Course Details in 2024/25 Session

Module Title	LI Engaging Audiences
School	Eng, Drama, & Creative Studies
Department	Drama and Theatre Arts
Module Code	10 39920
Module Lead	Dr Joanna Bucknall
Level	Intermediate Level
Credits	20
Semester	Semester 2
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites
Restrictions	None
Contact Hours	Seminar-20 hours Guided independent study-180 hours Total: 200 hours
Exclusions
Description	This module explores the dynamic relationship between performers and spectators at live events, while gaining a deeper understanding of the diverse factors that shape audience experiences. Students will examine the historical evolution of audiences, delve into the analysis of spectatorship and the impact of technology on live event spectatorship. By analysing case studies and engaging in critical discussions, students will develop critical thinking skills and an appreciation for the cultural, social and economic dimensions of live audiences. Looking at a variety of ways in which modes of performance engage their audiences and the approaches to analysis and documentation of audience experience, the module equips students with the tools to analyse and engage with live audiences. This in turn will enhance their ability to create, perform and appreciate live events in a broader context.
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module students should be able to: Demonstrate a sound and wide-ranging understanding of the cultural, political and policy landscape of live events that informs and impacts upon creative approaches to engaging audiences; Demonstrate a developed understanding of key approaches to understanding the nature of audiences and their role within key contemporary dramaturgical strategies; Apply a variety of scholarship and critical tools to both analyse and critically document audience experience; Analyse the ways that performers and makers have engaged with audiences historically and the impact of technology on contemporary audiences.
Assessment
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	Assessment: (1) Individual presentation (50%) 5-minutes per student (2) 2,000 word Documentation Artefact (50%) Students will develop a piece of documentation that captures the nature of a live audience experience. This might be a vlog, an audio recording, a short video, a series of photographs with commentary or a more traditional piece of reflective writing. Digital artefacts that are not in written form should be no longer than 5-7 minutes per student. Reassessment: Failed component only Presentation (50%), 5-minutes per student, can be submitted as a recording Documentation Artefact (50%) can be submitted in a digital format. Students will develop a piece of documentation that captures the nature of a live audience experience. This might be a vlog, an audio recording, a short video, a series of photographs with commentary or a more traditional piece of reflective writing. Digital artefacts that are not in written form should be no longer than 5-7 minutes per student.
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