Senior Lecturer

Acting and Performance - UH-000786

The University of Huddersfield seeks and encourages applicants in order to widen participation, improve access and apply the principles of equal opportunities.  We provide support for applicants who require additional assistance in order to select the right course of study and make a successful transition to studying at University.  We encourage local, national and international applications.  Further information for <a href="http://www.hud.ac.uk/international">International Students can be found on their website</a>.
 
If you were educated outside the UK, you are required to have International English Language Testing System (IELTS) at a score of 6.0 with a minimum score of 6.0 in writing and a minimum of 5.5 in any single component. For BA (Hons) Broadcast Journalism and Sports Journalism, the minimum IELTS requirement is higher, and is set by accreditation body the BJTC. This requirement is subject to change. At the time of validation in summer 2023, it is set at a minimum score of 7.5 in all four components.
 
If you have alternative qualifications or do not meet the IELTS requirement we also offer a range of <a href="http://www.hud.ac.uk/international/pre-sessionalenglishprogramme/">Pre-Sessional English Programmes.</a>
 
16.2    The University provides opportunities for the accreditation of prior learning (APL) as stated in <a href="https://www.hud.ac.uk/policies/registry/awards-taught/section-3/">Section-3 - University of Huddersfield</a> Regulations for Taught Couses
 
16.3    The University’s general minimum entry requirements are specified in Section 1.5 of the <a href="https://www.hud.ac.uk/policies/registry/awards-taught/section-1/">Regulations for Awards</a>.
 
16.4    Every person who applies for this course and meets the minimum entry requirement – regardless of any disability – will be given the same opportunity in the selection process.  General advice and information regarding disability and the support the University can give can be found by contacting student services as follows:
 
Telephone: 01484 472675
Email: disability@hud.ac.uk
 
Further information is available on <a href="https://students.hud.ac.uk/help/disability/">their website</a>.
 
Further advice on the specific skills and abilities needed to successfully undertake this course can be found by contacting the admissions tutor and by visiting our <a href="https://courses.hud.ac.uk/2023-24/sort:title">List of courses for 2023-24 (hud.ac.uk)</a>
 
BA (Hons) Acting and Performance
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<li>Candidates (over 17.5 years of age) will normally provide evidence, where possible, of previous study at an appropriate level in Performance in examinations (normally at A-level or BTec level 3 Extended Diploma  level), previous experience and achievements, personal statements, references,</li>
<li>previous work and a workshop-based interview are all considered by the admissions tutors.</li>
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·        School/college leavers who have reached 17.5 years on admission should normally have a total of at least 104 - 112 points on the UCAS tariff, or BTEC level 3 Extended Diploma at DMM level in a relevant subject eg Drama or English.
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<li>Mature applicants (over 21) without formal qualifications will be considered on an individual basis.</li>
<li>Applicants with prior learning or prior experiential learning will be considered individually by the School Accreditation and Validation Panel to assess whether it is appropriate to grant general of specific credit towards the course.</li>
<li>Applications from international students will be considered on an individual basis, and with advice from the University’s International Office. Where necessary, applicants will be expected to demonstrate their spoken and written English language skills by achieving a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 including 5.5 in all elements and at least 6.0 in Writing.</li>
<li>All home applicants will be invited to attend a Selection Day, at which they will participate in a workshop by way of audition. Some applicants may also be invited to interview.</li>
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·        The course conforms to the University’s equal opportunities policy in all respects, including admissions.

UH-000786 - Acting and Performance

Foundation Core

Foundation Optional

Foundation Compulsory

Foundation Level

Sandwich Year Out Optional

Sandwich Year Out

Intermediate Compulsory

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Intermediate Optional

Intermediate Core

Intermediate Level

Honours Core

Honours Optional

Honours Compulsory

Honours Level

Structure

Diploma of Higher Education

Bachelor of Arts

Certificate of Higher Education

the ability to work collaboratively, with flexibility, efficiency, and effective self and project management.

use and understand appropriate technical vocabulary in relation to a range of issues facing contemporary practitioners and theorists in Drama, Theatre and Performance.

knowledge and understanding pertaining to dramatic and post-dramatic forms, and to approaches to the analysis of live performance.

understanding of the theoretical and practical considerations crucial to a range of performance-based experiences.

the ability to make use of libraries, archives, performances, workshops, digital resources and other sources in research and creative practice.

use their individual skills as a practitioner and/or a researcher to communicate effectively within performances and/or written reports or theses.

the ability to communicate complex ideas and arguments clearly in written, oral and performance presentations, observing appropriate academic and/or professional conventions.

understand dramatic and theatrical meanings and conventions, values, codes and artefacts in relation to their cultural environments.

comprehension of the complex nature of performance languages, forms and practices.

the ability to discern how cultural contexts influence the creation and reception of drama, theatre and performance.

the ability to acquire and apply specialist terminologies.

the ability to understand, interrogate and apply a variety of theoretical positions and weigh the importance of alternative perspectives.

