Module Details
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Title MUSICAL THEATRE
Code MUSI274
Coordinator Prof CJ Tackley
Music
Catherine.Tackley@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2017-18 Level 5 FHEQ Second Semester 15

Aims

The module allows students to understand the development of musical theatre and associated performance practices, and gain deeper knowledge of selected shows. Students will research historical and contemporary examples and present their insights in the form of a review of a current production and a multimedia presentation on a historical topic.

Learning Outcomes

Understand the historical and musical development of the musical in relation to historical context

Analyse musical content in relation to its dramatic context, including details of staging and/or cinematic presentation

Understand and critically evaluate musical theatre performances and performance practice

Syllabus
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The module will examine the development of the musical, complimented by the study of specific shows in depth. Three key themes run through the module: the relationship between musicals and their historical and social contexts, their reception by critics and audiences, and the relationship between music and musicians and other elements within this multimedia art form. In addition workshops will involve practical experience of performing and reviewing, and develop understanding of other aspects of musical theatre production such as dance, set, lighting and sound design, cinematography. The module will include attendance at a current production.

Teaching and Learning Strategies

Lecture - Lectures introduce core concepts and material

Seminar - Seminars facilitate further discussion of material raised in lectures by way of group discussion

Workshop - workshops will involve practical experience of performing and reviewing, and develop understanding of other aspects of musical theatre production such as dance, set, lighting and sound design, cinematography

Attendance at performances or screenings -


Teaching Schedule
  Lectures Seminars Tutorials Lab Practicals Fieldwork Placement Other TOTAL
Study Hours 12
Lectures introduce core concepts and material
12
Seminars facilitate further discussion of material raised in lectures by way of group discussion
      10
workshops will involve practical experience of performing and reviewing, and develop understanding of other aspects of musical theatre production such as dance, set, lighting and sound design, cinematography
4

 38
Timetable (if known)              
Private Study 112
TOTAL HOURS 150

Assessment
EXAM Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
             
CONTINUOUS Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
Coursework  2000 words  Semester 2  30  Yes  Standard UoL penalty applies  Critical review of a contemporary production 
Coursework  20 min and 2000 word  Semester 2  70  Yes  Standard UoL penalty applies  Lecture presentation or performance, plus fully referenced write-up Notes (applying to all assessments) - none 

Recommended Texts
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