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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

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Description of module content:

This module commences the group projects which lead towards a final Edinburgh Festival Fringe production. You will be cast in a group, and 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, sympathetic listening and responding, and enhancing group problem-solving abilities. Along with classes, you will have scheduled rehearsal times with the directors (and possibly writers) and will be focused on creating and honing short sample scripts (15-20 mins each) and performances of a contemporary scene and for a Fringe Festival presentation proposal.
Learning Outcomes for module:

LO1: Evidence appropriate and effective communication skills in group creative sessions. LO2: Evidence and rationalise a range of advanced strategies for creating complex and engaging performances
LO3: Critically evaluate complex artistic issues and make informed judgements under tight deadline requirements.
LO4: Demonstrate critical understanding of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe context.
Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2023/4, Trimester 1, FACE-TO-FACE, Edinburgh Napier University
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: FACE-TO-FACE
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)
Face To Face Practical classes and workshops 45
Independent Learning Groupwork (Independent Study) 155
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words
Discussion/Participation 50 1-4 14/15 HOURS= 45.00
Practical Skills Assessment 50 1-4 14/15 HOURS= 01.00, WORDS= 2000
Component 1 subtotal: 100
Component 2 subtotal: 0
Module subtotal: 100

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