This module is not currently running in 2024 to 2025.
The students will experience the idea of pitching and selling an idea/concept within a short space of time, effectively communicating and answering queries credibly within a fixed time frame. They will also learn how the business operates either through the main part of the module being work placement engagement, or through an in-depth study of an individual or company operation. The students need to show initiative and persuasion to obtain a suitable placement and will understand the importance of reliability, timekeeping, adaptability and commitment through working with professionals within the professional environment. They will analyse an operation and observe how the skills and knowledge learned are applied and put into practice within the business.
Total Contact Hours: 18
Private Study/Placement Hours: 282
Total Study Hours: 300
Main assessment methods:
Professional Practice Portfolio (5,000 words) – 80%
Weekly Blog – 20%
Reassessment methods:
Like-for-like
Indicative Reading List:
Barba, Eugenio and Savarese, Nicola (2005). 'Dramaturgy', in Barba & Savarese, eds, A Dictionary of Theatre Anthropology, pp. 68-73
Evans, Vaughn (2011). Financial Times Essential Guides Writing a Business Plan: How to win backing to start up or grow your business, FT Press
Harvie, Jen (2005). Staging the UK, Manchester University Press
Kotte, Andreas (2011). 'Dramaturgy', in Studying Theatre, Lit Verlag, 167-186
Rickman, Cheryl D and Roddick, Dame Anita (2005). The Small Business Start-Up Workbook: A step-by-step guide to starting the business you've dreamed of, How to Books
Seabright, James (2010). So, You Want to be a Theatre Producer? Nick Hern Books
The intended subject specific learning outcomes.
On successfully completing the module students will be able to:
1 Demonstrate advanced knowledge and systemic understanding of professional procedures, processes and disciplines in the running and programming of a venue and theatre company, (including the use of Contracts, Employment and Freelance practices, developing Creative Teams, Legal Structures, Finance and Budgeting), Marketing, Audience Development, Development and Fundraising, Intellectual Property;
2 Demonstrate advanced analytical capabilities in assessing and delivering professional practice, and to present and defend original, informed and competent proposals with analysis, arguments, and credibility;
3 Demonstrate advanced skills in individual engagement in the professional world, communicating and operating at a professional level, displaying an ability to understand how companies work and deliver productions;
4 Document, analyse and appraise their own work, with appropriate references to professional practice and experience;
5 Demonstrate advanced comprehension of the custom and practice of a professional enterprise.
The intended generic learning outcomes.
On successfully completing the module students will be able to:
1 Develop, plan and present practical and credible creative solution to a real world project using specific knowledge gained, seek and engage with practitioners or companies on a professional level thus developing problem solving skills;
2 Identify health and safety issues and risk assessments;
3 Manage individual activity developing time management, people management, and self-management skills;
4 Communicate and negotiate with a variety of professionals, companies and agencies developing interpersonal skills;
5 Reflect on their own learning, identifying strategies for development exploring strengths and weaknesses and developing autonomy in learning.
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