2008/09 Undergraduate Module Catalogue

ENGL3700 Theatrical Space and Scenography

20 creditsClass Size: 10

School of English

Module manager: Mr Tim Skelly
Email: t.p.skelly@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable

Year running 2008/09

Pre-requisite qualifications

PLEASE NOTE:- This module is restricted to Level 3 students.

Some prior experience in the area of theatrical space design is desirable.

This module is approved as an Elective

Module summary

Have you ever wondered what the relationship between the actors and the watching audience actually is in theatrical performance? Have you ever considered the role architecture might have in this relationship? What can we learn from historical world models that might allow us to develop new and exciting places for performance? This module offers the student an opportunity to explore how architectural space can affect theatrical performance and explores how to design and explore approaches to this relationship in theatre making today.

Objectives

On completion of this module students will be able to: (i) have an understanding of theatre form; (ii) examine the organisation of space and fulfil theatrical functions; (iii) have an ability to communicate ideas in two and three dimensions; (iv) examine the role of the stage designer and scenographer in contemporary practice. (v) have an understanding of the history and development of scenography and stage design.

Learning outcomes
Students will have developed:
the ability to use written and oral communication effectively;
the capacity to analyse and critically examine diverse forms of discourse;
the ability to manage quantities of complex information in a structured and systematic way;
the capacity for independent thought and judgement;
critical reasoning;
research skills, including the retrieval of information, the organisation of material and the evaluation of its importance;
IT skills;
efficient time management and organisation skills;
the ability to learn independently.

Skills outcomes
Skills for effective communication, oral and written.
Capacity to analyse and critically examine diverse forms of discourse.
Ability to acquire quantities of complex information of diverse kinds in a structured and systematic way.
Capacity for independent thought and judgement.
Critical reasoning.
Research skills, including information retrieval skills, the organisation of material, and the evaluation of its importance.
IT skills.
Time management and organisational skills.
Independent learning.Skills for effective communication, oral and written.
Capacity to analyse and critically examine diverse forms of discourse.
Ability to acquire quantities of complex information of diverse kinds in a structured and systematic way.
Capacity for independent thought and judgement.
Critical reasoning.
Research skills, including information retrieval skills, the organisation of material, and the evaluation of its importance.
IT skills.
Time management and organisational skills.
Independent learning.

Syllabus

This module will seek to foster an understanding of stage design through the study of theatrical space and the role of the visual artist in theatrical performance. Students will study theatre form, exploring the actor/audience relationship and the impact of theatre architecture upon performance. Drafting and design communication techniques will be considered and learnt, both in two and three dimensions. The role of the stage designer/scenographer will be explored through relevant movements and practitioners, alongside a thorough study of style and convention. The use of theatrical space for a range of genres will be investigated from the visualisation of dramatic text to more abstract forms in contemporary movement and opera.

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
Practical	10	3.00	30.00
Seminar	10	1.50	15.00
Private study hours			155.00
Total Contact hours			45.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			200.00

Private study

Contribution to seminars and practical classes.

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Contribution to seminars.

Methods of assessment

Coursework

Assessment type	Notes	% of formal assessment
Assignment	Stage Design	40.00
Essay	2000 words	40.00
Tutorial Performance	Seminar contribution	20.00
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: 24/04/2008

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