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Core Module Information
Module title: Festival Workshop
SCQF level: 11:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10
Module code: CLP11166
Module leader: Mark Thomson
School School of Arts and Creative Industries
Subject area group: Generic - School of Arts and Creative Industries
Prerequisites

There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added
Description of module content:

This module will develop your skills as a performer and developer of theatre and your collaborative and communication skills. You will start by being cast in and rehearsing a short scene (15-20 min utes) with an MFA Director. You will also commence your festival group project which leads to a final Edinburgh Festival Fringe production. You will work together as a collaborative team. You may also be working with an MFA Director if appropriate. The module will focus on strategies for enhancing creativity, setting the stage for innovative work, effective group communication, developing a marketing plan, sympathetic listening and responding, and enhancing group problem-solving abilities. Along with classes to enhance your knowledge in these areas, you will have scheduled rehearsal times with the directors focus on creating, honing and performing to a professional standard short sample scripts (10 mins) as your Fringe Festival presentation proposal(s).
Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Critically engage with complex group creative sessions, exercise appropriate judgment in context appropriate communication, and critically reflect on professional practice and autonomy.

LO2: Critically appraise and rationalise the use of advanced strategies for creating complex and engaging performances, justify creative decisions, and draw conclusions about their effectiveness

LO3: Critically evaluate complex artistic issues and make informed judgements under tight deadline requirements.

LO4: Critically assess the Edinburgh Festival Fringe context, examine the impact of its structural, cultural, and professional elements, and draw conclusions relevant to advanced creative practice.
Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2026/7, Trimester 1, In Person, Edinburgh Napier University
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: In Person
Location of delivery: MERCHISTON
Partner: Edinburgh Napier University
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Iain Davie
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Face To Face Practical classes and workshops 12 You will engage in practical classes, workshops and rehearsals designed to enhance your knowledge of and skills in performance, script development and marketing in a theatre context. You will continue to develop your creative collaboration and performance skills. Activities are inclusive through their practice‑based, collaborative, and supported design. Learning is delivered through workshops accommodating different learning preferences. Written material available in advance when possible. This teaching activity aligns with the Mainstreaming Policy by embedding inclusive, practice based classes, workshops, and rehearsals as standard provision, with written materials made available in advance where possible to support preparation without requiring disclosure. The combination of practical, collaborative, and supported learning, delivered through workshops that accommodate different learning preferences, anticipates diverse access and engagement needs. This approach promotes equitable participation, skill development, and professional learning in line with the principles of mainstreamed support and inclusive learning environments set out in the policy.
Online GROUPIND_STUDY 181 Working with MFA Directing students you will engage in independent rehearsals and group sessions to develop your marketing strategy and achieve professional level performance standard. This may involve research and inbdividual tasks in group work as well as establishing your professional practice as an actor. Collaborative group work fosters peer learning and a sense of belonging, while assessment of engagement and development recognises diverse starting points and individual growth. This teaching activity aligns with the Mainstreaming Policy by embedding independent rehearsals, group sessions, and staff supported development as standard practice, ensuring that commonly required guidance and feedback are available to all students without the need for disclosure. Collaborative work with MFA Directing students supports peer learning and a sense of belonging, while flexible research and individual tasks within group contexts accommodate diverse working styles and access needs. The assessment of engagement and development recognises differing starting points and individual growth, promoting equitable participation and inclusive professional practice in line with the principles of mainstreamed support set out in the policy.
Face To Face GROUPSCHEDULED 7 Your tutor will observe you in your group in rehearsal for 7 times in the Trimester and will meet with you to feedback to develop both you and your group's skills and professional practice and provide an opportunity to ask for guidance or reflect on your experieince through the rehearsal process. This teaching activity aligns with the Mainstreaming Policy by embedding regular tutor observation and structured feedback meetings as standard practice throughout the trimester, ensuring consistent access to guidance and support without the need for disclosure. The combination of group based rehearsal observation and individual feedback sessions anticipates diverse learning, communication, and wellbeing needs, while providing equitable opportunities for reflection, skill development, and professional practice. This inclusive, formative approach supports student engagement and development in line with the principles of mainstreamed support and inclusive learning environments set out in the policy.
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Discussion/Participation 40 1~2~3~4 Exam Period HOURS= N/A Class Participation & Progress.Throughout the trimester, your engagement, professionalism, and individual development as a stage actor and collaborator will be assessed. This component makes up 40% of your final grade and reflects and assesses on how you show up, collaborate, prepare, and grow in the rehearsal room, on set, and in class.
Practical Skills Assessment 20 1~2~3~4 Week 7 HOURS= 15-20 mins Practical Skills Assessment of your Performance in a role in a short Scene.
Practical Skills Assessment 20 1~2~3~4 Exam Period HOURS= 25-30 mins You will be assessed in your performace of your roles in your Festival scene proposals.
Discussion/Participation 10 1~4 Exam Period HOURS= N/A As a group you will be marked for the presentation of your group marketing plan aswell as each individual peer marking each other for their contribution to the process.
Discussion/Participation 10 1~2~3~4 Exam Period As part of this project, you will be assessed on your collaboration, professionalism, and conibution throughout the process of developing and rehearsing your festival scenes. You will also be asked to evaluate all members of your group, including yourself.
Component 1 subtotal: 100
Component 2 subtotal: 0
Module subtotal: 100

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