139303

Modern Drama

A study of innovative modern plays, by means of investigative workshops, theatrical performances, lecture/demonstrations and seminar presentations.

Course code

Qualifications are made up of courses. Some universities call these papers. Each course is numbered using six digits.

139303

Level

The fourth number of the course code shows the level of the course. For example, in course 219206, the fourth number is a 2, so it is a 200-level course (usually studied in the second year of full-time study).

300-level

Credits

Each course is worth a number of credits. You combine courses (credits) to meet the total number of credits needed for your qualification.

15

Subject

English

Course planning information

General progression requirements

You must complete at least 45 credits from 200-level before enrolling in 300-level courses.

Learning outcomes

What you will learn. Knowledge, skills and attitudes you’ll be able to show as a result of successfully finishing this course.

  • 1 Critically evaluate and analyse a range of dramatic texts.
  • 2 Demonstrate advanced understanding and practical competencies in the craft of playwriting.
  • 3 Evaluate the conceptual and practical implications of exploring drama in performance.
  • 4 Analyse plays and playwrights of the modern period (1880-1980) through research and independent study.
  • 5 Demonstrate expertise in aspects of theatrical presentation, and oral and written communication skills.
  • 6 Work individually and with a team to deliver a creative group project.

Learning outcomes can change before the start of the semester you are studying the course in.

Assessments

Assessment Learning outcomes assessed Weighting
Written Assignment 1 4 5 25%
Oral/Performance/Presentation 1 2 3 5 6 45%
Written Assignment 1 4 5 30%

Assessment weightings can change up to the start of the semester the course is delivered in.

You may need to take more assessments depending on where, how, and when you choose to take this course.

Explanation of assessment types

Computer programmes
Computer animation and screening, design, programming, models and other computer work.
Creative compositions
Animations, films, models, textiles, websites, and other compositions.
Exam College or GRS-based (not centrally scheduled)
An exam scheduled by a college or the Graduate Research School (GRS). The exam could be online, oral, field, practical skills, written exams or another format.
Exam (centrally scheduled)
An exam scheduled by Assessment Services (centrally) – you’ll usually be told when and where the exam is through the student portal.
Oral or performance or presentation
Debates, demonstrations, exhibitions, interviews, oral proposals, role play, speech and other performances or presentations.
Participation
You may be assessed on your participation in activities such as online fora, laboratories, debates, tutorials, exercises, seminars, and so on.
Portfolio
Creative, learning, online, narrative, photographic, written, and other portfolios.
Practical or placement
Field trips, field work, placements, seminars, workshops, voluntary work, and other activities.
Simulation
Technology-based or experience-based simulations.
Test
Laboratory, online, multi-choice, short answer, spoken, and other tests – arranged by the school.
Written assignment
Essays, group or individual projects, proposals, reports, reviews, writing exercises, and other written assignments.

Textbooks needed

Textbooks can change. We recommend you wait until at least seven weeks before the semester starts to buy your textbooks.

Compulsory

SIX CHARACTERS IN SEARCH OF AN AUTHOR

Author
LUIGI PIRANDELLO
ISBN
978-0413772688
Edition
LONDON: 2004
Publisher
Methuen Drama (March 4, 2004)

FOH SARN (FIRE MOUNTAIN)

Author
LYNDA CHANWAI-EARLE
ISBN
0-9582310-1X
Edition
WELLINGTON: 2003
Publisher
The Women's Play Press

THE VULTURES

Author
MIRIA GEORGE
Edition
2016
Publisher
Playmarket

MOTHER COURAGE AND HER CHILDREN

Author
BERTHOLT BRECHT
ISBN
978-1408125755
Edition
LONDON: 2010. TRANSLATED BY TONY KUSHNER
Publisher
Methuen Drama

WAITING FOR GODOT

Author
SAMUEL BECKETT
ISBN
9780571229116
Edition
LONDON: 2006
Publisher
Faber & Faber

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