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

Year 2

(Award available for year: Diploma of Higher Education)

Learning outcomes

On completion of the year/programme students should have provided evidence of being able to:

- demonstrate a broad understanding of the basic concepts, information, practical competencies and techniques within the discipline of theatre and performance;

- apply 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;

- critically discuss the cultural, historical and social contexts of a broad range of 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;

- contribute to the group processes involved in the creation of original work;

- be conversant with a wide range of contemporary performance practices and be able to show how they use this knowledge to develop their own practice;

- articulate key concepts which underpin examples of pioneering practice;

- use relevant concepts and theories to interrogate own practice and that of others;

- appreciate the social, political, and cultural impact of the practices they engage with;

- articulate their growing capacity as practitioners through documentation and reflection on their own practice;

- appreciate and employ the main methods of enquiry in the field of theatre and performance and critically evaluate the appropriateness of different methods of enquiry;

- reflect on their progress and make appropriate adjustments to their working practices;

- apply academic research skills with growing competence;

- adjust to professional and disciplinary boundaries and demonstrate increased awareness 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 year 2, students receive categorical marks for their work. In this year there is a greater emphasis on external working and in some modules, students receive feedback on their ideas from external partners. This feedback helps students to develop their assignments in ways that both meet learning outcomes and has clear relevance outside of the university context. An element of autonomy is developed in the approach to assessment in year 2, with students having choice around the kind of assignments they will create or respond to.