BA Theatre and Performance(For students entering from September 2023 onwards)

Year 1

(Award available for year: Certificate of Higher Educ)

Learning outcomes

On completion of the year/programme students should have provided evidence of being able to:
- 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;
- 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.)
- understand processes by which performance is created, realised and managed;
- contribute to the group processes involved in the creation of original work;
- have a developing appreciation of 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

In semester 1, the assessment of learning outcomes and skills at year 1 adopts a pass/fail approach, to help students transition into the HE environment, to encourage ambition without the pressure of receiving a categorisation into grade boundaries. In semester 2, students are graded categorically. In year 1 students typically work in small groups, to develop collaborative skills, and to be able to approach assessment with the support of peers. Independent work (often in written assignments) is guided by tutors toward assessment, with clear information provided about expectations.