Students who have done a sandwich year option will demonstrate enhanced ability to make mature choices in career and personal development.

the ability to question and test assumptions and received theories or models.

articulate the theory underpinning their own practice and that of others.

the ability to reflect critically on individual decisions, strengths and weaknesses.

identify, analyse and reflect upon pertinent elements within their practical experiences.

use and share developed skills as a practitioner to contribute to group processes and productions.

insight into the complexities of various creative and performative processes.

the ability to analyse how different social and cultural contexts affect the nature of performance and the generation of meanings.

understanding of specific texts, practices or other materials used as the starting point for the generation of performance material.

utilise their knowledge of theatrical, cultural and performance examples in understanding, and challenging, theoretical perspectives.

awareness of contrasting examples and possible models of the relationship between performance and audience.

the ability to work independently, with flexibility, efficiency, and effective self and project management.

approach unfamiliar theatrical, cultural, and performance examples from a secure base of knowledge and understanding.

the ability to articulate an independent perspective based on analysis, interpretation and synthesis.

make thorough and creative use of practical experimentation and use this skill to contribute to research, performance, or the creation of a performance-related artefact  (script, design, course, etc).

identify and use appropriate strategies for the study of theatrical phenomena and of professional practice, and express and communicate the results of academic and practical research in writing, verbally and through performances and/or presentations.

knowledge and understanding of specific and exemplary practitioners, texts, writers, theorists and examples of practice.

in-depth knowledge of a specific area of current practice and/or research.

the ability to exercise appropriate individual skills, relevant to the creation of performance, in an area such as writing, directing, acting, stage management,        lighting, design.

sensitivity to formal conventions and to the shaping effects upon communication of circumstances, authorship, production, context and audience.

knowledge and understanding of broad areas of contemporary drama, theatre and performance, seen within their political, historical, social, philosophical, cultural and aesthetic contexts.

the ability to think critically and creatively, and to develop both independent perspectives and strategies for problem-solving.

awareness and understanding of current theory, practice and debate in a range of areas of drama, theatre and performance.

<ul>
<li>The University strongly encourages student representation on all major committees within the University;</li>
<li>Staff appraisals: Staff development priorities in the University are based on achieving excellence in learning, teaching and scholarship;</li>
<li>course and module evaluation questionnaires are distributed annually to students and the results considered by the Course Committee;</li>
<li>The Student Panel meets twice a year and matters of concern are reported to the Course Committee;</li>
<li>Each module is evaluated on an annual basis and a short report considered by the Course Committee;</li>
<li>External Examiners' Reports</li>
<li>Course Committee</li>
<li>School Teaching and Learning Committee</li>
<li>Peer Observation of Teaching  </li>
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UH-000786

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<li>National Student Survey</li>
<li>University Course Evaluation Survey</li>
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Please note: This specification provides a concise summary of the main features of the Course and the learning outcomes that a typical student might reasonably be expected to achieve and demonstrate if he/she takes full advantage of the learning opportunities that are provided.  More detailed information on the learning outcomes, content, and teaching, learning and assessment methods of each module can be found in the module handbooks and course handbook.  The accuracy of the information contained in this document is reviewed by the University and may be checked by the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education.

All students have a personal tutor for pastoral and academic support. The course leader is also available for academic support, as are seminar tutors and module leaders. All members of staff have clearly advertised office hours when students are encouraged to seek any help they need.
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<li>An Induction Programme introduces staff and services within the University, including the Learning Centre.</li>
<li>Induction activities in Drama include Health &amp; Safety Training to ensure that students develop into fully aware professional practitioners.</li>
<li>Details of academic and personal support are listed in the Student Handbook.</li>
<li>Staff have weekly office hours, posted along with contact information on their office doors.</li>
<li>Module Tutors are responsible for monitoring students’ performance and engagement within a particular module, and bringing any problems to the attention of the Course Leader and/or Personal Tutor as appropriate.</li>
<li>The Personal Development Plan is integrated into the Personal Tutor system at Foundation level, and embedded in core modules at all levels. PDP takes the form of encouraging students to reflect on their learning, to supplement their curriculum work with as much related activity as possible and to keep good records of that activity as the basis for a CV.</li>
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