1. Identify the ethos, artistic aims and intended outcomes of your chosen company and contextualise aspirations within theatre and performance practice.
2. Explore a range of conceptual and rehearsal techniques appropriate to the realisation of your chosen material.
3. Work effectively within your chosen company within the time scale and guidelines set.
4. Critically reflect upon, analyse and discuss the efficacy of the rehearsal processes experienced from a range of theatrical and performance perspectives.

Formative Assessment: Project Bid
A group presentation of your Creative Company Project Proposal in an appropriate format (5 minutes per student)

Assessment 1: Project [LOs 2,3]
The realisation of your performance/creative contribution in a final company project (Time: Dependent upon context but no longer than 90 minutes)

Assessment 2: Project Report [LO 1, 4]
A 1,500-word report that follows a given template including both Company and Individual Evaluative content and evidence.

All individually assessed

In negotiation with the module staff, and working as a designated performance company, you will identify, propose, plan, and deliver a project of your own creation, to be performed to the public.

You will develop an appropriate proposal for approval by the module leader and other staff. During the module, you will report to a member of staff who will monitor and continually assess the development of the project, but you will otherwise be expected to work independently and apply the knowledge and skills gained to date.

You will be introduced to key concepts, key practitioners and the logistics and practicalities of creating and sustaining an independent performance or film company through a series of staff-led lectures, seminars and workshops.

Pitch your project and let’s get creative! This module calls for innovation and team work as you apply your skills in a company setting from the initial concept to final realisation of a performance-based project.

You will be encouraged to notate, document and analyse the theatrical procedures and training encountered in the module, to work collaboratively and to recognise the importance of teamwork in the pursuit of common goals within the rehearsal environment and to reflect upon their creative achievement. You will also learn to develop their marketing, administrative, negotiating and key communication skills through industry focused tasks, such as speculative funding applications writing and budgeting.

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Studio Space
Performance Space
CD / USB / iPod Speakers
Internet and IT Access
Licenced rehearsal material
Assorted Costumes / Props
VLE
Media Centre equipment