AH4256 British Theatre and Visual Culture: 1880-Today

Academic year

2026 to 2027 Semester 2

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Key module information

SCOTCAT credits

30

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SCQF level

SCQF level 10

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Planned timetable

To be confirmed

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Module coordinator

Dr W W Rough

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Module Staff

Dr Billy Rough

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Module description

This module will examine the relationship between British Theatre and Visual Culture from 1880 to the present day, with particular emphasis on the interplay between Art and Theatre as both sources and inspirations. Various forms of media, including painting, photography, architecture, printmaking, posters, and other ephemera, will be explored. The module will also provide a comprehensive exploration of the diverse artistic movements and new developments that have emerged during this period. These include the impact of Music Hall, Modern British Drama, the development of Queer Theatre, and Contemporary Theatre Architecture, all of which have influenced British theatre as a whole. Furthermore, the module will delve into relevant themes and subjects, and it will engage with a wide range of critical and theoretical texts.

Relationship to other modules

Pre-requisites

BEFORE TAKING THIS MODULE YOU MUST ( PASS AH1001 OR PASS AH1003 ) AND PASS AH2001 AND PASS AH2002

Assessment pattern

Coursework 100%

Re-assessment

Coursework 100%

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact

Lecture: 1 hour per week Seminar: 2 hours per week

Scheduled learning hours

33

The number of compulsory student:staff contact hours over the period of the module.

Guided independent study hours

280

The number of hours that students are expected to invest in independent study over the period of the module.

Intended learning outcomes

  • Research a topic, making intelligent use of the resources provided by the Visual Resources Library, the University Library and MMS.
  • Present information, ideas and arguments clearly in both written and spoken form, using visual aids, working to deadlines and participate constructively in group discussion.
  • Evaluate and interpret evidence from a range of primary and secondary sources.
  • Be confident in their knowledge of the history of British Theatre and Visual Culture during the period 1880-today which is crucial to understanding the art produced today.
  • Understand the essential critical, theoretical, social, political, and cultural issues relating to British Theatre and Visual Culture 1880-today.
  • Use skills of observation and analysis to critically discuss works of art from this period, speak and write clearly about related concepts, issues and contexts.