| Title: | Theatre in the Community 1 |
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| Long Title: | Theatre in the Community 1 |
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| Valid From: |
Semester 1 - 2017/18 ( September 2017 ) |
| Module Coordinator: |
Deirdre Collins |
| Module Author: |
HILDA LEADER-GALVIN |
| Module Description: |
The philosophy and practice of community theatre. |
| Learning Outcomes |
| On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
| LO1 |
identify a suitable approach and implement the processes involved in setting up a community project |
| LO2 |
identify and discuss key practitioners in the field of community drama |
| LO3 |
build a resource of material and methods to use in community drama |
| LO4 |
demonstrate a clear understanding of health and safety matters when working in the community |
| Pre-requisite learning |
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
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| 12953 |
DRAM7001 |
Applied Theatre |
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list. |
| No incompatible modules listed |
Co-requisite Modules
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| No Co-requisite modules listed |
Requirements
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
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| No requirements listed |
Module Content & Assessment
| Indicative Content |
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Drama in the community
Exploring the potential of drama for the transformation and expression of community identity.
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Community, Politics and Creativity
Studying the works of community oriented theatre groups and practitioners: including Welfare State, Piscator, Joan Littlewood, Schechner and Boal
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Tailoring your material for the client
Assessment methods and planning and delivering appropriate material for your client group.
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Health and Safety Matters
Introduction to health and safety issues
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Resources
Introducing games, devising techniques and materials appropriate to community drama.
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| Assessment Breakdown | % |
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| Course Work | 100.00% |
| Course Work |
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| Assessment Type |
Assessment Description |
Outcome addressed |
% of total |
Assessment Date |
| Essay |
Written assignment on a chosen practitioner and their impact on theatre in the community |
2,3 |
30.0 |
Week 9 |
| Practical/Skills Evaluation |
Teach and facilitate peers |
2,3 |
50.0 |
Every Week |
| Presentation |
Presentation on a chosen aspect of community drama |
1,2,3,4 |
20.0 |
Every Week |
| No End of Module Formal Examination |
| Reassessment Requirement |
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.
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The institute reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment
Module Workload
| Workload: Full Time |
| Workload Type |
Workload Description |
Hours |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
| Lab |
Experiential study of theory and practice |
2.0 |
Every Week |
2.00 |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
Required reading and assignment preparation |
5.0 |
Every Week |
5.00 |
| Total Hours |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
2.00 |
| This module has no Part Time workload. |
Module Resources
| Recommended Book Resources |
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- Hahlo, R. & Reynolds P. 2000, Dramatic Events: How to Run a Successful Workshop, Faber & faber London [ISBN: 0-571-19161-4]
- Oddey, A. 2003, Devising Theatre, Routledge London [ISBN: 0-415-04899-0]
- Schechner, R. 1976, Ritual, Play, and Performance: Readings in the Social Sciences/Theatre, Seabury Press New York [ISBN: 0816492859]
| | Supplementary Book Resources |
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- Juliana Saxton & Monica Prendergast 2013, Applied Drama: A Facilitator's Handbook for Working in Community, University of Chicago Press [ISBN: 1841507407]
- Stephani Ethridge Woodson 2015, Theatre for Youth Third Space, 2015 Ed., Intellect [ISBN: 1783205318]
- Barker, C. 1996, Theatre Games, Methuen London [ISBN: 09-1048-926]
- Boal, A. 2003, Theatre of the Oppressed, Pluto Press London [ISBN: 0-930453-49-6]
- Jennings, S. 1973, Remedial Drama, Adam & Charles Black London [ISBN: 0-7136-2232-6]
- Johnstone, K. 1987, Impro: Improvisation and the Theatre, Methuen London [ISBN: 0-413-46430]
- Poulter, C 1987, Playing the Game, Macmillan [ISBN: 0-333-40385-1]
- Emma Brodzinski 2010, Theatre in Health and Care, AIAA [ISBN: 140399708X]
- Richard Boon, Jake Plastow 2006, Theatre and Empowerment: Community Drama on the World Stage, Cambridge University Press [ISBN: 052152045Z]
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| This module does not have any other resources |
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