Module Title:Theatre Design Contexts
Language of Instruction:English
Credits: 5
NFQ Level:6
Module Delivered In 2 programme(s)
Teaching & Learning Strategies: Lectures /seminar, Blended and E-Learning Electronic platforms such as Blackboard to provide on- line learning materials.
Module Aim: This module introduces the learner to theatre design explaining the history, theories, and strategies of theatre design. This module will give the learner contextual and critical understanding of the fundamentals of theatre design by examining key changes in the history of theatre. This expands the learners' knowledge on how these design languages interact and create meaning for the audience. In addition through an examination of case studies students will develop their conceptual and analytical thinking in this area.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner should be able to:
LO1 Identify and describe different historical case studies in set design for theatre.
LO2 Analyse and compare significant examples in set design for theatre.
LO3 Evaluate case studies in theatre design.
LO4 Develop academic reading and writing skills for module assignments in this area. And/or develop critical thinking skills through engagement with video/podcasts to complete assignment by submitting audio and/or oral component.
Pre-requisite learning
Module Recommendations

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Incompatible Modules
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Co-requisite Modules
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Requirements
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed.
No requirements listed
 

Module Content & Assessment

Indicative Content
Introduction to scenography
n/a
History and Practice
Case Studies
Period and Visual History
Case Studies in Theatre
Productions with moving scenery
n/a
Environmental & Site Specific Theatre
Richard Schechner
Immersive Theatre
n/a
Cross Cultural Theatre
n/a
Community Theatre
n/a
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment100.00%
Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Assessment Description Outcome addressed % of total Assessment Date
Other Weekly assignment 1 10.00 Ongoing
Essay Article Review 500-700 words. video /podcast review video/podcasts to complete assignment by submitting audio and/or oral component. 1,2,3,4 20.00 Week 5
Case Studies Final case study assignment 1800- 2000 words. To accommodate neurodiversity this assignment can be submitted in another format such as audio. 1,2,3,4 70.00 Week 12
No Project
No Practical
No End of Module Formal Examination

SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload
Lecture Every Week 4.00
Total Hours 4.00
 

Module Delivered In

Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CW_CGSDC_B Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Set Design and Construction 1 Mandatory
CW_CGSDC_D Bachelor of Science in Set Design and Construction 1 Mandatory