Performance Writing module (EN51046)

Step into a world where performance, place-based thinking, and community participation come together. You will explore the dynamic relationship between performance and its audiences. You will have debates about its nature, purpose, and impact.

You will experience a rich blend of perspectives. These will draw from

• theatre
• performance art
• performance philosophy
• sound art
• embodied practices

You will delve into the core ideas of community engagement. You will explore the role it plays in shaping performances. You will do this through engaging readings and hands-on exploration. You will have the opportunity to engage with local institutions such as:

• Ninewells Community Gardens
• Art Angel
• Generator Projects
• V&A Dundee

These experiences will help you gain a deeper, grounded understanding of how performance can connect with communities and transform spaces.

Get ready to challenge your thinking and make performance come to life in new and exciting ways.

What you will learn

In this module, you will:

• apply knowledge and understanding through the analysis of a variety of texts
• focus on creative methods and critical debates in performance writing
• conduct formal and thematic analysis of texts
• explore the relationship between texts and professional, cultural, and creative practices
• investigate the methods used in the creation of performance writing

By the end of this module, you will be able to:

• show an understanding of the scope and defining features of writing for the creative economies
• show a critical understanding of the principles, theories and publishing context of writing for the creative economies
• Show knowledge about the historical development, topical contexts, and cultural influence of these texts and methods. You will be able to do so in order to engage with a series of critical debates about creative writing and the creative economies.
• show that you have key employability skills such as:
  • critical thinking
  • effective written and oral communication
  • time management
  • independent research
  • the ability to plan, edit, and complete complex tasks with autonomy

Assignments / assessment

• creative assessment (60%)
• essay (40%)

This module does not have a final exam.

Teaching methods / timetable

• two-hour seminars, every two weeks
• online sessions
  • These will include content-based discussions and opportunity for module-related academic questions
• discussion boards
• on-demand module materials to work through at your own pace

Self-driven study time will include:

• reading and completing associated tasks
• engaging with a wide range of online materials to support self-study
• writing and working towards your final assessment
• peer-to-peer learning opportunities