This module explores critical and creative approaches to working with real lives in performance. You will examine how auto/biographical and documentary material is used and manipulated to construct identity in and through performance. You will question the concept of the 'true story' and explore the ethics and practicalities of using the personal in performance. You will also work creatively to produce a practical project on auto/biographical theatre. In this module you will work with a range of dramatic material and forms, studying, for example, play texts, performance art, verbatim and documentary theatre. You will also engage with a range of theoretical approaches and perspectives. ,
Total contact hours: 44 (minimum)
Private study hours: 256
Total study hours: 300
Main assessment methods:
Essay (2,500 words) (40%)
Performance Project (60%)
Reassessment methods:
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The intended subject specific learning outcomes.
On successfully completing the module students will be able to:
1. Demonstrate knowledge of the theatrical forms and conventions within which selected autobiographical performance texts are operating
2. Create performances using auto/biographical and documentary material
3. Critically evaluate arguments, approaches, and methodologies relating to auto/biographical performance.
4. Demonstrate understanding of the relations between autobiographical theories and performance practice
5 demonstrate a critical understanding of the ethics of working creatively with personal material
The intended generic learning outcomes.
On successfully completing the module students will be able to:
1. Communicate information, ideas, problems, and solutions articulately, in debate and discussion; in writing; and in performance.
2. Engage in practice-based research.
3. Work effectively both individually and as a group.
4 Integrate critical, theoretical and practical approaches to performance
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