Not long after the start of the 20th Century, playwrights, influenced by the horrors of war, began to experiment with theatre in a way which depicted many of the long held historical, social and cultural beliefs and practices as meaningless and chaotic. Incorporating interviews with influential directors Bijan Sheibani, Steven Berkoff and other key figures, this film traces the evolution of modern theatre from its Existentialist roots through Absurdism to Realism via the works of Ionesco, Beckett, Pinter and even the writers of Coronation Street.
Grade levels: Adult
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Theatre Practitioners: Steven Berkoff
Featuring an exclusive interview with the man himself, this film investigates Berkoff’s inspiration for his continuing, innovative work on stage and in film. The resource looks in detail at his earliest influences, his exploration of voice and physicality and the social and cultural contexts defining his creative development and evolution as one of the modern world’s most controversial theatre practitioners.
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Working in Media
This program both informs and inspires viewers about the great prospects of a career in the media. Viewers will learn how to perform tasks according to organizational requirements and values, comply with relevant legislation and regulations, and source and apply information about industry issues and developments. This program also encourages a collaborative approach to work and provides tips for effective communication in a creative team environment.
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Quality Customer Service
The hospitality industry is a dynamic, highly competitive, customer-focused industry. It is one of many industries that rely heavily on its customers and their satisfaction to succeed in the business environment. This program introduces quality customer service, including, how understanding customer needs can improve service levels, different customer service strategies, and the role of management in maintaining quality customer service standards. Understanding the importance customer service plays in the hospitality industry not only provides a competitive edge, but also highlights the many benefits that can be gained from improving and delivering quality customer service.
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Health, Safety and Security
Working in the hospitality industry can be a fun and rewarding experience, but it can also be an environment with many health and safety hazards. In this program, from ‘The Hospitality Series’, we look at how to know, understand and apply health, safety and security procedures in the workplace to ensure a safe environment for everyone. We discuss safe work practices and how to prepare for emergency situations. Through the use of two case studies, viewers follow a new employee and learn about the dos and don’ts of a safe working environment in two very different workplaces. By understanding the importance of these three elements in hospitality, businesses will ensure a safe and pleasant environment for staff and patrons.
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Working in Socially Diverse Environments
Multiculturalism is rapidly increasing in communities throughout the world and subsequently the implications must be considered in the workplace. Many benefits arise from employing a culturally diverse workforce, however a number of challenges also exist and must be recognized. In this program we will identify the primary and secondary differences of diversity, the importance valuing diversity can play in the hospitality industry, and the role of management in supporting diversity in the workplace. This program will help viewers develop an understanding of the term ‘diversity’, how it relates to the hospitality industry and how vital it is to ensure both employee and customer needs are met.
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Textiles
From top designer clothing lines to the humble flag, these designs have been created from one of the most flexible and practical materials – fabric. In this program viewers are introduced to the world of textiles. We learn how textiles are categorized – their characteristics and properties; factors involved in sourcing textiles; the importance of testing fabrics; the dyeing of textiles; and how textile finishes work. We also hear from a number of professionals who work in the textile industry. This program will support designers in choosing the most suitable fabric for their own end product.
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Improving Performance – Elite Athlete Case Studies
Elite athletes employ simple strategies and techniques to improve performance. How better to gain an insight into these tried-and-tested methods, than to hear directly from the elite athletes and coaches themselves? This insightful program takes us trackside to the training grounds of eight sportspeople from around the world, who share their personal insights and stories of performance training. We learn how to plan an effective training schedule and discuss the importance of psychological preparation. We also discuss the risks involved in performance enhancing drugs, and the benefits that current advances in sports technology bring to athletic performance and measurement.
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Sports Injuries – Classification and Management
This program is a comprehensive guide to the classification and management of sports injuries. We learn how to manage soft tissue injuries (such as sprains, skin abrasions, lacerations, and blisters) and hard tissue injuries (fractures and dislocations). We learn to apply the RICER technique for managing soft tissue injuries and the TOTAPS and DRABC techniques for assessing and managing hard tissue injuries. Throughout the program we see detailed graphics and real-life examples of different injuries, talk to Paralympian Jessica Gallagher, and see dramatized scenarios demonstrating key injury management techniques.
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Skill Acquisition for Sports Performance
The ultimate goal of any aspiring athlete is to execute skills with form and efficiency. This program provides a detailed theoretical understanding of how skills are developed and conditioned at an elite level. We learn the difference between skills and abilities, explore types of skills, step through the three stages of skill acquisition, and discuss how everyone learns at a different rate. We also discuss internal and external factors that affect performance and learn useful techniques to evaluate performance. All of this theory is underpinned throughout the program by real-life examples and expert advice from a head coach and a sports psychologist.