Module Identifier | DR21610 | ||
Module Title | THE THEORY AND PRACTICE OF ACTING 2 | ||
Academic Year | 2001/2002 | ||
Co-ordinator | Mr Richard Cheshire | ||
Semester | Semester 2 | ||
Pre-Requisite | DR21510 Optional for Single Honours Drama Students. Joint Honours students who wish to take this module must have attained at least 60% in DR21510. | ||
Course delivery | Lecture | 30 Hours 10 x 3 hour lecture/practicals and intensive rehearsals/presentation at Gregynog | |
Assessment | Group presentation | 20% | |
Attendance and participation | 30% | ||
Exam | includes an Individual exam at 30% and a 10 minute oral exam at 20% | 50% |
Learning Outcomes:
Typically, upon completion of this module, the student will be able:
- To understand the key principles of a number of acting and rehearsal methodologies, which are distinct to those applied to psychological realism.
- To employ a range of conceptual and rehearsal procedures and modes of exposition appropriate to the presentation of different theatrical styles and genres.
- To notate and document the theatrical procedures of training and rehearsal, encountered in the module.
Content:
During the workshops, students will work with a number of practitioners who are experienced in different areas of theatre practice, and will be asked to investigate and experiment in a variety of theatrical styles. They will also be introduced to the basic principles of voice projection, and encouraged to develop their own vocal skills. The workshops will culminate in individual and small group presentations to be presented at Gregynog. Students will be expected to contribute approximately #40 towards the cost of accommodation and food at Gregynog.
Single honours students who wish to opt for this module must have convinced the Examiners of DR21510 of their committment, aptitude and ability to take this module.