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This module runs over 24 weeks:

Semester One:
Weeks 1-12
As both a theory and practice based module, lectures, seminars will examine the history and academic context to this field. The first twelve weeks will allow you to also develop practical skills through workshop based sessions which will introduce you to techniques and methodologies to facilitate an applied theatre project.

Semester Two:
Weeks 1-3
Practice based workshops will allow students to focus on the methodologies and techniques required to create a successful forum theatre piece and examine the work of Augusto Boal.

Weeks 4-10
Rehearsals will see students devise, script and structure a piece of Forum Theatre leading to an interactive performance in the final weeks of the module.

The essay will allow for analysis and critical reflection on the theory and practice of this genre.

Key Information Set Data:
17% scheduled learning and teaching activities
83% guided independent learning

This module will allow you to examine the history and development of applied theatre practice particularly in educational contexts. This important branch area of theatre practice will be examined in the light of its history and methodologies in Western society; although some Eastern applications will be alsotouched upon.

Examples of Applied theatre drawn upon will include Drama Education and Theatre in Education; Community Theatre; Theatre for Social Change; Theatre in Museums; Reminiscence Theatre and Heritage Theatre and apply notions of Cultural Studies, Psychology, Education and Sociology. Companies examined may include Cardboard Citizens, Rideout, New Vic Theatre Borderlines and Education and Geese Theatre.

You will study the drama and theatre practice which exists outside of mainstream theatre institutions and examine audiences and participants levels of engagement and responses to this field.

You will also draw upon the theory and practice of applied theatre practitioner Augusto Boal and his pioneering approach to theatre for social change. The theory and practice of Forum Theatre will be studied and explored; as well as preceding and proceeding practices such as Image Theatre, Invisible Theatre and Legislative Theatre.

You will create, devise and perform to a selected audience a short piece of Forum Theatre to deepen your knowledge and understanding of the theory of Applied Theatre.

An REPORT of 3,000 words weighted at 30% [LO 2,3]
This individually marked work will allow students to reflect and contextualise their theoretical and practical explorations of Applied Drama.

A PERFORMANCE length of 1 hour weighted at 70% [LO 1,2]
This group performance of no more than 1 hour will be marked on an individual basis and will include attendance, punctuality, willingness to engage and work as an ensemble member; as well as effectiveness of the final product as a piece of Forum Theatre

Key Information Set Data:
30% coursework
70% practical exams (skills assessment and presentations)

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