Teaching Responsibility
LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:
Liverpool Screen School
Learning Methods
Practical
Module Offerings
4002MTP-SEP-MTP
Aims
To introduce students to a range of models of analysing theatre musical theatre texts, both as script (libretto, score, etc) and performance;
To provide opportunities for students to assess and develop their skill in writing and presenting academic papers/essays.
Learning Outcomes
1.
Objectively analyse a musical theatre performance within a clear critical framework.
2.
Present a written analysis to appropriate standards of academic writing and presentation.
Module Content
Outline Syllabus:Students will be offered several models and contexts of musical theatre and performance analysis and critical frameworks. Seminars will examine these in order to develop a vocabulary of critique as well as a working tool for rehearsal/production. (e.g. Stanislavskian analysis of text, Pavis’ model of performance analysis, basis of reception theory, socio-cultural commentary, journalistic review, etc.).
Module Overview:
To introduce students to a range of models of analysing theatre musical theatre texts, both as script (libretto, score, etc) and performance; To provide opportunities for students to assess and develop their skill in writing and presenting academic papers/essays. A combination of lectures and practical seminar/workshop which explores modes of theoretical and practical analysis through discussion allied to work on the rehearsal floor.
To introduce students to a range of models of analysing theatre musical theatre texts, both as script (libretto, score, etc) and performance; To provide opportunities for students to assess and develop their skill in writing and presenting academic papers/essays. A combination of lectures and practical seminar/workshop which explores modes of theoretical and practical analysis through discussion allied to work on the rehearsal floor.
Additional Information:A combination of lectures and practical seminar/workshop which explores modes of theoretical and practical analysis through discussion allied to work on the rehearsal floor.
Assessments
Report