Rhedir gan School of Arts, Culture and Language

20.000 Credyd neu 10.000 Credyd ECTS

Semester 2

Trefnydd: Mrs Ffion Evans

The aim of Theatre and Performance: The Self is to explore Performance as it related to the individual practitioner. This module will examine some of the fundamental aspects of performance such as performativity, liveness, embodiment, and theatricality and how they link into the world outside of the theatre. Using various performers and performance groups and drawing on other arts practices (such as photography, writing, visual arts) as illustrations this module will focus on the ways those practitioners employ new and dynamic modes of performance to destabilise and question notions of self and identity, belonging and being. During this module students are involved in practical work focusing on, and experimenting with, the dynamics of live performance. The individual is at the centre of the work and the students are expected to develop an advanced notion of their own artistic identity as creators of performance.

Theories of Self, identity and autobiography in performance Examples of current and past arts practice in relation to identity and the self Rehearsal processes and directing Portfolio creation Critical analysis of theatre and performance

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D • Knowledge of key areas/principles only • Weaknesses in understanding of main areas • Limited evidence of background study • Answer only poorly focussed on question and with some irrelevant material and poor structure • Arguments presented but lack coherence • Several factual/computational errors • No original interpretation • Only major links between topics are described • Limited problem solving • Many weaknesses in presentation and accuracy

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C • Knowledge of key areas/principles • Understands main areas • Limited evidence of background study • Answer focussed on question but also with some irrelevant material and weaknesses in structure • Arguments presented but lack coherence • Has several factual/computational errors • No original interpretation • Only major links between topics are described • Limited problem solving • Some weaknesses in presentation and accuracy

B • Strong knowledge • Understands most but not all • Evidence of background study • Focussed answer with good structure • Arguments presented coherently • Mostly free of factual and computational errors • Some limited original interpretation • Well known links between topics are described • Problems addressed by existing methods/approaches • Good presentation with accurate communication

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A • Comprehensive knowledge • Detailed understanding • Extensive background study • Highly focussed answer and well structured • Logically presented and defended arguments • No factual/computational errors • Original interpretation • New links between topics are developed • New approach to a problem • Excellent presentation with very accurate communication

1. Advanced critical writing skills including clarity of expression, cogent argument and structure, accuracy and adherence to referencing protocol

2. Demonstrate an ability to devise and lead a project confidently

3. Demonstrate an extensive awareness of current discussions and debates in the field and be knowledgeable about work of a range of movements and practitioners.

4. Describe, interpret and critically evaluate performance across a range of occurrences and sites and clearly articulate their relevance to own work.

5. Show extensive awareness of the conceptual and creative processes that underpin the understanding and realization of performance.

6. Demonstrate a depth of understanding of issues relating to the self and identity in performance and related disciplines

7. Advanced presentation skills including clarity of spoken expression, use of appropriate technological and/or performative examples, detailed preparation and coherent structure

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Private study		167
Practical classes and workshops	Practical theatre workshops: In the first 6 weeks these will last 2 hours; in the final 4 weeks they will last 3 hours to assist the preparation of performance assessment work under the supervision and guidance of the lecturer.	27
Seminar	Seminars: these will last 1 hour during the first 6 weeks and will range between staff presentations, student presentations and discussions of readings undertaken.	6

• Llythrennedd - Medrusrwydd mewn darllen ac ysgrifennu drwy amrywiaeth o gyfryngau
• Hunanreolaeth - Gallu gweithio mewn ffordd effeithlon, prydlon a threfnus. Gallu edrych ar ganlyniadau tasgau a digwyddiadau, a barnu lefelau o ansawdd a phwysigrwydd
• Archwilio - Gallu ymchwilio ac ystyried dewisiadau eraill
• Adalw gwybodaeth - Gallu mynd at wahanol ac amrywiol ffynonellau gwybodaeth
• Sgiliau Rhyngbersonol - Gallu gofyn cwestiynau, gwrando'n astud ar atebion a'u harchwilio
• Dadansoddi Beirniadol & Datrys Problem - Gallu dadelfennu a dadansoddi problemau neu sefyllfaoedd cymhleth. Gallu canfod atebion i broblemau drwy ddadansoddiadau ac archwilio posibiliadau
• Ymwybyddiaeth o ddiogelwch - Bod yn ymwybodol o'ch amgylchedd a hyder o ran cadw at reoliadau iechyd a diogelwch
• Cyflwyniad - Gallu cyflwyno gwybodaeth ac esboniadau yn glir i gynulleidfa. Trwy gyfryngau ysgrifenedig neu ar lafar yn glir a hyderus.
• Gwaith Tîm - Gallu cydweithio'n adeiladol ag eraill ar dasg gyffredin, ac/neu fod yn rhan o dîm gweithio o ddydd i ddydd
• Mentora - Gallu cefnogi, helpu, arwain, ysbrydoli ac/neu hyfforddi eraill
• Rheloaeth - Gallu defnyddio, cydlynu a rheoli adnoddau (dynol, ffisegol ac/neu ariannol)
• Dadl - Gallu cyflwyno, trafod a chyfiawnhau barn neu lwybr gweithredu, naill ai gydag unigolyn neu mewn grwˆp ehangach
• Hunanymwybyddiaeth & Ystyried - Bod yn ymwybodol o'ch cryfderau, gwendidau, nodau ac amcanion eich hun. Gallu adolygu ,cloriannu a myfyrio'n rheolaidd ar eich perfformiad eich hun ac eraill.
• Arweinyddiaeth - Gallu arwain a rheoli, datblygu cynlluniau gweithredu ac amcanion, cynnig arweiniad a chyfarwyddyd i eraill, ac ymdopi â'r pwysau sy'n gysylltiedig ag awdurdod o'r fath

