ATS2105 Theatre and performance: Theory and practice 2

This practical, performance-based unit develops students' abilities to make and theorise performance. The unit asks the question: How do the intertwined activities of theory and practice work together to advance both theatre theory and practice? Students will learn further theories of theatre and performance and then integrate those theories in practical work. Students will learn various areas of theatre and performance production, providing intermediate level skills creative design (lighting, sound, costume and set design and stage management) and will undertake focused training in performing and directing/dramaturgy. These skills will be incorporated in advanced self-initiated performance work in creative teams. Students will further tools and techniques for working in collaborative teams, project and production management, and for documenting and evaluating their own work and that of others. As well as practical projects, students will undertake further readings, writing, presentation and performance documentation projects to demonstrate and reflect their furthered knowledge of their specialisation and the practical integration of the theories of theatre and performance.