Students must submit work for all assessments.
Assessment 1: A portfolio of evidence of experimentation in a range of performance arts techniques, showing innovation and suitability for purpose. (LO 1) (50%).
Assessment 2: Evidence of Reflective Learning Journal demonstrating investigation and evaluation of others work, and evaluation of own progress and exploration of techniques and processes. (LO 3) (30%).
Assessment 3: Presentation and justification of one piece of own work in appropriate format. (LO 2, 4) (20%)

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.

Graham, R. Theatre: A Crash Course. (2003) Watson-Guptill Publications
Huckley, M. 20th Century Performance Reader (2002) Routledge
McFee, G. Understanding Dance. (1992) Routledge
Mobley, J. NTCs Dictionary of Theatre and Drama Terms. (1995) McGraw-Hill Contemporary
Neil, F. Theatre History Explained. (2004) The Crowood Press Ltd

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.

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.

A Reflective Learning Journal will be started and run through all the modules, acting as the focus of research and reflection upon practical and theoretical work. The Journal will also offer students the opportunity to reflect upon areas such as their successes, new experiences, difficulties and how to tackle them. The Reflective Learning Journal will include material not used elsewhere in coursework, such as personal reflection, consideration of outside influences on students work, and how to manage their learning as part of a wider picture. They 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. Students will be expected to revisit their learning journal throughout the course; annotating earlier comments and using earlier experience to inform later development. How to keep a Reflective Learning Journal will be included in Investigation, Reflection and Expression I