2020/21 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
PECI2709 Performance Design
20 creditsClass Size: 21
Module manager: Dr Joslin McKinney
Email: J.E.Mckinney@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2020/21
This module is not approved as a discovery module
Module summary
This module investigates the spatial, technological and material aspects of contemporary performance. Through practical workshops and reference to examples of contemporary international performance design practice that uses structures, objects, costume, lighting and other material elements as a central focus students will gain an understanding of the possibilities of performance designObjectives
On completion of this module, students should be able to ...demonstrate understanding of key concepts in performance design;
- apply understanding to the realisation of scenography;
- design, construct and evaluate scenographic ideas in a variety of media;
- draw on the theories and practices of key scenographic practitioners to reflect on their own work and that of others;
- adopt a reflective approach to their own performance design practice;
- evaluate scenographic ideas in the context of performance events.
Learning outcomes
On completion of this module students should:
Be conversant with examples of contemporary performance design practices and scenographic principles
Use experimentation and reflection in realising ideas for performance design
Use relevant concepts and theories to interrogate practice
Demonstrate appropriate discipline and rigour in their practice for this level of study.
Articulate knowledge and understanding about performance design through practice and in writing
Skills outcomes
Developing and expressing ideas for performance design;
Planning and organising practical work within available resources;
Using experimentation and reflection to test and develop ideas
Reflecting on practice to further refine ideas;
Articulating ideas verbally and in writing;
Developing vocabulary appropriate to performance design practice and processes
Syllabus
Workshops include:
Light and space
Props, objects and puppets
Body and costume
Sound and space
Projection and multimedia
Seminars include:
Pioneers and contemporary practitioners, e.g. Tadeusz Kantor, Robert Wilson, Heiner Goebbels, Romeo Castelluci, Olafur Eliason, Dries Verhoeven, Kris Verdonck, Sasha Waltz, Katie Mitchell, Mike Pearson, Lucy Orta, Cloudgate,
Through the module the focus shifts from staff-led content towards student-led in both seminars and workshops. Students present scenographic practice in the context of small groups and submit an individual illustrated essay on concepts in contemporary scenographic
Teaching methods
Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
Class tests, exams and assessment | 1 | 3.00 | 3.00 |
Group learning | 10 | 3.00 | 30.00 |
Practical | 10 | 2.00 | 20.00 |
Seminar | 11 | 1.00 | 11.00 |
Private study hours | 136.00 | ||
Total Contact hours | 64.00 | ||
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 200.00 |
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Contribution to seminars (especially those that are student-led).Development and presentation of design-led performance (formative and summative feedback).
Methods of assessment
Coursework
Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
Essay | Illustrated essay 3-3500 words | 50.00 |
Project | (Group) Design-led performance | 50.00 |
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 100.00 |
Alternative assessment is set according to individual circumstances and approved by Exams Tutor and Pro-Dean for Student Education
Reading list
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