DRA350
Verbatim, Testimonial and Tribunal
Level 6 (30 credits)
This module explores the traditions and practices of verbatim, testimonial, documentary and tribunal forms of theatre. Raising complex issues such as what it means to 'have a voice' in theatre, notions of authenticity and realness, and of representation and rights, it explores the shaping and framing of material from various sources, including interviews, media, archives and documents.
Preparing for this Module and Approximate Costs
Why take Verbatim, Testimonial and Tribunal
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| Learning Context |
Practice-based |
| Semester |
One |
| Assessment |
- Group Presentation (12-15 min), {20%}
- Group Performance Project (15-20 min), {60%}
- Written Exercise (1500 words), {20
%}
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| Mode of reassessment |
Standard |
| Contact |
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There is some content covered on the programme that you may find challenging and sensitive. We do not issue content notes for individual texts (written, performance, visual, sonic etc.), but please do contact your module tutor and/or convenor and/or adviser if you have concerns or problems relating any of the content, themes or discussions.