• Artistic engagement and ability to articulate complex ideas in oral and written forms. (NAWE Creative Writing Benchmark Statement 3.2).
• Ability to connect creative and critical ideas between and among forms, techniques and types of creative and critical praxis. (NAWE Creative Writing Benchmark Statement 3.2; English Benchmark Statement 3.2).
• Awareness of how different social and cultural contexts affect the nature of language and meaning (English Benchmark Statement 3.2).
• Reflective practitioner skills, including awareness of the practice of others in collaborative learning (NAWE Creative Writing Benchmark Statement 3.2; English Benchmark Statement 3.2).
• The ability to synthesize information from various sources, choosing and applying appropriate concepts and methods (English Benchmark Statement 3.3).
• Ability to formulate and solve problems, anticipate and accommodate change, and work within contexts of ambiguity, uncertainty and unfamiliarity (NAWE Creative Writing Benchmark Statement 3.2; English Benchmark Statement 3.3).
• Ability to engage in processes of drafting and redrafting texts to achieve clarity of expression and an appropriate style. (English Benchmark Statement 3.3; NAWE Creative Writing Benchmark Statement 3.2).
• Ability to gather information, analyse, interpret and discuss different viewpoints (NAWE Creative Writing Benchmark Statement 3.2; English Benchmark Statement 3.3).
• Information technology (IT) skills broadly understood and the ability to access, work with and evaluate electronic resources (NAWE Creative Writing Benchmark Statement 3.2; English Benchmark Statement 3.3).

Goblygiadau o ran adnoddau ar gyfer myfyrwyr

Students are expected to attend live performances, at least one per theatre module. They should allocate at least £15 to this activity.

Rhestr ddarllen

Required reading: Aston, E. and Savona, G. (1991) Theatre as a sign-system: A Semiotics of Text and Performance. London: Routledge. pp. 99 – 123

Barthes, R (1977) ‘Death of the Author’ in Image Music Text. London: HarperCollins pp.142 – 148

Ferris, L. (2005) ‘Cooking up the Self: Bobby Baker and Blondell Cummings ‘Do’ the Kitchen’ in Smith, Sidonie and Watson, Julie (eds.) Interfaces: Women/Autobiography/Image/Performance. Ann Arbor: University of Michigan Press. pp. 186 – 210

Foucault, M. ‘What is an author?’ from: Bouchard, Donald.F. Ed.(1980) Language, Counter Memory, Practice: selected essays an interview by Michel Foucault. New York: Cornell University Press, pp.113-138.

Hirsch, M. (2005) ‘Collected Memories: Lorie Novak’s Virtual Family Album’ in Interfaces: Women/Autobiography/Image/Performance. Ann Arbor: University of Michigan Press. pp. 240 – 260

Hultona, D. (2007) ‘The One Square Foot project’ in Studies in Theatre and Performance, 27:2, pp155-168

Wright, J. (2002) ‘Who’s writing this anyway?’ in Total Theatre Magazine 14:1. Pp 6 - 8

Plays To be advised

Recommended reading: Boal, Augusto. (2002) The Games Actors Play. London and New York: Routledge.

Schechner, R. (2002) Performance Studies: an introduction. London: Routledge.

Smith, Sidonie and Watson, Julie (eds.) Interfaces: Women/Autobiography/Image/Performance. Ann Arbor: University of Michigan Press.

Sullivan, N. (2003) A Critical Introduction to Queer Theory. New York: New York University Press

Zarilli, Phillip B. (2005) ‘Senses and silence in actor training and performance’ in The Senses in Performance. Routledge.

Gorfodol mewn cyrsiau:

• 32M8: BA English Literature with Theatre and Performance year 3 (BA/ELTP)
• P3W5: BA Film Studies with Theatre and Performance year 3 (BA/FSTP)
• P35W: Film Stud with Theatre & Performance with International Exp. year 3 (BA/FSTPIE)
• V1W6: BA History with Film Studies year 3 (BA/HFS)
• P3WL: BA Media Studies with Theatre and Performance year 3 (BA/MSTP)
• P3WB: BA Media Stud with Theatre & Perform (4yr with Incorp Found) year 3 (BA/MSTP1)
• W900: MArts Creative Practice year 3 (MARTS/CP)

Opsiynol mewn cyrsiau:

• T103: BA Chinese and Creative Studies year 4 (BA/CHCS)
• WPQ1: BA Creative Studies (with International Experience) year 4 (BA/CSIE)
• WPQ0: BA Creative Studies year 3 (BA/CST)
• WPQB: BA Creative Studies (4 year with Incorporated Foundation) year 3 (BA/CST1)
• WQ93: BA Creative Stds & English Lang. year 3 (BA/CSTEL)
• WR91: BA French and Creative Studies year 4 (BA/CSTFR)
• WR92: BA German and Creative Studies year 4 (BA/CSTG)
• WR93: BA Italian and Creative Studies year 4 (BA/CSTITAL)
• WW93: BA Creative Studies and Music year 3 (BA/CSTMUS)
• WR94: BA Spanish & Creative Studies year 4 (BA/CSTSP)
• QWM5: BA Cymraeg, Theatr a'r Cyfryngau year 3 (BA/CTC)
• P3W9: BA Professional Writing and Media year 3 (BA/PWM)