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Module Title: P312
The Musical: Past and Present Credit Value:
10 Field:
Performing Arts Level:
Three Type:
Field Option Pre-requisite(s):
P207 or permission of the Field leader or module leader Semester 5 2001/2002 Room: C12. Fridays 9am-11am THE OPENING LECTURE IS ON FRIDAY 28TH P312 is a series of 10 lectures: The Musical is an
historical examination of the development of the musical theatre genre starting
with the minstrel tradition which led directly to what is now considered as the
first "musical", Show Boat. The course
continues with the study of such key musical theatre works as Oklahoma! Guys
and Dolls, West Side Story, Hair, A Chorus Line, Cats, Phantom of the Opera,
Rent and may include other relevant or ground-breaking work. Learning Activities: Lectures/seminar & observation of
videos and other relevant materials as well as where possible practical
demonstrations or workshops. 100 Hours
Breakdown: *The University stipulates that approximately 100 hours learning
activity are required per 10-credit module. Lectures times are fixed = 20hrs.
Here is a suggestion for the remaining allocation of your study time: Private
study= 40 hrs: written assignment=40hrs.=100hrs Aims To acquaint students with the theatrical genre known as The
Musical and to develop an understanding of its significance within the context
of the Performing Arts and global culture. Learning Outcomes: As a student on this course you will gain a historical understanding of how the contemporary musical theatre has developed from a variety of sources including operetta, jazz music, social and formal dance forms. You will also develop a distinct appreciation of how the commercial theatre, through the musical, has attempted to address or has reflected social and political issues of the day. Furthermore your attention will be drawm towards understanding how the genre is continuing to develop and remain indicative of popular taste and opinion. On completion of the course the you will have demonstrated an in depth critical understanding of a selected element of the genre. Assessment: 2000-word assignment =100%: To be
handed in Jan 15th 2002 before 3pm (media office as usual)
Written Assignment: Using Aristotle, Dante or any other strict critical or aesthetic model/methodology, subject the musical of your choice to analysis. Conclude with a value judgment based on your methodology. The exact phrasing of the question will depend on both your proposed approach and specific subject. This will be negotiated with and be approved by your tutor. You will be assessed on: Depth and range of research applied to both your subject
matter and methodology =30% A Logical progression of academically based ideas linked to
a particular perspective=50% Presentation,
grammar and spelling=10% Harvard System
Bibliography=10% P312: The Musical: Semester 5 Lecture
Schedule: Room C 12 9am-11am Friday Week 1 September
28TH 2001 to Week 10: November 2001 Week 2:Lecture 2: Show Boat:
notes Week 3:Lecture 3: Oklahoma!: notes Week 4:Lecture 4: West Side Story Week 5:Lecture 5: Dance Forms: Tap! Week 6:Lecture 6: Dance forms: Ballet,
Jazz and Modern Dance Week 7:Lecture 7:Hair:notes Week 8:Lecture 8: A Chorus Line: notes Week 9:Lecture 9: Cats: notes Lecture 10. The present state of The Musical. Link to current
West End Stage Productions http://www.officiallondontheatre.co.ukThis
final lecture/seminar will be student led. Each student will choose a new
musical and present their personal critical analysis or perspective on it
to the class. Indicative
Reading: I
would strongly suggest you look at journals and the quality press for reviews
and comments as well as insights. See my website for links. I would also direct
the student to the performing arts hand book for a more detailed book list that
may be useful in the historical context. Suggested Reading List updates! click here for recent additions Reading list:P312
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