Unit name | Independent Study 2 |
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Unit code | DRAM30028 |
Credit points | 60 |
Level of study | H/6 |
Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 2 (weeks 13 - 24) |
Unit director | Dr. Pete Falconer |
Open unit status | Not open |
Pre-requisites |
PERFORMANCE FORMS AND ANALYSIS FILM AND TELEVISION FORMS AND ANALYSIS PRODUCTION SKILLS FOR PERFORMANCE PRODUCTION SKILLS FOR SCREEN PERFORMANCE HISTORIES FILM AND TELEVISION HISTORIES |
Co-requisites |
None |
School/department | Department of Theatre |
Faculty | Faculty of Arts |
The unit will provide a structured and supervised opportunity for final year students to pursue a portfolio of independent projects to agreed topics of interest within the areas of performance or screen studies. The portfolio will comprise:
EITHER
10,000-word extended essay & 20-minute performance/15-minute screenwork + viva
OR
20-minute performance/15-minute screenwork + viva & Industrial Placement + 5,000-word critical analysis
As part of the placement the student will conduct appropriate tasks under the guidance of a nominated mentor from the host organization and under the supervision of an academic teacher from the Department.
Supervision x 10 (30 hours) Placement of 75-150 hours accompanied by Mentor’s report and 5,000-word written component.
EITHER
10,000-word extended essay (50%) & 20-minute performance/15-minute screenwork + viva (50%)
OR
20-minute performance/15-minute screenwork + viva (50%), Industrial Placement (25%), 5,000-word critical analysis (25%)
Reading and references will be provided individually according to the agreed project.