THEATRE STUDIES

Description

This module will engage students in the study of the history, impact and ethos of theatre by focusing on key ideas and approaches that have formed its development. Topics to be studied include, but are not limited to theatre history, theories of performance and exploration of the political, social and ethical response, role, responsibility and impact of theatre in relation to communities and societies globally. This module seeks to empower and promote the social, economic and political inclusion of all, irrespective of age, sex, disability, race, ethnicity, origin, religion or economic or other status. Each teaching block, students will attend seminars, building on structured materials provided via the VLE, which students will engage with independently beforehand. This module aims to equip the student with an understanding of the key theatrical historical movements, moments and trends and to work to the following programme aims: To enable engagement with a critical understanding of context, style, genre and idiom in the diverse practices of contemporary theatre To enable the student to demonstrate originality in the application of knowledge, research and independent practice To empower students who can contribute creatively, innovatively, inclusively and intelligently to their chosen professional field To facilitate students' independent learning, self-management and creative entrepreneurship Attributes Developed Ref 001 Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of key historical, political, social and ethical developments in theatre K GLOBAL & CULTURAL, SUSTAINABILITY 002 Apply critical thought and understanding to key historical, political, social and ethical developments in theatre C GLOBAL & CULTURAL, SUSTAINABILITY 003 Draw from the working practice of established practitioners and companies and apply to personal creative practice CP SUSTAINABILITY, GLOBAL & CULTURAL, EMPLOYABILITY 004 Evidence knowledge and understanding of how to problem solve and project manage within a professional creative context T EMPLOYABILITY, RESOURCEFULNESS & RESILIENCE