Concepts and Creativity 2 (DRAM20017)

Undergraduate level 2Points: 12.5On Campus (Southbank)

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This subject introduces students to histories of theatre and performance, and to ways of seeing, understanding and engaging with contemporary practice in broad cultural, historical and philosophical contexts. This subject includes an embedded program in academic literacy skills of analysis, discussion, essay writing, research and information retrieval.

Intended learning outcomes

On completion of this subject students should be able to:



  • demonstrate and analyse the philosophical and methodological basis of creative research activity;
  • exhibit insight into the relationship between key theoretical concepts;
  • exercise knowledge of highly specialised disciplinary practice and methodology;
  • recognise the significance of research in creative work;
  • demonstrate analytic skills and the ability to communicate complex concepts;
  • develop a sense of individual perspective;
  • demonstrate familiarity with recent cultural debates and new cultural practices.

Generic skills

On completion of this subject students should be able to:



  • exhibit lucid verbal and written communication skills and fluency within the student’s own practice;
  • understand how to place their own practice within a wider historical, political, social, and aesthetic context;
  • discuss work with other practitioners in a constructive and informed manner;
  • lead a discussion and to present ideas articulately and clearly;
  • understand current research practices, protocols, and formats;
  • present opinions and analysis in classroom discussion;
  • argue clearly and logically as a result of the planning and writing of essays;
  • utilise effective library research skills, including the development of search strategies to find information from a variety of quality information resources, including online databases, books, journals, internet, and a variety of multimedia-rich resources;
  • demonstrate effective time-management skills.

Last updated: 3 November 2022