The student will demonstrate a review of their chosen field of performance practice, in the form of an in-class group discussion facilitated by the convenor (Wednesday 21 March, Week 4). The student must demonstrate advanced knowledge of professional practices and practice as research as it applies to their own research topic/performance practice. At least 2-3 case studies of relevant performance practitioners and their approaches must be included in the analysed and evaluated. The written report will take the form of an annotated bibliography and is to be submitted following the in-class presentation (via Turnitin).

Assessment Criteria:

1. Coherently structured annotated bibliography.
2. Demonstrated awareness of practical and theoretical knowledge.
3. Evidence of clear analysis of performance practices in a contemporary context.
4. Evaluation of performance practices and practitioners appropriate to the student’s own performance performance/research topic.

More detailed information will be provided in class and available via ilearn. Examples of assessments will be discussed in workshops. For a full assessment rubric, please refer to iLearn.

The student will present a proposal outlining their individual performance project in the form of a 10 minute oral presentation (in-class Week 6: Wednesday 4 April), plus a written proposal (1,500 words or equivalent). The proposal should include: title, brief project summary, aims of the project, research questions, methodology, artistic/performance rationale, context and significance in relation to other works (by yourself and/or others). Supporting material should include: bibliography of work informing the project, viability - including detailed timetable, resources required. The written proposal is to be submitted following the in-class presentation (via Turnitin).

Assessment Criteria:

1. Coherently structured proposal with clear aims and research questions.
2. Significance and innovation with respect to the work’s chosen performance parameters.
3. Demonstrated awareness of theoretical, historical and practical contexts that may inform the work.
4. Evidence of appropriate consideration of project components and design.

More detailed information will be provided in class and available via ilearn. Examples of assessments will be discussed in workshops. For a full assessment rubric, please refer to iLearn.

The student will present their performance project in development, in the form of a work-in-progress presentation (15 minutes max) (in-class Week 9: Wednesday 9 May), plus written progress report (1,000 words or equivalent). The presentation should include an excerpt from the work-in-progress. The report should include critical reflection on the progress of the project in relation to proposed aims and research questions, key references, and plans for completion. The written report is to be submitted following the in-class presentation (via Turnitin).

Assessment Criteria:

1. Development of creative concept and evidence of work-in–progress.
2. Ongoing scholarly research.
3. Documentation of performance practice including self–reflection, and peer and advisor comments/critique.
4. Evidence of synthesis of both creative and research skills.

More detailed information will be provided in class and available via ilearn. Examples of assessments will be discussed in workshops. For a full assessment rubric, please refer to iLearn.

The Creative Project consists of the realization and presentation of a practical performance work. The timing, venue and nature of the project will be determined according to the needs of each individual project and confirmed by week 10 (in consultation with the convenor).

Creative Project Assessment Criteria:

1. Significance and innovation of form with respect to the work’s chosen research parameters.
2. Evidence of thoughtful experimentation with stated research questions within the creative work.
3. Demonstrated awareness of theoretical, historical and practical contexts that may inform the work (i.e. through formal strategy, dramaturgical decisions, design etc).
4. Evidence of production components and design and technical proficiency in chosen medium to a professional standard.

The reflection will incorporate creative and scholarly research, and will critically and reflectively contextualize the creative work. Students will submit a written Reflection (2,000-2,500 words) in support of the Creative Project in week 14 (via Turnitin).

Reflection Assessment Criteria:

1. Demonstrated understanding of, and innovation in, the conceptual and aesthetic basis for the creative work, with respect to the work’s chosen research questions.
2. Demonstrated awareness of connections between theoretical and practical contexts as appropriate to the stated aims of the work.
3. Evaluation of the effectiveness of the creative work and its practical/performance methodology, with respect to its relevant disciplinary context.
4. Clearly and coherently structured reflection.
5. Advanced academic standards of writing and presentation (correct grammar, punctuation, referencing, bibliography).

More detailed information will be provided in class and available via ilearn. Examples of assessments will be discussed in workshops. For a full assessment rubric, please refer to iLearn.