Module Learning Outcome University Learning Outcome

1. Demonstrate an understanding of the nature of the acting process and the need for an approach to acting which incorporates the body, mind and spirit in the context of studio based exercises.
Knowledge and Understanding

2. Work positively and creatively with other members of the group including attendance, punctuality and ensemble working.
Creative Collaboration

3. Identify different methodological approaches to the acting process in the context of studio exercises. Communication

4. Apply a holistic approach to development of acting technique using your physical, vocal, and psychological means to explore useful and creative choices in your work.
Knowledge and Understanding

First: Continual Assessment at 40% (Outcomes 1,2,3)

Second: Group performance of a 30 to 40 minute scripted extract, or combination of extracts,
weighted at 40% (Outcomes 1,2,3,4)

Final: Written creative reflection weighted at 20% (Outcomes 1,4)

A practical module which continues and builds upon the work of semester one (Module: Acting One) in which you reflect upon and explore the nature of the acting process and the skills required of a professional actor. You will engage with a diversity of methods and techniques that introduces you to the nature of acting and rehearsal.

Working in small ensemble companies, a practical project will give you the opportunity to apply the theoretical and practical knowledge acquired in the first semester as well as applying analytical skills gained from other modules.

This project will involve the interpretation of scripted pieces using contemporary rehearsal techniques and the staging and performance of an extract (or extracts). You will be expected to apply a professional theatre making approaches to your acting and rehearsal processes led by a staff or guest directors.

A series of weekly workshops will introduce you to a wide range of exercises designed to examine through practice the physical, vocal, psychological and emotional requirements of the professional actor. Weekly voice and movement workshops will allow you to examine the vocal and physical skills required to speak and move with power, clarity and confidence. The skills learnt will be examined under assessed presentation conditions.

The writing of a 1500 word reflective piece of creative writing will develop basic analytical and reflective skills, knowledge of the subject, academic argument and the appropriate referencing and bibliographical conventions.

Merlin, B. (2001) Beyond Stanislavski, Routledge
Merlin, B. (2007) The Complete Stanislavski Toolkit, Nick Hern Books
Carnicke, S. (1998) Stanislavsky in Focus, Gordon & Breach Publishing Group
Chekhov, M. (2002) To The Actor, Routledge
Cicely, B. (1989) Voice and the Actor, Virgin Books
Cicely, B, (1992) The Actor and the Text, Virgin Books
Demidov, N. (2016) Becoming an Actor-Creator, Routledge
Donnellan, D. (2005) The Actor and the Target, Nick Hern Books
Gillet, J (2003) Acting on Impulse. Methuen
Grotowski, J. (1975) Towards a Poor Theatre, Methuen
Guskin, H. (2004) How to Stop Acting, Methuen
Johnstone, K. (1981) Impro: Improvisation and the Theatre. Methuen
Lecoq, J (2000) The Moving Body (translated by David Bradby): London Methuen
Mamet, M. (1998) True and False' Heresy and Common Sense for Actors, Faber & Faber
Meisner, S. (1987) Sandford Meisner on Acting. Vintage
Nachmanovitch, S. (1990) Free Play, Penguin Putnam
Stanislavski, K. (2009) An Actor’s Work, Routledge, London.

Library Facilities, computers and internet access.
Rehearsal rooms and performance spaces.
The Blackboard Virtual Learning environment will be available (where relevant) to support this module. Details will be supplied in the module handbook.