Module Descriptors
CREATIVITY AND SOCIAL CONTEXT : DANCE AND THEATRE ARTS
CCIF40313
Key Facts
Faculty of Arts and Creative Technologies
Level 4
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Rowena Beighton-Dykes
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 56
Independent Study Hours: 94
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- JOURNAL weighted at 40%
- CASE BASED STUDY weighted at 50%
- ORAL weighted at 10%
Module Details
Module Texts
Baines, S. Terpsichore in Sneakers. (1987) Wesleyan University Press
McFee, G. Understanding Dance. (1992) Routledge
Preston Dunlop & Sanchez-Colberg. Dance and the Performative. (2002) Verve Publishing
Strinati, D. An Introduction to the Theories of Popular Culture 2nd Ed. (2003) Routledge
McFee, G. Understanding Dance. (1992) Routledge
Preston Dunlop & Sanchez-Colberg. Dance and the Performative. (2002) Verve Publishing
Strinati, D. An Introduction to the Theories of Popular Culture 2nd Ed. (2003) Routledge
Module Additional Assessment Details
Students must submit work for all assessments.
Assessment 1: The Reflective Learning Journal, illustrated and containing key performance milestones of the last century, with reference to social, political and performance historical context, and including influential examples relating to own discipline: (LO 2, 3) (40%).
Assessment 2: An illustrated case study of a theatre or dance practitioner/style/genre in relation to the intended target audience and own specialism. (1,000 word report): (LO 1, 4) (50%).
Assessment 3: Actively engage with discussions and workshops (LO 4) (10%)
Assessment 1: The Reflective Learning Journal, illustrated and containing key performance milestones of the last century, with reference to social, political and performance historical context, and including influential examples relating to own discipline: (LO 2, 3) (40%).
Assessment 2: An illustrated case study of a theatre or dance practitioner/style/genre in relation to the intended target audience and own specialism. (1,000 word report): (LO 1, 4) (50%).
Assessment 3: Actively engage with discussions and workshops (LO 4) (10%)
Module Indicative Content
Students will be able to explore the artistic, social and political influences on dance and/or theatre arts over a significant period, in order to evaluate reasons for current trends in their specialist area. Students will gain an understanding of the impact of context on performance and use this understanding to inform their own work in relation to the cultural inheritance of the local audience. Diverse methods of communication will be utilised to express and justify their own performance decisions. They will develop research and study skills to enable them to work effectively.
Students will undertake a study of a performance practitioner, style or genre, carrying out research and writing an illustrated report about what they have learned and how it relates to current practice.
The Reflective Learning Journal will be used as a personal discussion tool, to consider their progress, reflect upon how their research informs their work, and evaluate their difficulties and successes in order to gain confidence and address problems.
Group work will allow the sharing of ideas, discussions of progress and learning from others. Students will be expected to contribute by volunteering information, supporting and responding to peers, and reflecting upon their own perspective in the light of new information.
Students will undertake a study of a performance practitioner, style or genre, carrying out research and writing an illustrated report about what they have learned and how it relates to current practice.
The Reflective Learning Journal will be used as a personal discussion tool, to consider their progress, reflect upon how their research informs their work, and evaluate their difficulties and successes in order to gain confidence and address problems.
Group work will allow the sharing of ideas, discussions of progress and learning from others. Students will be expected to contribute by volunteering information, supporting and responding to peers, and reflecting upon their own perspective in the light of new information.
Module Learning Strategies
Introductory briefing at onset of module: 1 hr
Series of lectures, visits and seminars relating to performance
history and context 35 hrs
Workshops developing journal content with studio tutorials 15 hrs
Group tutorials and critiques with formative feedback: 4 hrs
Individual tutorials: 1hr
Total contact time 56 hrs pr student
Series of lectures, visits and seminars relating to performance
history and context 35 hrs
Workshops developing journal content with studio tutorials 15 hrs
Group tutorials and critiques with formative feedback: 4 hrs
Individual tutorials: 1hr
Total contact time 56 hrs pr student
Module Resources
Library; books, journals, articles and ejournals
Learning Resource Centre; computers, internet and printing facilities
Access to digital video recorders & tripod
Brewhouse facilities; Drama studio, Loft Gallery, Corner studio. Auditorium to seat 300. Full backstage facilities, full lighting and sound facilities.
Learning Resource Centre; computers, internet and printing facilities
Access to digital video recorders & tripod
Brewhouse facilities; Drama studio, Loft Gallery, Corner studio. Auditorium to seat 300. Full backstage facilities, full lighting and sound facilities.