Studio Theatre; including a full lighting rig, backstage area, props and costumes
Dance Studio; sprung floor, mirrors, barres

Library; books, journals, articles and ejournals
Learning Resource Centre; computers, internet and printing facilities
Access to digital video recorders & tripod

Brewhouse facilities:
Dance Studio; Mirrors, Barres, changing area, showers
Drama studio; Loft Gallery, Corner studio. Auditorium to seat 300. Full backstage facilities, full lighting and sound facilities.

Books:
Callery, Dymphna (2002). Through the Body: A Practical Guide to Physical Theatre. London: Routledge.
Jordan, S. (2005). Striding Out: Aspects of Contemporary and New Dance in Britain. Alton: Dance Books Ltd.
Servos, Norbert (2008). Pina Bausch:Tanztheater. Klagenfurt: Kieser Verlag.
Tufnell, Miranda and Crickmay, Chris (1999). Body Space Image: Notes Towards Improvisation and Performance. Alton: Dance Books Ltd.

Journals:
Performance research journal
TDR: The drama review

Websites
www.franticassembly.co.uk
www.dv8.co.uk

The content of the taught sessions will relate to the local area as well as giving an insight into the national background of the expressive arts industry. The module to include the following:
An introduction/briefing to the Module: 1 Hour
Workshops and studio tutorials, including introduction to:
vocal technique
physical technique
the psychology of communication
emotional expressionism: 45 Hours
Group critiques and production meetings & feedback: 5 Hours
Individual Tutorials: 5 Hours
Total contact time per student: 56 Hours.

Students will be introduced to a range of new and traditional performance arts techniques, experimenting with different methods and approaches. The language associated with discussing and analysing the expressive arts will be explored. Students will use a range of communication methods to demonstrate their understanding of the formal elements and concepts associated with dance and theatre arts.

Practical workshops will help students learn vocal and physical techniques, which will be developed throughout the award. Students will be introduced to theory that underpins the subject areas, including the psychology of communication and emotional expressionism.

Students will be expected to consider their personal development in skills that are intrinsic to their study, requiring self-discipline and personal commitment, such as vocal training and background reading. Insight into the impact and importance of other practitioners in the field, contemporary and historical, will support students' development of practical skills.

Students must submit work for both assessments.

Assessment 1: Evidence of experimentation in a range of performance arts techniques, showing innovation and suitability for purpose. (LO 1 & 2) (80%).

Assessment 2: Presentation and justification of one piece of own work, with reference to other practitioners, in appropriate format. (LO 2, 3 & 4) (20%)