EA446-7-SU-LO:
MFA Theatre Directing Written Dissertation
2023/24
East 15 Acting School
East15 (Loughton) Campus
Summer
Postgraduate: Level 7
Current
Monday 22 April 2024
Friday 28 June 2024
60
24 July 2023
Requisites for this module
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This module is designed to allow student opportunities to demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of one aspect of the work of the programme.
The aim of this module is:
- To test the student’s ability to explore their understanding of theatre directing with academic rigour, providing an opportunity to prepare themselves for the potential pursuit of a PhD.
- Evidence of original critical enquiry into issues of theatre directing.
- In-depth research and results.
- Development of academic discourse to an advanced level.
No additional information available.
This module does not appear to have a published bibliography for this year.
Assessment items, weightings and deadlines
| Coursework / exam |
Description |
Deadline |
Coursework weighting |
| Coursework |
12,000 word Written Dissertation 100% |
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Additional coursework information
12,000 word Written Dissertation 100%
Exam format definitions
- Remote, open book: Your exam will take place remotely via an online learning platform. You may refer to any physical or electronic materials during the exam.
- In-person, open book: Your exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer to any physical materials such as paper study notes or a textbook during the exam. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
- In-person, open book (restricted): The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer only to specific physical materials such as a named textbook during the exam. Permitted materials will be specified by your department. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
- In-person, closed book: The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may not refer to any physical materials or electronic devices during the exam. There may be times when a paper dictionary,
for example, may be permitted in an otherwise closed book exam. Any exceptions will be specified by your department.
Your department will provide further guidance before your exams.
Overall assessment
100 per cent Coursework Mark
Reassessment
100 per cent Coursework Mark
Module supervisor and teaching staff
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Prof Robert Swain
Birkbeck
Professor
Available via Moodle
No lecture recording information available for this module.
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