EA226-5-FY-LO:
Contextual Studies II
2023/24
East 15 Acting School
East15 (Loughton) Campus
Full Year
Undergraduate: Level 5
Current
Thursday 05 October 2023
Friday 28 June 2024
15
01 March 2022
Requisites for this module
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BA W441 Acting and Contemporary Theatre
The work of the module supports the content and practical project work of EA211, EA212 and EA214 modules. You will support your interpretation of a classic text later in EA214 by acquiring a general understanding of the history, politics and cultural life of the Elizabethan era.
From this you will progress to analysis of Shakespeare text in both historical and contemporary contexts. In the second term you will explore evolution of Naturalism and Realism and its impact on contemporary writing in Britain. In the third term, you will the examine the work of influential acting theorists and practitioners of progressively increasing complexity so that you are equipped to undertake a comparative analysis of a range of styles and forms of contemporary ‘political’ theatre.
At times in the year you will have opportunities to work with a creative writing tutor to develop your ability to write self-created work for performance.
- To place Commedia in a social and cultural context
- To place Shakespeare in a socio-political context
- To examine the meaning and context of ‘political theatre’
- Clear grasp of subject matter set
- Evidence of research to support arguments/ideas
- Use of appropriate language in written work and presentations
- Ability to structure ideas coherently
- Personal progression (extending range, willing to take risks)
- Ability to understand theories and apply to practice-based projects
No additional information available.
Students are expected to use independent study for research, class preparation and for producing/preparing assignments.
Learning is supported by appropriate screenings.
Students receive formative feedback in group sessions.
Written assignments are returned with reports containing tutors' written comments.
Students receive written reports on presentations with tutor's comments and formative feedback.
This module does not appear to have a published bibliography for this year.
Assessment items, weightings and deadlines
| Coursework / exam |
Description |
Deadline |
Coursework weighting |
| Coursework |
Creative Writing Project |
|
40% |
| Coursework |
Essay |
|
30% |
| Coursework |
Personal Record of Analysis |
|
30% |
Additional coursework information
- Creative Writing Project– weighted 40%
- Essay (2,000 words) – weighted 30%
- The essay can either be related to the work of the Creative Writing Project or it can be on a set topic selected from a list provided by the Contextual Studies tutor.
- Personal Record of Analysis and Reflection – weighted 30%. Submitted at end of Term Three.
Exam format definitions
- Remote, open book: Your exam will take place remotely via an online learning platform. You may refer to any physical or electronic materials during the exam.
- In-person, open book: Your exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer to any physical materials such as paper study notes or a textbook during the exam. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
- In-person, open book (restricted): The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer only to specific physical materials such as a named textbook during the exam. Permitted materials will be specified by your department. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
- In-person, closed book: The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may not refer to any physical materials or electronic devices during the exam. There may be times when a paper dictionary,
for example, may be permitted in an otherwise closed book exam. Any exceptions will be specified by your department.
Your department will provide further guidance before your exams.
Overall assessment
Reassessment
Module supervisor and teaching staff
Mr Zois Pigadas, email: zpigadas@essex.ac.uk.
Zois Pigadas and Eirini Kartsaki
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No external examiner information available for this module.
Available via Moodle
No lecture recording information available for this module.
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