week 1

1. SPINE BA1 SEMESTER 2:
THE CREATIVE INDUSTRIES & YOU 2:
PERFORMANCE PRACTICES IN CONTEXT
Learning objectives:
- You will be introduced to
the content of the module.
- You will understand the
foundational concepts and
principles of making
performance.

2. How did you find the end of semester
projects?
Highlights? Critiques?
SHOWS AND ASSESSMENTS
Do you feel that semester one gave
you the right tools to work on the final
shows with?
Assessment grades will be released
this Friday.
Retakes will be due for the Easter
break.
Any questions on grades or feedback,
get in touch.

3. In this module, you will further develop your
investigative skills, exploring relevant underlying
concepts and principles and interpreting these within
the context of your area of study. You will explore the
nature of creativity, the wider context of the industry
and practice reflective techniques.
You will also explore various styles and schools of
performance relevant to your field of study, as well as
gain an understanding of the background and context
of your chosen pathway. In addition, you will improve
your understanding of how your area of interest
intersects with the wider creative industry.
CREATIVE INDUSTRIES & YOU 2: WHAT’S IT ALL ABOUT?

4. 30th Jan. – Week 1 – Introduction
6th Feb. – Week 2 – Adaptation
THE MODULE ROADMAP
Musical Theatre History
Gospel & Soul
Rock Opera
Concept Musicals
Vocal Styles (tbc.)
Physical Theatre
Revising Musicals
Post-War British Theatre
Theatre of the Absurd
Modern Black British Theatre
In-Yer-Face Theatre
Verbatim Theatre
21st Century British Theatre
Monologue Theatre
13th Feb. – Week 3
20th Feb. – Week 4
27th Feb. – Week 5
6th Mar. – Week 6 (RW)
13th Mar. – Week 7
20th Mar. - Week 8
27th Mar. – Week 9
Easter Break
17th Apr. – Week 10 – Conclusion & Assessment Brief
MT / MTD
(1-2pm)
Acting
(2.30-3.30pm)

5. Another PebblePad E-Portfolio!
A rehearsal journal where you link your
semester 2 studies to your practice.
Due after the Easter break in week 13/15.
LO1: Demonstrate
knowledge of relevant
underlying concepts and
principles and interpret
these within the context
of your area of study or
course.
Investigation/Contextualisation: Informed
through the exploration and evaluation of
relevant ideas and perspectives.
LO2: Evaluate your
strengths and areas for
self-development in
relation to academic
studies, industry careers
and personal aspirations.
Development/Process: Realisation through
reflective practice experimentation and
evaluation
LO3: Utilise academic skills
to communicate with
structured and coherent
arguments
Communication/ articulation: Of relevant
ideas and their evaluation and interpretation
THE ASSESSMENT

6. PLEASE KEEP ANOTHER JOURNAL THIS SEMESTER!

7. THE PRINCIPALS OF PERFORMANCE
Script
Process
Product
Audience
Playtext; book; lyrics; score; devising;
improvisation; translation; adaptation.
(According to Prof. Nathan Hurwitz)
Rehearsal process; choreography; singing
practice; dancing practice; devising; direction.
The show; filmed; playtext; score; programme;
set; immersive; tour; revenue; funding.
Demographics; place; size; time period;
outreach; affect.

8. For your seminar this week,
prepare a short presentation (just
to be read, don’t worry about
creating a PowerPoint!) about a
performance of your choosing and
– to the best of your ability – its
use of the four principles of
performance (script, process,
product, audience).
PREPARATION FOR SEMINAR