Drama and Theatre Studies

Course summary

Students will study 3 components; Devising, Text in Performance and Theatre Makers in Practice. Component 1: Devising (9DR0/01) Devise an original performance piece from one key extract from a performance text and a theatre practitioner as stimuli. Component 2: Text in Performance (9DR0/02) A group performance of one key extract from a performance text. A monologue or duologue performance from one key extract from a different performance text. Both include a brief written explanation of your role (how you developed your characterization skills) Component 3: Theatre Makers in Practice (9DR0/03) Live Theatre Evaluation Practical exploration and study of a complete performance text – focusing on how this can be realised for performance. Practical exploration and interpretation of another complete performance text, in light of a chosen theatre practitioner – focusing on how this text could be reimagined for a contemporary audience. Practitioner must be different to Component 1 What skills will you develop? In addition to the performance, design and directing skills, students will be learning and building upon the following skills: Cognitive skills •Non-routine problem solving – expert thinking, metacognition, creativity •Decision making and reasoning •Critical thinking – analyzing, synthesizing and reasoning skills •ICT literacy – access, manage, integrate, evaluate, construct and communicate Interpersonal skills •Communication – active listening, oral communication, written communication, assertive communication and non-verbal communication •Relationship-building– teamwork, trust, intercultural sensitivity, self-presentation, social influence, conflict resolution and negotiation •Collaborative problem solving – establishing and maintaining shared understanding, taking appropriate action, establishing and maintaining team organisation Intrapersonal skills •Adaptability – ability and willingness to cope with the uncertain, handling work stress, adapting to different personalities, communication styles and cultures, and physical adaptability to various indoor and outdoor work environments •Self-management and self-development – ability to work remotely in virtual teams, work autonomously, be self-motivating and self-monitoring, willing and able to acquire new information and skills related to work