A performance length 1 hours weighted at 70%. An essay length 1500 words weighted at 30%.
Performance element relates to learning outcomes 2, 4
Coursework element relates to learning outcomes 1,3

In negotiation with the staff on the Award, and working in small groups, students will identify, propose, plan, and deliver a project of their own creation, to be given its first performance in the Drama Studio. If the students choose to take the production to a venue or venues outside of the University, they must negotiate the arrangements for the project with the venue or organisation concerned. Possible further performances may include drama or arts festivals, or in schools, colleges or other performance spaces.

Students will be given guidance and support from staff on the demands and logistics of small-scale production and touring via a series of lectures and/or workshops. Students will develop an appropriate proposal for approval by the staff on the Award. In the course of the module, students will report to a member of staff who will supervise the development of the project, but they will otherwise be expected to work independently and apply the knowledge and skills gained on their study of the Award to date. At least one performance of the project will be given to an audience in the Drama Studio. The students will be encouraged to give at least one further performance in a different venue (e.g. in a festival or as part of an outreach programme within the local community). The writing of an essay will enable students to reflect critically on the development and delivery of the project and on the parameters of the planning and delivery of a small-scale tour.

Performance venues (e.g. Drama Studios) and rehearsal rooms
Library
Internet
IT software (word processing, Internet browsers)
The Blackboard virtual learning environment will be available (where relevant) to support this module. Details will be supplied in the module handbook

Freakley, Vivien and Sutton, Rachel. Essential Guide to Business in the Performing Arts (Abingdon: Hodder and Stoughton, 1996)
Maitland, Heather. Marketing and Touring. A practical guide to marketing an event on tour (London: Arts Council England, 2004)
Menear, Pauline and Hawkins, Terry. Stage Management and Theatre Administration (London: Phaidon, 2nd edn. 1993)
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