Applied Drama: Touring, Directing and Facilitating
| Module title | Applied Drama: Touring, Directing and Facilitating |
|---|---|
| Module code | DRA2112 |
| Academic year | 2025/6 |
| Credits | 30 |
| Module staff | Dr Erin Walcon (Convenor) |
| Duration: Term | 1 | 2 | 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duration: Weeks | 11 |
| Number students taking module (anticipated) | 20 |
|---|
Module description
In this module, you will learn how to create and tour small-scale theatre performance, as well as develop teaching skills in theatre-making, acting, directing, workshop delivery and facilitation. You will act, devise, facilitate and learn how to plan and lead workshops or design programmes of participation. You will be introduced to this in studio sessions taught by the module tutor and via active experiential learning opportunities. You will also research and present on an example of Applied Theatre practice within the work of a contemporary theatre company.
Module aims - intentions of the module
The module aims to provide you with the following:
- research a specific area of societal activity
- create an interactive theatre programme based on that research
- perform the programme
- evaluate its success
- reflect on the experience with a view to consolidating the learning achieved
Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)
ILO: Module-specific skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 1. Demonstrate theoretical and practical knowledge of certain aspects of interactive theatre as defined within the field of Applied Drama
ILO: Discipline-specific skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 2. Relate to and work effectively with others in theatrical processes and performances
- 3. Utilise research tools effectively and to translate theory into practice
ILO: Personal and key skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 4. Demonstrate group cooperation skills, including the ability to give and receive constructive critical feedback
- 5. Demonstrate confidence in performance skills and public presentation
- 6. Demonstrate the ability to adapt and design working methods for each new situation
Syllabus plan
Whilst the content may vary from year to year, it is envisioned that during the module you will:
- Develop an initial scenario
- Develop a suitable interactive theatre structure and relevant facilitation skills
- Participate in a group that will create a proposed programme , either in a live or digital format
- Conduct a full evaluation of the programme in relation to its aims
Learning activities and teaching methods (given in hours of study time)
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities | Guided independent study | Placement / study abroad |
|---|---|---|
| 66 | 234 |
Details of learning activities and teaching methods
| Category | Hours of study time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching | 66 | Seminars and skills workshops |
| Guided Independent Study | 33 | Fulfilment of set tasks: self-directed sessions |
| Guided Independent Study | 48 | Academic research: reading, writing reflective logbook, preparation for presentation |
| Guided Independent Study | 153 | Group work for summative assessment preparation |
Formative assessment
| Form of assessment | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group Project Proposal presentation | 20 minutes | 1-6 | Oral and written |
Summative assessment (% of credit)
| Coursework | Written exams | Practical exams |
|---|---|---|
| 100 | 0 | 0 |
Details of summative assessment
| Form of assessment | % of credit | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Process into Group Performance | 60 | Up to 2 hours and 1000 words | 1- 6 | Written |
| Reflective portfolio | 40 | 2000 words | 1, 3-6 | Written |
Details of re-assessment (where required by referral or deferral)
| Original form of assessment | Form of re-assessment | ILOs re-assessed | Timescale for re-assessment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Process into Group Performance (Up to 2 hours and 1000 words) | Portfolio (3500 words) | 1-6 | Referral/Deferral period |
| Reflective portfolio (2000 words) | Reflective portfolio (2000 words) | 1,3-6 | Referral/Deferral period |
Re-assessment notes
Deferral – if you miss an assessment for certificated reasons judged acceptable by the Mitigation Committee, you will normally be either deferred in the assessment or an extension may be granted. The mark given for a re-assessment taken as a result of deferral will not be capped and will be treated as it would be if it were your first attempt at the assessment.
Referral – if you have failed the module overall (i.e. a final overall module mark of less than 40%) you will be required to submit a further assessment as necessary. If you are successful on referral, your overall module mark will be capped at 40%.
Indicative learning resources - Basic reading
- Baim, C. (2020) Staging the Personal: A Guide to Safe and Ethical Practice. 2020 edition. London, United Kingdom: Palgrave Macmillan UK.
- Cohen-Cruz, J. (2012) Engaging Performance: Theatre as Call and Response. Routledge.
- Jackson, A. and Vine, C (Eds) (2013) Learning Through Theatre: The Changing Face of Theatre in Education (Third Edition). Routledge.
- Snyder-Young, D. (2013) Theatre of Good Intentions: Challenges and Hopes for Theatre for Social Change. London, United Kingdom: Palgrave Macmillan UK.
- Thompson, J. (2012) Applied Theatre: Bewilderment and Beyond. Peter Lang.
| Credit value | 30 |
|---|---|
| Module ECTS | 15 |
| Module pre-requisites | DRA1018 The Creative Actor or equivalent experience as determined by Drama DoE |
| Module co-requisites | None |
| NQF level (module) | 5 |
| Available as distance learning? | No |
| Origin date | 05/02/2025 |
