Teaching Responsibility
LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:
LJMU Partner Taught
Learning Methods
Workshop
Module Offerings
7501ATCD-SEP-PAR
Aims
In this module students learn to develop breadth and depth in their repertoire of theatre and drama workshops.
Learning Outcomes
1.
Demonstrate mastery in the delivery of a specific theatre/drama skill workshop evidenced in a high level of practical expertise underpinned by a deep understanding or relevant theory.
2.
Demonstrate a comprehensive ability to plan a range of drama workshops and deliver these in complex and/or unpredictable contexts.
Module Content
Outline Syllabus:Phase 1: Students will begin the module by attending a series of masterclasses across a range of theatre/drama practices. These will be followed by an exploration of concepts of mastery and expertise. Students will also explore the practicalities of a basic ‘toolbox’ of workshops that can be adapted to number of contexts and purposes. In tutorials individual student will negotiate a particular workshop form/skill that they wish to focus on for in depth study.
Phase 2: Following the intensive workshop students return to the workplace and, via a reflective process, begin work on developing mastery/expertise in a specific drama/theatre skill area. This will combine research, reflection and practical experimentation. In parallel students will be auditing their current ‘toolbox’ of basic workshops and identifying areas that need attention.
Phase 3: At the end of the module the students return to LIPA to take part in a workshop weekend. Each student will lead a half day masterclass in their chosen form and two basic workshops as determined by the module leader. Participants will be drawn from local community groups and each student will work with at least two different groups over the weekend with only 24hours notice of the demographic of the group and the type of space they will be working in.
Additional Information:Module Leader: Brendon Burns