Teaching Responsibility
LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:
LJMU Partner Taught
Learning Methods
Lecture
Seminar
Module Offerings
4567IAB-SEP-PAR
Aims
To provide the student with
1. A broad overview of the history of theatre including both dance and musical theatre so that they can contextualize their practice
2. A broad overview of the performing arts as an economic activity
3. The ability to undertake guided research into elements of the history of performing arts
4. The ability to develop arguments and write and communicate ideas clearly in a variety of forms
Learning Outcomes
1.
Recognise and demonstrate the ability to undertake guided research into identified elements of the history of the performing arts
2.
Recognise and demonstrate a recognition of the key elements of the broad economic, personnel and organizational structures of the performing arts economy
3.
Identify and summarise the following aspects of personal development: strengths and weaknesses, motivations and values, ability to work with others
Module Content
Outline Syllabus:The syllabus is in three parts
1. The History
Students will be introduced to a broad history of the performing arts, (Theatre, Musical theatre and Dance) up to the end of the 20th Century. This will be delivered broadly chronologically with some thematically based lectures. Students will also be introduced to research strategies and the skills and vocabulary required to undertake critical evaluation of performing arts practice and their understanding of the potential place within the performing arts.
2. The Performing Arts Business
Students will be introduced to the commercial and creative organizational infrastructure of the performing arts economy. More specifically students will be introduced to
• Types of performing arts organizations (Governmental, Not-for-Profit, Commercial etc.)
• Economic models used in the performing arts
• Organizational structures within the performing arts
• Roles and Responsibilities with performing arts organization
• Non-Performance roles / technical roles within the performing arts
3. Study Skills and Professional Development
Students will be introduced to a range of study skills, which will allow them to progress successfully through the programme;
• Research skills (gathering, sifting, evaluating, and utilizing information)
• Constructing ideas and developing arguments
• Writing and communication skills
Additional Information:The module introduces students to Dance, Acting and Musical Theatre history as well as study skills and professional development for the modern performer. Assessment is via two portfolios.
Assessments
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