This module builds on the experience of Introduction to Specialist Pathway: Dance and Theatre Arts, and helps students deepen their experience of the application of skills in a professional environment. They will be expected to gain a substantial part of the evidence for assessment from work based projects, using and developing skills developed on other level 1 modules such as Understanding the Performance Arts Industry and Professional and Contextual Studies.

With a foundation gained from Introduction to Specialist Pathway students will use their knowledge to address an identified need in the working environment, and may be part of a larger programme of work being undertaken in the work place, or experience associated with working freelance or in an entrepreneurial role. This may, for example be developing performance related activities to promote a new venue or product. Understanding who the product is aimed at would be an important factor in the design and development of the work.

Students should increasingly be working independently, and may identify and/or initiate a project in order to meet the outcomes of this module: such a project should be planned in consultation with the student's tutor and mentor, and focus on a work based event or activity.

This module is closely associated with Investigation, Reflection and Expression 2, which offers the opportunity to document and evaluate the students experience whilst carrying out work related projects

Students must submit work for all assessments.
Assessment 1: One response to a brief individually negotiated with a tutor, demonstrating involvement in the research, creation and delivery of performance related product. (80%) (LO, 2, 3, 4)
Assessment 2: Reflective Learning Journal documenting the student's progress associated with the project (20%) (LO, 1, 3)

An introductory briefing at onset of module: 2 hours
Problem solving workshops: 5 hours
The production process: 5 hours
Research workshops: 7 hours
Practical Studio Workshops: 20 hours
Methods of evaluation: 3 hours
Group Tutorials / critiques with formative feedback: 10 hours
Individual tutorials: 5 hours

Total contact time 57 hours per student

Work practice activities should comprise a minimum 45 hours, and include:
Identification of a partner organisation or client
Identification of a brief
Agreeing timescales and targets
Proposal of responses to brief
Adaptations in response to feedback
Presentation of product to audience

Books:
Berkun S. (2005). The Art of Project Management. Cambridge, Massachussetts: O¿Reilly Media.
Gifford C. (2005). Advertising and Marketing: Developing the Marketplace (Influence and Persuasion) . Oxford: Heinemann.
Owen J. (2005). How to Lead: What You Actually Need to Do to Manage, Lead and Succeed. Harlow: Prentice Hall.
Stone M. & Foss B & Bond A. (2004). Consumer Insight: How to Use Data and Market Research to get Closer to Your Customer. London: Kogan Page.

Journals:
International Small Business Journal
The Economist

Websites:
Artsin Productions Limited http://www.artsinleicestershire.co.uk/businessforthearts.htm 2011

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.