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Undergraduate Module Descriptors 2012/13

HM6109: Dramaturgy in Practice

Module Title Dramaturgy in Practice
Module Code HM6109
Module Tutor Lucy Tyler
School Humanities
CAT Points 15
Level of Study 6
Pre-requisites None
Co-requisites None
Restrictions Cannot be taken with WT304
Brief Description

This module aims to enable the student to apply their dramatic writing skills practically to a research and writing project in the local community. This writing project may be commissioned and funded in advance then devised, planned and co-authored by students.

Indicative Syllabus

This module will run weekly two hour seminars. Each week the student will collaborate with other students on the module to research, write and take to production a piece of theatre suitable for presentation to the local community.

Learning Outcomes

A student passing this module should be able to

1.apply dramatic writing conventions to a commissioned piece of theatre.

2.work effectively in a team of writers.

3.articulate and respond to the demands of the local community.

4.develop and deploy skills in re-writing in response to advice from professionals, readers and theatres.

5.undertake research in an efficient and orderly way.

6.assimilate findings and deploy them coherently in a creative work.

Learning and Teaching Activities Scheduled Contact Hours: 28
Independent Learning Hours: 122
Assessment (For further details see the Module Guide) 001: 30% Coursework: Individual, standard written: 1500 words or equivalent
002: 70% Coursework: Group work, standard, written: 2000 words or equivalent
Special Assessment Requirements
Indicative Resources

The Library Catalogue contains full details of the current reading list for this module. Further details may also be found in the Module Guide.

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