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BA Theatre and Performance with Enterprise

Year 1

(Award available for year: Certificate of Higher Educ)

Learning outcomes

• demonstrate a familiarity with the basic concepts, information, practical competencies and techniques within the discipline of theatre and performance;
• use basic generic and subject specific intellectual qualities in theatre and performance i.e. be able to communicate creative and theoretical work to a range of audiences using different modes of delivery; be able to access, select and interpret basic theatre and performance research; present a structured and coherent argument (in both written and spoken form); be able to critique and evaluate live performance;
• demonstrate an understanding of forms of entrepreneurship and enterprising activity in relation to economic and societal outcomes on local and global levels.
• demonstrate an understanding of relevant enterprise development processes
• understand the cultural, historical and social contexts of particular performance practices and practitioners;
• understand a range of key components of performance (e.g. text, movement, aural/visual elements, performers, audience, space etc.)
• evaluate the appropriateness of different approaches to problem solving in theatre and performance practice, theory and research;
• understand processes by which performance is created, realised and managed;
• contribute to the group processes involved in the creation of original work;
• appreciate their strengths and weaknesses as learners; reflect on their progress and make appropriate adjustments to their working practices;
• apply basic academic research skills;
• demonstrate an awareness of professional and disciplinary boundaries and of ethical considerations relating to theatre and performance.

Transferable (key) skills

• Students will have had the opportunity to acquire, as defined in the modules specified for the programme:
• qualities and transferable skills necessary and related to working in the field of theatre and performance - the ability to write in concise and accurate English; to work collaboratively as part of a team; to respond imaginatively and flexibly to a creative brief; to access and utilise appropriate information; to problem solve; to communicate effectively in a variety of forms and to various audiences; to work independently and in groups; to collaborate effectively in pursuing goals with others;
• skills necessary for the exercising of personal responsibility – organisational skills; self-motivation; working to a deadline; punctuality and attendance; awareness of health and safety procedures; awareness of ethics.

Assessment

• demonstrating the knowledge and application of standard concepts, information and techniques relevant to theatre and performance through group presentation, individual essay, practical performance and reflective log;
• work that covers a restricted area of the discipline – responding to a creative brief; working collaboratively with peers; critiquing basic performance concepts, responding to live performance, analysing the cultural, historical and social context of various practices and practitioners.;
• demonstrating emerging abilities, skills and competencies in the discipline of theatre and performance.

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