Through weekly lectures, seminars and practical workshop sessions, the course will require the students to analyse a range of performance texts, to understand fundamentals of writing, then write material and experience the results and effects of their writing as performed by others. In the context of on-going discussions about the practice and characteristics of writing for performance, students will develop an understanding of the importance of revision and development of evolving work as mediated by the constructive criticism of group and convenor response.
Total contact hours: 55
Private study hours: 245
Total study hours: 300
Main assessment methods
Presentation: Rehearsed reading of a short play or scene (15-20mins) (50%)
Portfolio (3,000 words) (50%)
Reassessment methods
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The most up to date reading list for each module can be found on the university's reading list pages (https://kent.rl.talis.com/index.html).
The intended subject specific learning outcomes.
On successfully completing the module students will be able to:
1. Comprehend practical skills for writing for performance;
2. Understand and use dramaturgical structures in the completion, editing and revision of exercises in writing for performance;
3. Demonstrate a working familiarity with and understanding of the language and practices of writing for performance;
4. Develop an ability to analyse and critique the practice of writing for performance as evident in the work of the student, their peers and published writers.
5. Give an understanding of the written word as enacted in performance and of the importance of constructive criticism
The intended generic learning outcomes.
On successfully completing the module students will be able to:
1. Demonstrate critical sensibility to test the viability of creative ideas;
2. Undertake teamwork, leadership, presentational and communication skills through group practical work on his/her own pieces and those of others;
3. Demonstrate analytical skills and the ability to communicate ideas and arguments both verbally and in writing.
4. Reflect on their own learning and development, identifying strategies for development, exploring strengths and weaknesses, and developing autonomy in learning and continuous professional development.
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