Module Identifier | DR23610 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Module Title | STUDIES IN PRACTICAL ACTING: THE ACTOR & THE DIRECTOR | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Academic Year | 2007/2008 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Co-ordinator | Mrs Joan G Mills | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Semester | Semester 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Other staff | Mr David J Blumfield | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Course delivery | Practical | 10 x 2 hour Practical sessions and 1 x 30 minute feedback session per group | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Assessment |
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1. Understand the key principles of a number of acting and rehearsal methodologies which are distinct to those applied to psychological realism;
2. Employ a range of conceptual and rehearsal procedures and modes of exposition appropriate to the presentation of different theatrical styles and genres;
3. Apply the techniques and rehearsals methodologies encountered to an approved extract of theatre text;
4. Work conscientiously and responsibly with a partner on the approved extract within the timescale and guidelines for the project;
5. Reflect upon and discuss the theatrical procedures of training and rehearsal, encountered in the module.
Problem solving | Creative problem solving, outcome recognition, and the identification of the appropriate strategies and procedures and encouraged and assessed throughout the module. | ||
Research skills | A wide range of research skills are necessary e.g. researching writers' background, examining the style and context of the play, comparing rehearsal methodology. Whilst these skills directly inform the work of the students, they are not directly assessed as part of this module. | ||
Communication | The individual student's ability to articulate and communicate their ideas and opinions is developed throughout the module. This area of development is encouraged and assessed within all aspects of the processes and presentations involved. | ||
Improving own Learning and Performance | Self assessment and appraisal are intrinsic to the practical and theoretical study of the craft of study. This module places emphasis on students' progression, development and achievement and students are given continuous feedback during classwork and opportunities to reflect on their progress. | ||
Team work | Group working is addressed and exercised throughout the module. Practical classes demand the application of skills necessary to conduct successful collaborative activity. | ||
Information Technology | Information handling is not formally assessed, but is encouraged through the conduct of research. | ||
Application of Number | Neither developed nor assessed. | ||
Personal Development and Career planning | The module encourages the initial development of skills directly applicable to careers within the theatre/performance industries. A large number of students elect to further their acting training at postgraduate level. | ||
Subject Specific Skills | A theoretical and practical understanding of the craft of acting is at the core of the Department's Drama provision. |
This module is at CQFW Level 5