English and drama

Making Performance: Practitioners

Module code: Q3107
Level 5
30 credits in autumn semester
Teaching method: Workshop, Seminar, Practical, Lecture
Assessment modes: Coursework

On this module, you’ll get introduced to a range of approaches in contemporary performance practice. You’ll focus on a number of companies and artists. These will be used as case studies at a practical and theoretical level.

Topics will include new strategies in composition/devising and collaborative methodologies. The module culminates with the performance of collectively devised short pieces.

Key skills you’ll gain include:

• critical analysis and reflection
• practical performance-making
• research skills, especially into histories of contemporary performance.

Module learning outcomes

• To demonstrate an understanding of developments in contemporary performance through practice and research.
• To apply an enhanced critical vocabulary to the discussion of shifts in contemporary history, culture and politics and how these have affected performance.
• To demonstrate an ability to articulate, analyse and apply material studied together through both theory and practice.