Module Details
Module Code: |
ARTS B8001 |
Full Title:
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Performance Studies Theory and Practice
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Valid From:: |
Semester 1 - 2020/21 ( September 2020 ) |
Language of Instruction: | English |
Module Owner:: |
Laura Bowler
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Module Description: |
The aim of this module is to explore the theory and practice of Performance Studies introducing students to performance in its widest spectrum of meanings, from sport to film, from on-line gaming to opera. The module will act as a cap-stone module, the students will be expected to combine all their theatre practice, technical theatre and film production skills to produce an interdisciplinary Performance Studies installation or event which is grounded in theory.
During the first semester students will engage in weekly lectures (2 hrs) and workshops (2 hrs). The students will study a number of key theories and practitioners, and explore this work in a workshops setting.
In the second semester they will work to create an interdisciplinary Performance Studies event. Students will receive supervision of their projects as a class (1 hr).
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Module Learning Outcome |
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
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Module Learning Outcome Description |
MLO1 |
Demonstrate the ability to create performances using an interdisciplinary approach |
MLO2 |
Apply theory in order to demonstrate an in-depth understanding of a variety of performance practices |
MLO3 |
Apply theory in the creation of short performances, either through directing or devising. |
MLO4 |
Present performance ideas for evaluation and be able to critically engage in feedback. |
MLO5 |
Create an interdisciplinary site specific event for public performance. Include film, media, technical and performance elements as appropriate. |
MLO6 |
Evaluate personal learning and reflect critically on own work. |
MLO7 |
Demonstrate arguments through performative procedures. |
MLO8 |
Using key theory analyse performance in a comparative and interdisciplinary manner. |
Pre-requisite learning |
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named DkIT module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
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No recommendations listed |
Module Indicative Content |
Performance Theory
Richard Schechner, Victor Turner, Mike Pearson; ritual and play;
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Performance Art and Performance Studies
Performance Art and Performance Studies:
Gender; Intercultural Performance; The Body in Performance; Liminality and Borders; Performing grief and death; Carnival,
celebration and food
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Site Specific Performance
Environmental performance and contemporary site specific performance; the work of companies like Performance Corporation, Anu Productions etc.
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Performance in a contemporary mediatised society
Performance in conventional media and film; performance on-line; diffused and extended audience; performance as part of the everyday
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Performance theory in practice
Analysis of theoretical perspective through practical workshops, site-specific events and practical essay
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Interdisciplinary practice
Understanding interdisciplinary practice; management of the elements of performance; film, media, audio, lighting, set, costume, performance;
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Devising
Practices of devising; idea generation; group work; discipline and problem solving; working with a writer;
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Directing
Key theories of directing; working with text; the responsibilities of the actor; the director/actor/technical dynamic
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Module Assessment
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Assessment Breakdown | % |
Course Work | 100.00% |
Module Special Regulation |
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AssessmentsFull-time
Reassessment Requirement |
Reattendance
The assessment of this module is inextricably linked to the delivery. Therefore reassessment on this module will require the student to reattend (i.e. retake) the module in its entirety.
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DKIT reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment
Module Workload
Workload: Full-time |
Workload Type |
Contact Type |
Workload Description |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
Hours |
Lecture |
Contact |
No Description |
Every Week |
1.00 |
1 |
Practical |
Contact |
No Description |
Every Week |
1.00 |
1 |
Directed Reading |
Non Contact |
No Description |
Every Week |
7.00 |
7 |
Independent Study |
Non Contact |
No Description |
Every Week |
6.50 |
6.5 |
Lecturer Supervised Learning (non-contact) |
Non Contact |
No Description |
Every Week |
0.50 |
0.5 |
Total Weekly Learner Workload |
16.00 |
Total Weekly Contact Hours |
2.50 |
This module has no Part-time workload. |
Module Resources
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Recommended Book Resources |
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Schechner, Richard. (2013), Performance Studies, 3rd. Routledge, London and New York.
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Madison, D.Soyini, and Judith Hamera, eds.. (2006), The Sage Handbook of Performance Studies, Sage Thousand Oaks, London.
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Bial, Henry, ed.. (2020), The Performance Studies Reader, 3rd. Routledge, London and New York.
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Brady, Sarah and Fintan Walsh. (2009), Crossroads: Performance Studies and Irish Culture, Palgrave Macmillan, London.
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Colin Counsell and Laurie Wolf, ed. (2003), Performance Analysis: an introductory coursebook, Routledge, London and New York.
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Auslander, Philip. (2008), Theory for Performance Studies: A Student's Guide, Routledge, London and New York.
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This module does not have any other resources |
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