Gwybodaeth Modiwlau

Module Identifier
DR10420
Module Title
PERFORMANCE:THE PRODUCTION AS THE THEATRICAL EVENT 2
Academic Year
2008/2009
Co-ordinator
Mr David J Blumfield
Semester
Semester 2
Pre-Requisite
Optional for Single Honours Drama Students only.

Course Delivery

 

Assessment

Assessment Type Assessment length / details Proportion
Semester Assessment Production allocation  Presentation:  60%
Semester Assessment Working Notebook  Report:  30%
Semester Assessment Self-awareness programme  Practical Exercise:  10%
Supplementary Assessment Resit arrangements will be dealt with on an individual basis after detailed consultation with the module co-ordinator and the Director of Teaching and Learning. 

Learning Outcomes

  • Typically on completion of this module the student should be able to:
  • Use and develop performance skills, introduced on DR10320, in the creation of a role in the context of a level 1
    • performance project.
  • Demonstrate the basic skills necessary to work effectively in rehearsal.
  • Work collaboratively as part of an ensemble, and to recognise the importance of team work within the rehearsal
    • environment.
  • Reflect critically, in an informed manner, upon the performance and rehearsal process.

Brief description

This module will extend and develop the work of DR10320. Students will experience the production environment through participation in a staff directed project. They will explore possible production choices and encounter varying rehersal methodologies by working as performers.

Aims

Experience working as a student actor/actress on a First Year project under the guidence and directorship of a staff director.
  • To respond to direction of a project leader, in the development of a character and role.
  • To explore the challenges of interpreting a set text for performance.
  • To effectively participate in a small scale actor based performance, max duration 40 min.

Module Skills

Skills Type Skills details
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 Similarly to DR10320, this module will provide 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 The module will develop the skills gained on DR10320 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 This module will expand and develop performance skills intorudced on DR10320 within the context of a staff directed level one project.
Team work Studnets wil be encouraged to recognise the importance of team work when working collaboratively on a practical project. Emphasis will be placed on working as an ensemble and the ability to work co-operatively as part of a team.

Reading List

Recommended Text
Barba, Eugenio (1991) A Dictionary of Theatre Anthropology - The Secret Arts of the Performer Routledge/CPR Primo search Chekov, Michael (1991) On the Technique of Acting New York: Harper Collins Primo search Mirzoeff, Nicholas (1999) An Introduction to Visual Culture Routledge Primo search Schechner, R (2002) Performance Studies - An Introduction Routledge Primo search Stanislavsky, Constantine (1980) An Actor Prepares London: Methuen Primo search Recommended Background
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 Macmillan Primo search Johnston, Keith (1999) Impro for Storytellers: Theatre Sports and Arts of making Things Happen Routledge Primo search Linklater, Kristin Freeing the Natural Voice Drama Books Primo search Rodenburg, Patsy (1997) The Actor Speaks Methuen Primo search

Notes

This module is at CQFW Level 4