2022/23 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
ENGL1296 Approaches to Theatre and Performance 2
20 creditsClass Size: 30
School of English
Module manager: Dr Lourdes Orozco
Email: l.orozco@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2022/23
Pre-requisite qualifications
Students wishing to take this module must have completed ENGL1295 Approaches to Theatre and Performance 1.This module is not approved as a discovery module
Module summary
This module allows students to develop their own key strategies for exploring and analysing contemporary theatre practice. There is a focus on making performance, and working collaboratively to come to creative solutions, and to use performance methods as a mode of research and enquiry.Objectives
On completion of this module, students will be able to demonstrate understanding of key moments, movements and issues in contemporary theatrical performance; be familiar with a range of examples of textual and non-textual work and able to discuss these critically and engage with them effectively on a practical level; know how to take responsibility for their own learning, and to reflect on the development of their own critical and creative skills; work effectively in teams, negotiating outcomes and collaborating towards performance deadlines.Learning outcomes
Students will develop:
1. their abilities in working collaboratively towards critically informed creative work;
2. the ability to use written and oral communication effectively;
3. the capacity to analyse and critically examine diverse forms of discourse;
4. apply key strategies for exploring and analysing contemporary theatre practice;
5. the ability to work collaboratively to come to creative solutions, and to use performance methods as a mode of research and enquiry.
Skills outcomes
This module will develop foundational skills that pertain to team work within practice: working collaboratively toward a common goal and deadline; negotiating input; selecting and prioritising input from a range of contributions; delegating and adopting responsibility for different aspects of the same task; defining collective objectives and ambitions; supporting one another's effort with sensitivity and collegiality; recognising the diversity of contribution, of working methods, of skill-sets and maximising their combination.
Syllabus
There will be a close focus on selected dramatic texts, texts on or by notable theatrical practitioners, texts that introduce theoretical or contextual perspectives, performances at local professional theatres. The module will offer students a broad consideration of how theatre is made today in professional and other contexts, modes of making theatrical performances, modes of reading and analysing live performance.
Teaching methods
Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
Group learning | 5 | 2.00 | 10.00 |
Lecture | 4 | 1.00 | 4.00 |
Practical | 10 | 2.00 | 20.00 |
Seminar | 5 | 1.00 | 5.00 |
Tutorial | 5 | 1.00 | 5.00 |
Independent online learning hours | 56.00 | ||
Private study hours | 100.00 | ||
Total Contact hours | 44.00 | ||
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 200.00 |
Private study
Students are expected to devote 100 hours of private study time to this module, with the following suggested breakdown:- Reading, preparation and follow-up for lectures, seminars and tutorials (14x1): 14 hours preparation for practicals and group work (30 x 1): 30 hours
- Preparation for group presentation: 28 hours
- Preparation for assignment/essay: 28 hours
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Weekly discussion in seminars; weekly discussion and tutor response to group collaboration in workshops; weekly meetings with tutors during final collaborative project unit of the module; opportunity to meet tutors during consultation hours; opportunities to develop skills with writing mentors; written feedback on the reflective log and on the practical work.Methods of assessment
Coursework
Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
Presentation | 10 - 15 minute group practical performance | 33.30 |
Essay | 2,750 word essay | 66.70 |
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 100.00 |
In the event of a lockdown a presentation of rehearsed material in an online form would be adopted for the practical component.
Reading list
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 06/01/2023
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