Topic outline

  • On successful completion of the module students will have achieved various skills and abilities. Please refer to the Programme Specification for descriptions of the skills codes listed below:

    Technical Theatre Arts: A4.2, A4.7, D4.2

    Video Design for Live Performance: B3, B5




    Year One – level 4

    A. Technique and knowledge

    Subject benchmark

    A4:1 Research information from a variety of sources.*

    Threshold standards in 7.9 & 7.10

    A4:2 Identify and use standard tools, equipment and IT.*

    A4:3 Demonstrate an understanding of the essential elements of their craft.

    A4:4 Demonstrate an understanding of the production process.

    A4:5 Identify a range of historical period styles.

    A4:6 Demonstrate an awareness of a range of contemporary theatre work and how this may inform their practice.

    A4:7 Identify Health & Safety implications in a range of tasks.

    A4:8 Identify and resolve problems and technical challenges.

    B. Performance and/or creative output

    Subject benchmark

    B4:1 Respond appropriately to creative briefs.

    Threshold standards in 7.9 & 7.10

    B4:2 Develop ideas in response to feedback from others.*


    C. Communication and artistic values

    Subject benchmark

    C4:1 Participate, observe and reflect on learning.*

    Threshold standards in 7.9 & 7.11

    C4:2 Use language and media appropriate to discipline.*

    C4:3 Be self-motivated and use their initiative to achieve goals.*

    C4:4 Adopt a flexible and open-minded approach to their work.*

    D. Professional protocols

    Subject benchmark

    D4:1 Demonstrate sustained effort, concentration and focus on a given task.*

    Threshold standards in 7.11

    D4:2 Complete required tasks in the time allocated.*

    D4:3 Record their working process.*

    D4:4 Demonstrate a cooperative attitude.*

    D4:5 Manage a limited range of physical and/or financial resources.*