Overview

Directing and Dramaturgy is a module that explores the stage directors process in detail. From constructing narrative, directing actors to evaluating the process from text into production, this module allows the opportunity for an individual to gain a further insight into the possible roles the director might entail.

Students interested in writing, directing and performing as well as literature and film and media students could benefit from this module as it allows the individual to understand what collaboration is needed between the director-writer, actor-director, or technical designer for example in the process of developing live work. The module will focus mainly on 21st Century directors and the challenges and possibilities of creating production today.

Explore rehearsal methods and application through practice in directing actors

Evaluating narrative construction and development through text analysis

Exploring the collaborative process of developing a live performance from text into production, i.e. looking at the lighting designer, sound designer, set designer, composer's relationship with the director

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

• Advanced independent research-based investigation to inform written and practical work

• Highly active and creative participant in the process of play, inspiring and supporting others

• Identify and discuss the theoretical and practical processes that are required from a director's practice to an advanced level

• Participated in an extended period of practice-led research to lead in the generation of an original performance