Elements and Performance Criteria
- Research current concepts and theories of live performance
- Use a range of research techniques to source information about current performers and performance companies
- Identify and explore new and emerging sources of ideas and thinking about performance
- Expand own understanding of the potential of performance through critical analysis of research findings
- Analyse, compare and contrast a range of theoretical approaches to performance
- Evaluate ways in which companies and artists operate in a global marketplace
- Take account of issues of sustainability for cultural practices in the 21st century
- Evaluate new and emerging possibilities for live performance in the digital age
- Apply theories of performance to one’s own practice
- Evaluate the relevance of different theories and practice of performance through an evaluation of own performance and life experience
- Analyse the ways in which different aspects of history, theory and other influences are applied, adapted or challenged in practice
- Assess ways in which changes to performance might have broader benefits to individuals or communities
- Develop and explain own perspectives of performance
- Take a critical approach to different theories and reflect on own ideas and responses
- Develop own substantiated positions in response to research and analysis
- Put forward own positions in manner that demonstrates clarity of thought and understanding of different theories and thinking
- Debate own positions on performance ideas with colleagues with a view to developing new directions
- Present findings to colleagues in a format appropriate to research undertaken within agreed timeframe
- Apply theories of performance to one’s own practice
- Evaluate the relevance of different theories and practice of performance through an evaluation of own performance and life experience
- Analyse the ways in which different aspects of history, theory and other influences are applied, adapted or challenged in practice
- Assess ways in which changes to performance might have broader benefits to individuals or communities