The Drama Studio
The Performance Centre Workshop
The Faculty Laboratory
Computers with Microsoft Office, Speaktext and Accessibility Software, Internet access
Video, audio, slide projection equipment
OHP and audio-visual aids
Tape recorders
Ladders, manual handling aids, hand tools and PPE
Technical support.
Library
Theatre and newspaper archives
Theatre visits
The Blackboard virtual learning environment will be available (where relevant) to support this module. Details will be supplied in the module handbook.

A GP PRESENTATION. 0.25 HRS [Learning Outcomes 1-4]
A PORTFOLIO of 2000 words [Learning Outcomes 1-5]
The Portfolio will consist of:
(1) materials generated from various independent study tasks set to students [Learning Outcomes 1-5]
(2) a certificate of attendance of Health and Safety training [Learning Outcome 5]
(3) a CV and/or covering letter suitable for employment within the performing arts or creative industries, or in a related area. [Learning Outcome 1-2, 4]
All parts of the portfolio must be submitted for students to pass this module.

Arts Council England Funding Application Pack
Bailey, V. et al (1995) Essential Research Skills. (Hammersmith: Collins Educational)
Cottrell, S. (2nd ed. 2003) The Study Skills Handbook. (Basingstoke, Palgrave)
Cottrell, S. (2003) Skills for Success (Basingstoke, Palgrave)
Freakley, V and Sutton R (1996). Essential Guide to Business in the Performing Arts (London: Hodder Arnold)
Northedge, A. (1994) The Good Study Guide (Milton Keynes: Open University Press)
Perrett, J (1996). Job Hunting after University or College (London: Kogan Page)
Rowell, G. and Jackson, A (1984). The Repertory Movement: A History of Regional Theatre in Britain (Cambridge: Cambridge University Press)
Salt, C (2nd ed. 2001). Make Acting Work (London: Methuen)
Solomon, R. & Winch, C. (1994) Calculating and Computing for Social Science and Arts Students (Milton Keynes Open University Press)

Health and Safety Documents
"The Drama and Theatre Arts Health and Safety Code of Practice"
HSE "Working at heights in the broadcasting and entertainment industries"
HSE "General access scaffolds and ladders"
DPTA "Manual Handling guidance"
"Read The Label - How to find out if chemicals are dangerous"

The aim of this module is to develop students' knowledge of the professional theatre industry, professional theatre practice and independent study skills. An awareness of discrete 'types' of theatre (subsidised/producing, commercial/presenting, arts centres) will form a key part of students' understanding in the module. This will form the basis for further study into areas such as: funding sources and mechanisms; history; programming and policy; audiences and marketing and media coverage. The module will also address the issues of employment and training in the professional theatre and creative industries. Lastly, the module introduces students to a range of independent learning skills required to pursue the undergraduate courses in Drama, Performance and Theatre Arts generally. Topics covered include:
- using computers as a research and learning tool
- undertaking secondary research
- undertaking aspects of primary research including interviews and observations
- writing for essays including bibliographic skills
- undertaking presentations
- how to write a CV and maintain a personal development portfolio
- Health and Safety Risk Assessment
- safe manual handling of loads
- safe use of ladders
- safe use of hand tools and battery power tools
- safe and appropriate use of substances hazardous to health and personal protective equipment

Lectures
Seminars
Workshops
Theatre visits (where possible)
Tutorials (optional)
Electronic learning environments (e.g Blackboard)