RA1S30 - Analysing Studio Production 01 Sep 2023 - 31 Aug 2027 | Version 2
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | RA1S30 | ||
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| Module Title: | Analysing Studio Production | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Business and Creative Industries | ||
| Faculty Group: | Music and Drama | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Drama | ||
| Module Leader: | Jesse Schwenk | ||
| Module Team: | Matthew Gough, Sam Stringer | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2021 | Final Year of Intake: | 2026 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 4 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
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Document Version Information
| Version | 2 |
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| Valid From | 01 Sep 2023 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2027 |
Module Aims
Develop students’ understanding of how semiotics function as a way of explaining how meaning is made in performance and film, which is an essential building block for the development of conceptual and practical skills on the degree.
To engage students in critical, culturally reflective discourses on contemporary theatre and film.
Content Summary
This module provides a general introduction to the theoretical and critical issues of semiotics, and is intended to be the foundation for practical work undertaken in the succeeding course modules. The module is delivered primarily through supported group discussions, students will be encouraged and supported to develop interpretive and self-reflective skills in the process of undertaking research.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Tutorial | 2 |
| Project supervision | 4 |
| Practical classes and workshops | 26 |
| External visits | 4 |
| Independent Study | 108 |
| Directed Study | 56 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Investigate how meanings/intentions function in contemporary theatre and short film. |
| LO2 | Communicate issues regarding the semiotics of performance. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Portfolio 1 | Student will submit a portfolio that includes: Two 400 word reviews of a theatre play A 1500 word essay that analyses the meanings/intentions of a contemporary short film. The essay should make use of academic references, and images from the film to contextualise semiotic interpretations. Students should also refer to their own experiences of studio production on the course. | 0 | 2300 | 100 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Portfolio 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |