Module Identifier | DR24710 | |||||||||||||||||
Module Title | THEATRE SKILLS IN THE COMMUNITY | |||||||||||||||||
Academic Year | 2006/2007 | |||||||||||||||||
Co-ordinator | Mr David J Blumfield | |||||||||||||||||
Semester | Semester 2 | |||||||||||||||||
Pre-Requisite | Sucessful Completion of Part One Drama This module is a pre-requisite for DR33320; Stage and Production Management Practice | |||||||||||||||||
Course delivery | Lecture | 10 x 1 hour | ||||||||||||||||
Practical | 10 x 2 hours | |||||||||||||||||
Assessment |
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Further lecture and practical material will be introduced during the module. This will include the project criteria for the oral proposal/interview.
Problem_solving | Effective problem solving is an essential feature of the module - particularly for the practical demonstration element. The ability to deal effectively and patiently with any problems/ questions which may arise during the workshop is an important part of the assessment. | ||
Research skills | Students are encouraged to research the role of the community artist and to examine the work and function of varous existing establishments within the Arts. Visiting lecturers provide students with a variety of resources for researching community arts organizations. | ||
Communication | Teaching focuses closely on the development of communicaiton skills throughout the module. Emphasis is placed on articulate verbal responses to a given task. The oral examination requires the student to present a coherent and detailed verbal proposal. For the practical demonstration, students are encouraged to communicate with the participants clearly and sensitively. | ||
Improving own Learning and Performance | Self assessment is an important feature of the module. During practical classes students are encouraged to function as observing participants. This will enable them to develop a deeper sense of self awareness. Engaging and observation are key elements of the module. | ||
Team work | This is an integral feature of the module. Practical classes demand the ability to work effectively within a group. Collaborative skills are also required for the practical demonstration. Teaching focuses closely on the importance of effective team work. | ||
Information Technology | This is not taught directly, but competence in this field is encouraged for the written element of the module and for research. | ||
Application of Number | The module places emphasis on funding and resources. The oral proposal requires the student to account for all relevant costs of their project. The field of budget management is an integral feature of teaching. | ||
Personal Development and Career planning | This is a vocational module. Students are provided with the opportunity to explore the possibility of embarking on a potential career within the community environment. Constructing a CV and an appropriately worded letter for a potential employer is addressed on the module. | ||
Subject Specific Skills | Students are taught a range of essential issues. These include: health and safety, data protection, child safety and budgeting and marketing. As the practical demonstration requires the student to conduct a workshop, teaching will focus on enabling the student to gain good communication and leadership skills. |
This module is at CQFW Level 5