Module Identifier | PF20420 | ||
Module Title | DEVISING PERFORMANCE 1 | ||
Academic Year | 2000/2001 | ||
Co-ordinator | Mr Thomas Owen | ||
Semester | Semester 2 | ||
Other staff | Professor Mike Pearson | ||
Pre-Requisite | PF20110 , PF20210 | ||
Course delivery | Lecture | 10 Hours | |
Practical | 1 Hours 1 weekend (16 hours) | ||
Assessment | Essay | Performed essay equivalent to 3,000 words | |
Performance assessment | 20 minute performance etude | ||
Report | 1,000 word report on etude |
Brief description
Aim:
The aim of this module is:
to introduce theories and practices of generating performance that does not rely upon the exposition of dramatic literature
to examine structures of dramaturgy and principles of dramatic and visual composition
to provide conceptual and practical techniques for the creation of performance events
Learning Outcomes:
Typically, upon completion of the module, the student will be able:
to demonstrate an appreciation, understanding and critical application of various theories and practices of dramaturgy
to formulate, develop and realize effectively, conceptual procedures appropriate for conceiving non-textual performance
to demonstrate an ability to work under the direction of fellow students and to function effectively within the social environment of performance
to compose and organize intellectual and dramatic material specifically for live exposition, in the devising of a solo presentation in an academic context
Process:
After an initial series of mainly theoretical lectures, studets will be involved in the presentation of short performance etudes. These 'etudes' will be conceived by students from PF30520: Devising Performance 2. They will be linked to the theme or topic to be examined in more detail in PF30720 Performance in Practice 1.
The Weekend workshop includes site visits to examine the famifications of a variety of architectures and social contexts upon the spatial ordering of performance.