Demonstrate an understanding of the inter-relationship between theory and practice in applied theatre and pedagogic contexts.

Enquiry

Analysis



Critically reflect upon the project through the consideration of your application of key elements of applied drama practice.

Communication

Reflection



Utilise a range of practical, theoretical and ethical skills in the planning and creation of applied and/or teaching drama contexts.

Application

All individually assessed.


Assessment 1: Practical Project [LOs 1&3]

The practical project is negotiated dependent on area of expertise and interest. A Learning Agreement will support the process. Work may be in small teams or individual.


Assessment 2: Reflective Viva [LO 2]

You will articulate your critical reflections on the making and execution of your practical project. This includes a consideration of the existing theory and practice in your area of expertise or interest. You may use supporting documentation to discuss your reflections (e.g. lesson plans or participant feedback).

This module introduces you to the theory and practice of teaching and facilitating drama in social, community, applied and educational contexts. You will gain knowledge, skills and understanding relevant to running a drama workshop or project for a negotiated target audience or demographic of your choice. Often existing outside of mainstream theatre institutions, this work examines making work for and with specific target audiences. Participant engagement and evaluative frameworks are also considered.



This module will allow you to examine key aspects of the history and development of applied theatre practice. This important branch area of theatre practice will be examined in the light of its history and methodologies in a global context. You will draw upon the theory and practice of key practitioners in the field. Examples of Applied theatre may include Theatre of the Oppressed, Forum Theatre, Theatre in Education; Community Theatre; Theatre for Social Change; Theatre in Museums; Reminiscence Theatre, and Heritage Theatre.

Interested in teaching or applying your drama work in social or community contexts? This module introduces you to the theory and practice of teaching and facilitating drama in social, community, applied and educational contexts. For those who wish to explore teaching and workshopping/community drama as a career, this optional module is for you.

You will learn from actively engaging with theories and practices in a mixed mode teaching environment, incorporating workshops, masterclasses, readings and discussion (the latter you will need to prepare for prior to attending the session).



You will be required to read and refer to examples of good practice drawn from a wide variety of theatre practitioners, pedagogues, critics and academics and to be able to contextualise your own work from the rich landscape of non-western and western traditions.

Teaching Drama:

Bates, B. (2019). Learning Theories Simplified. Sage Publications.

Haylo, R (2000) Dramatic Events: How to Run A Successful Workshop. Faber And Faber.

Honeybourne, V (2018). The Neurodiverse Classroom. Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Johnstone, C (1998). House Of Games, Chris Johnston. NHB

Fleming, M. (2017). Starting Teaching Drama. Routledge

Fox, A. (2021). GCSE Drama: Live Theatre Evaluation. Illuminate Publishing.
Johnstone, C. (2011). Drama Games for Those Who Like To Say No. NHB: London.

Kempe, A & Nicolson, H (2013). Learning To Teach Drama 11-18. Bloomsbury

Marsden, S. (2019). 100 Acting Exercises For 8-18 Year Olds. Methuen Drama

Whiltfield, P (2019). Teaching Strategies for Neurodiversity and Dyslexia in Actor Training. Routledge.



Applied Drama:

Boal. A. (2002) . Games For Actors and Non-Actors. Routledge
Boal, A. (2000). Theatre Of the Oppressed. Pluto Press
Boal, A. (1995). The Rainbow of Desire. Routledge
Boal, A. (1998). Legislative Theatre: Using Performance to Make Politics. Routledge.

Chinyowa, K (2010). Communicating Development through Applied Theatre: Case Study of a Community Theatre Project in South Africa. Lambert Academic Publishing

Cohen-Cruz, J. (2006). Dialogues On Theatre and Cultural Politics. Routledge
Kershaw, B (1992) The Politics of Performance-Radical Theatre as Cultural Intervention. Routledge.
Kuppers, P (2007). Community Performance- An Introduction. Routledge
Nicolson, H. (2005). Applied Drama. Hampshire: Palgrave Press.
Taylor, P. (2003). Applied Theatre: Creating Transformative Encounters in The Community. Greenwood Press
Thompson, J. (2006). Applied Theatre: Bewilderment and Beyond. Peter Lang Publications

AV within mixed mode teaching spaces
Library
Internet

Box of Broadcasts
VLE

Props and costumes from store for workshops.