2016/17 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue

PECI5601M Applied Theatre Practices

30 creditsClass Size: 15

Module manager: Dr Adam Strickson
Email: a.j.strickson@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable

Year running 2016/17

This module is not approved as an Elective

Module summary

The module will explore a range of practice based workshop techniques and practices and will introduce students to a range of established practitioners working in the field of Applied Theatre. The module will enable students to develop their practical skills and reflect on their development as facilitators of Applied Theatre in a community setting.

Objectives

On completion of this module, students should be able to ...

To explore and critique a range of applied theatre workshop techniques within a studio setting;
To develop skills as effective facilitators of applied theatre practice and apply these skills in a professional setting;
To design, lead and evaluate a series of applied theatre workshops with an appreciation of the relationship between form, content and context.

Learning outcomes
This module will explore a range of different workshop techniques and methods used by professional practitioners of applied theatre. Students will be able to investigate practically the form, content and methods of these principles within a studio context. Students will critique each other’s work and offer peer-to-peer support. Students will be required to identify, select and plan appropriate material for a series of three applied theatre workshops. They will develop their understanding of workshop facilitation by delivering these workshops in an appropriate professional setting. They will develop their capacity for reflection-in-action as well as post-practice evaluation.

Syllabus

The module will begin with a series of tutor-led practical workshops where applied theatre methodologies will be explored, critiqued and evaluated. Students will be introduced to the work of key practitioners such as Boal, Heathcote, Geese Theatre etc. Students will have the opportunity to develop their own facilitation skills in a supported environment before beginning to plan their own series of three applied theatre workshops that will be delivered in a professional setting. Plans will be negotiated and agreed by a supervising tutor. The practice will be assessed by lecture demonstration. The process and outcome will be evaluated through a written assignment.

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
Class tests, exams and assessment	2	3.00	6.00
Fieldwork	3	1.00	3.00
Group learning	8	3.00	24.00
Practical	8	3.00	24.00
Tutorial	2	0.50	1.00
Private study hours			242.00
Total Contact hours			58.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			300.00

Private study

Private study and independent learning comprises:

Reading in preparation for practical sessions 40
Workshop planning 60
Liaison with professional setting 10
Assignment preparation 132

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Student progress is monitored through regular tutor contact in taught sessions. Two tutorials during the module will address individual needs and allow for some individual guidance in preparation for assessment.

Methods of assessment

Coursework

Assessment type	Notes	% of formal assessment
Reflective log	3,500 – 4,500 word equivalent	40.00
Presentation	30 minute individual lecture demonstration	60.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)		100.00

Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated

Reading list

The reading list is available from the Library website

Last updated: 20/05/2016

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