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2018/19 Undergraduate Module Catalogue

PECI1712 Studying Theatre and Performance

5 creditsClass Size: 150

Module manager: Dr Tony Gardner
Email: t.p.gardner@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable

Year running 2018/19

This module is not approved as a discovery module

Module summary

This module will introduce you to foundational concepts and skills you will need as a Theatre & Peformance student. It will introduce you to the practice of research and scholarship at the University of Leeds, and will feature sessions designed to prepare you for practical work in our theatre spaces, including health and safety procedures, access and use of equipment, etc.

Objectives

- To introduce the key study, research and management skills that form the foundation of the BA Theatre & Performance programme.
- To enable students to make effective use of Library and electronic research resources, identify appropriate materials for different types of research and study tasks, and evaluate their usefulness.
- To enable students to make a smooth transition between prior learning experiences and University-level study by developing a clear understanding of the nature and scope of independent learning and research-led teaching, as well how to make best use of available learning opportunities.
- To prepare students for practical work in the School’s theatre spaces by developing production management skills, including health and safety procedures, risk assessments, access to and use of equipment.

Learning outcomes
- Ability to understand the particular opportunities and challenges of studying Theatre & Performance at University-level with its focus on independent learning and research-led teaching.
- Ability to navigate the physical Library and other research resouces as well as make effective use of the online catalogues and electronic resources.
- Ability to identify, locate and evaluate the quality of different research materials that appropriate to different research and study tasks.
- Ability to evaluate health and safety implications of working in a professional theatre environment, and complete appropriate risk assessments
- Ability to access appropriate specialist equipment and associated technical support in the School’s theatre spaces.


Syllabus

The module will introduce the key skills and knowledges that will form the foundation of future study on the BA Theatre & Performance programme. It will feature lectures on core topics such as using the Library for research, managing the transition to a University learning environment, how to make the most of assessment and examination opportunities, accessing and using specialist theatre equipment and spaces, healthy and safety procedures and risk assessments, etc. Opportunities for hands-on experience of these will be provided through additional practical sessions.

Teaching methods

Delivery typeNumberLength hoursStudent hours
Lectures61.006.00
Practical22.004.00
Independent online learning hours10.00
Private study hours30.00
Total Contact hours10.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)50.00

Private study

Students will spend 50 hours working through the module content, of which 10 hours will be spent on lectures and hands-on practical demonstrations, and 10 hours on working through online learning materials via the Virtual Learning Environment, including instruction on health & safety and risk assessment processes within PCI and how these compare with contemporary professional practice, along with an appropriate range of readings to provide a larger context of theory and practice.

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Each student will be expected to complete individual and group writing activities via the VLE in connection with lecture sessions and hands-on practical demonstrations. Each student’s contribution to all of these steps will be recorded and monitored within the VLE. Overview, feedback and guidance will be provided by module tutors in consultation with Stage@Leeds staff.

Methods of assessment


Coursework
Assessment typeNotes% of formal assessment
Computer ExerciseProduction Management100.00
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: 13/11/2018 09:25:47

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