Gwybodaeth Modiwlau
Course Delivery
Assessment
| Assessment Type | Assessment length / details | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Semester Assessment | Attendance and class work | 60% |
| Semester Assessment | Practical examination | 20% |
| Semester Assessment | Working notebook / reflective journal. | 20% |
| Supplementary Assessment | 3000 word essay for one element missed. 5000 word essay for two elements missed. |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module students should be able to:
* Recognise and employ a range of rehearsal methodologies within specified presentation practices
* Demonstrate awareness and experience of these methodologies within the process of a practical investigation
* Employ and develop collaborative skills and awareness within the processes of group practice
* Reflect critically upon the process
Brief description
The module is an introduction to the development of physical and vocal skills and rehearsal methodologies. Practical classes will introduce physical and vocal training methods, improvisation, character development and approaches to text. This module will enable students to begin to create a rehearsal methodology which will be the basis of their work in more advanced acting modules. Exercises should be practised regularly outside class time. Students should begin to use the Reader provided to guide them in a more detailed discussion of the use of actor training.
Aims
- To introduce a range of rehearsal methodologies and to apply and test these within a presentation/performance environment
- To provide students with the experience of undertaking a process of practical investigation
- To encourage students to take responsibility for collaboration and group work within the context of workshops and presentation
- To enable students to analyse their own experience of the practical processes investigated
Module Skills
| Skills Type | Skills details |
|---|---|
| Communication | The individual student's ability to articulate and communicate their ideas is developed and encouraged throughout the module. |
| Improving own Learning and Performance | Detailed self analysis and an understanding of the potential for change and development in physical and vocal skills is essential for making progress in actor training. This module places emphasis on the student's progression, development and achievement. Students are given constructive feedback throughout the module. |
| Information Technology | This is not taught directly, but competence within this field is encouraged for the purposes of research. |
| Personal Development and Career planning | This is an introductory module, but it does form a point of departure for more advanced modules, which encourage the initial development of skills applicable to careers within the theatre/performance industries. |
| Problem solving | Creative problem solving and outcome recognition are an integral feature of the module and are assessed and encouraged. |
| Research skills | Further research is an essential and necessary part of a student's training and education. The most successful students are those who read and look beyond the minimum requirements. A comprehensive reader is provided, with extracts from exemplary practitioners. Students are strongly advised to engage with detailed research. |
| Subject Specific Skills | The module is an introduction to a range of rehearsal methodolgies, actor training and practical investigation. |
| Team work | Group work is an essential part of the module: sharing ideas, trust, synergy, using time wisely are important features that teaching addresses and encourages. |
Reading List
Recommended TextBarba, Eugenio (1991) A Dictionary of Theatre Anthropology - The Secret Arts of the Performer Routledge / CPR Primo search Barker, Clive (1989) Theatre Games Eyre Methuen Primo search Berry, Cicely (2001) Text in Action. 2nd edition London: Virgin Publishing Primo search Berry, Cicely (1993) Voice and the Actor. 2nd edition London: Virgin Publishing Primo search Callow, Simon (1991) Acting in Restoration Comedy New York: Applause Theatre Books Primo search Hagen, Uta. (1991) A Challenge for the Actor New York: Macmillan Primo search Johnston, Keith (1999) Impro for Storytellers: Theatre Sports and Art of Making Things Happen Routledge Primo search Linklater, Kristin Freeing the Natural Voice Drama Books Primo search Mirzoeff, Nicholas (1999) An introduction to visual culture Routledge Primo search Rodenburg, Patsy (1997) The Actor Speaks Methuen Primo search Schechner, Richard (2002) Performance Studies - an introduction Routledge Primo search Stafford - Clark, Max (1989) Letters to George Methuen Primo search
Notes
This module is at CQFW Level 4