Performance Studies 2: Research Methods

Rationale and Purpose of the Module: To introduce students to research methods developed within performance studies to facilitate study of the performing arts; to engage with discourse and debate around performance as research and research as performance and to encourage students to develop their own approach to the integration of creative and reflective practices.

Syllabus: An introduction to research methods in performance studies including performance ethnography, ethnographic representative, participatory action research, autoethnography, personal narrative and reflexivity, as well as performance-based strategies including vocal and movement improvisation, performance as dialogue and ritual as research.