Module UXS-3122:
Theatre and Performance: Self
Theatre and Performance: The Self 2024-25
UXS-3122
2024-25
School of Arts, Culture And Language
Module - Semester 2
20 credits
Module Organiser:
Ffion Evans
Overview
In Theatre and Performance: The Self you will explore performance of the individual practitioner. Using various performers and performance groups and drawing on other arts practices (such as photography, writing, visual arts) as illustrations, you will engage creatively with issues of performativity, liveness, embodiment, and theatricality. You will explore the relationship between performance and the world outside of the theatre. This module will focus on the ways you as a practitioner can employ new and dynamic modes of performance to destabilise and question notions of self and identity, belonging and being. During the module, you will engage in practical work focusing on, and experimenting with, the dynamics of live performance. The individual is at the centre of the work, and you will have the opportunity to develop an advanced notion of your own artistic identity as a creator of performance
Theories of Self and Identity in performance Performance and Wellbeing Rehearsal processes and directing Portfolio creation Critical analysis of theatre and performance
Assessment Strategy
Threshold (D- to D+) •Knowledge of key areas/principles only •Weaknesses in understanding of main areas •Limited evidence of background study •Performance or written response only poorly focussed on question and with some irrelevant material and poor structure •Arguments presented but lack coherence •Several factual/computational errors/unconvincing performance •No original interpretation •Only major links between topics are described •Weak group skills •Many weaknesses in presentation/performance and accuracy
Good/Satisfactory (C- to C+) •Knowledge of key areas/principles •Understands main areas •Limited evidence of background study •Written or performance response focussed on assignment but also with some irrelevant material and weaknesses in structure •Arguments presented but lack coherence •Has several factual/computational errors/mostly unconvincing performance •No original interpretation •Only major links between topics are described •Limited problem solving/satisfactory team work •Some weaknesses in presentation/performance and accuracy
Very Good/Good (B- to B+) •Comprehensive knowledge •Detailed understanding •Background study •Focussed and well structured written or performance response •Logically presented and defended most arguments •Some to No factual/computational errors/committed and convincing performance •Some Original interpretation •New links between topics are developed •Strong group skills •Very good presentation with accurate communication
Excellent (A- to A+) •Comprehensive knowledge •Detailed understanding •Extensive background study •Highly focussed and well structured written or performance response •Logically presented and defended arguments •No factual/computational errors/committed and convincing performance •Original interpretation •New links between topics are developed •Strong group skills •Excellent presentation with very accurate communication
Learning Outcomes
- Assess issues of self and identity in performance and related discipline
- Critically engage in debates surrounding the work of a range of movements and practitioners
- Describe, interpret and evaluate performance across a range of occurrences and sites as relevant to own work.
- Devise and lead a creative project efficiently and effectively to a high standard
Assessment method
Demonstration/Practice
Assessment type
Crynodol
Description
Individual Performance Piece Individually, develop a devised performance 15 minute piece that explores the performance practices developed through out term. You are encouraged to invite a public audience to engage with the practice-led research.
Weighting
60%
Due date
16/05/2025
Assessment method
Coursework
Assessment type
Crynodol
Description
Portfolio: Documenting and critically analysing the creative process towards performance practice.
Weighting
40%
Due date
18/04/2025