Students must submit work for all assessments.
Assessment 1: One industry brief, initiated by the student, designed to enhance identified progression skills needs (60%) (Learning outcome 3)
Assessment 2: An evaluation of the project, with findings expressed through a range of communication methods (20%) (LO, 1)
Assessment 3: Reflective Learning Journal documenting the students progress associated with the project (20%) (LO, 1,2)

This module works partly in parallel and partly in response to the students findings from Investigation, Reflection and Expression 3. The work undertaken will be selected to fulfil needs identified in that module. The work may be directed towards an academic pathway or to industry and entrepreneurial progression in the Dance and Theatre Arts industry.

In Investigation, Reflection and Expression 3 students will have planned a project, in consultation with their tutors and industry partners. Should students be considering an academic progression, consultation should include a University tutor and other academic contacts, such as students or recent graduates. This module takes the form of implementing the project and evaluating the outcome. The project should be of an achievable scale, covering all aspects from research and planning through to implementation and evaluation.

A wide range of communication experiences should form part of the module, such as meetings, presentations, writing for different purposes (e.g. bids for funding, extended essays, reports, letters, emails, minutes etc) interviews, promotion, advertising, negotiating techniques etc. At this point a student may wish to identify appropriate Health and Safety training in order to include evidence in their portfolio as required for progression to Level 3.

An example of the work students might carry out would be: identifying a local market, client or target audience and creating a performance related product, service or event(s) leading to an evaluation of the success of the project. This might include theatre in education or re-enactment events and associated planning, promotion and management of the activities.

Introduction to module: 2 hrs
Project management workshops: 5 hours
Written, visual, & oral communication methods: 25 hrs
Funding sources and financial planning: 15 hrs
Research workshops: 10 hrs
Practical studio workshops: 20 hrs
Student presentations and evaluation: 10 hrs
Individual tutorials: 5 hrs per student

Total contact time 92 hrs pr student

Work practice activities should comprise a minimum 110 hours, and include:
Identification and initiation of a brief
Involvement in meetings
Presentation of a range of proposals to meet the brief
Creation of a range of associated written documents (proposals, reports etc)
Management of the production process
Evaluation of the outcome to an audience

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.

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Cobb, A. Leading Project Teams: An Introduction to the Basics of Project Management and Project Team Leadership. Sage Publishing Ltd
Owen, J. How to Lead. (2005) Prentice Hall