Group learning | 11 | 3.00 | 33.00 |
| Tutorial | 6 | 0.50 | 3.00 |
| Private study hours | 163.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 37.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 200.00 | ||
Private study
138 hours reading preparation for sessions and reflective writing25 hours writing critical evaluation
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
- Negotiation of learning contract- Regular tutorial attendance
- Monitoring of Critical Evaluation
Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| Practical | Independent practice | 60.00 |
| Essay | Option A 2,000-2,500 words Sem 1 or Option B Semester 2 | 40.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 100.00 | |
PRACTICAL OPTION A - work is set in Semester 1 (week 1) and is due in Semester 1 (examination week 14) PRACTICAL OPTION B - work is set in Semester 2 (week 1) and is due in Semester 2 (examination week 14) ESSAY OPTION A - work is set in Semester 1 (week 1) and is due in Semester 1 ( week 10) ESSAY OPTION B - work is set in Semester 2 (week 1) and is due in Semester 2 ( week 10)
Reading list
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 03/08/2016
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