Module manager: Prof George Rodosthenous
Email: G.Rodosthenous@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2024/25
This module is not approved as a discovery module
This module provides an opportunity for a realised ‘public’ performance that emerges from staff-led research interest. Students will be allocated to groups to pursue a devising and production process corresponding to the tutor’s brief. Although the emphasis for each group will be different (e.g. working from an existing play text, adaptation, deconstruction, writing own performance text from given stimulus) the module will introduce students to the larger processes necessary for creating work for a public audience and will provide a model of working methods and processes for performance work which will underpin creative work at levels 2 and 3 and beyond.
The module aims to introduce students to: - Contemporary performance and production practices; - Creative collaboration (e.g. between performers, designers, technicians, managers) ; - Discipline-specific research; - Creative problem solving skills.
On successful completion of the module students will have demonstrated the following learning outcomes relevant to the subject:
1. Realise a performance for a public audience in response to a creative brief and within the given parameters of time, space and budget defined for the project;
2. Collaborate with others to create performance work from a specified brief, undertaking at least one production role defined for the project, from a list that may include; performer, writer, dramaturg, manager, designer, etc. and coordinate their contribution in response to instruction from project leaders and guidance from technical staff;
3. Draw on the theories and practices of key practitioners to reflect on their own work and that of others;
4. Explore a range of creative solutions using a variety of materials, methods and processes;
5. Demonstrate an understanding of key concepts in contemporary theatre and performance practice including an appreciation of how scenographic, production and event management processes and techniques contribute to the realisation of creative work;
6. Work safely and responsibly with the given resources for the project, including rehearsal spaces, performance venues, equipment.
Skills Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the module students will have demonstrated the following skills learning outcomes:
7. Develop effective collaboration skills by engaging with others to create performance work based on a specified brief.
8. Demonstrate the ability to produce a performance for a public audience, adhering to a creative brief and working within specified parameters of time, space, and budget.
9. Develop creativity and innovation by exploring a diverse range of creative solutions.
An introductory lecture outlines the overall brief and establishes key precepts for the module and production process. A combination of weekly tutor-led sessions and structured self-directed sessions allows for a focus on a specific area of practice identified by the supervising tutor. The teaching will be research-led and will involve a brief that requires a specific way of responding to a particular text and will draw upon a clearly defined area of performance practice and research context. Student groups will be expected to develop performance ideas from this brief under the supervision and direction of the tutor and to develop and share ideas and to reflect upon the performance-making process through a group blog. The work will be planned, staged and performed to a public audience allowing each student group an understanding of key performance practices and production processes.
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Workshop | 5 | 3 | 15 |
| Group learning | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Lecture | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Practical | 22 | 3 | 66 |
| Seminar | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Independent online learning hours | 30 | ||
| Private study hours | 42 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 128 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 200 | ||
Students receive formative feedback through participation in and contribution to weekly practical sessions, including monitoring of weekly tasks and exercises and response to self-directed tasks. There will also be a formative practical assessment with verbal feedback.
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Group Project | Group Performance Presentation (approx.. 60-75 minutes) supported by structured post performance discussion and contribution to group blog (including reflective writing). | 100 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 100 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
The reading list is available from the Library website
Last updated: 2/5/2024
Errors, omissions, failed links etc should be notified to the Catalogue Team