Programme Specifications

To advance teaching, learning and research into the field of scenography as a discrete artistic practice and academic discipline.

To research and develop the function of scenography in the generation and presentation of a wide range of aesthetic events including theatrical production; physical, non-textual and devised performance; dance; installation, and events within which the visual aesthetic and scenographic composition and direction bear an especial, creative significance.

To disseminate knowledge of the theory, methodology, key practice and criticism which establishes, constitutes and supports the discreteness of the subject area.

To develop in students the knowledge and abilities to be able to consider critically and productively the role of scenography in contemporary performance contexts.

To develop student ability to apply, demonstrate and advance their learning through the realisation of analytical, creative and reflective responses within original creative output.

To develop practical initiatives in the area of devising scenography and the acquisition of knowledge through experiential learning.

To develop student ability to undertake independent research and apply this within both academic and creative contexts.

To develop students interpersonal and teamwork skills and their ability to apply these within both academic and creative contexts.

To provide students with sufficient ranges of intellectual and practical skills, transferable skills and experiences to make informed career choices.

Scenography, as both aesthetic practice and event, within various historical, ethnic and artistic contexts.

Key practices and practitioners and the concepts and principles under-pinning scenographic composition and exposition

The function of scenography within the dramaturgy of theatrical and other performative events

The processes by which scenography is created and realised within a range of performance contexts.

The interplay between theory and practice in the academic study of scenography.

The ability to examine critically a wide range of scenographic practice(s)

The ability to engage in research through a variety of strategies.

The ability to identify, interpret and take into consideration, the cultural frameworks surrounding and informing scenography.

The ability to develop and apply effectively, conceptual and practical procedures appropriate to scenographic composition and exposition

The ability to embody and sustain intellectual argument within diverse forms of exposition and from a range of critical perspectives.

The ability to effectively document procedures of scenographic practice

The ability to structure and communicate ideas effectively in a variety of situations, and through a variety of media

The ability to pose and solve intellectual problems

The ability to listen and make use of critical advice

The ability to make effective use of available (including on-line) resources

The ability to manage time effectively

The ability to apply creative, imaginative and problem-solving skills in a variety of situations

The ability to work independently, and in groups

The ability to use a range of information technology skills and resources, appropriate to tasks.

The ability to apply a range of research skills