A Continual Assessment at 100% [Learning Outcomes 1-4]
Each strand will be individually assessed on your articulation of process, through the use of vivas, blogs and semi-structured conversations. These will then be averaged out to form your final mark. You will also be marked on professional approaches to your work on a weekly basis, including attendance punctuality and work ethic.
Strand 1- Assessed on a speech and a scene
Strand 2- Assessed on acting through a song (duet or group)
Strand 3- Continually Assessed
Strand 4- Continually Assessed
Semester 2
Directing is assessed via a blog (max 2000 words) and a 15 minute viva

Taking the actor as the central point, you will explore the actor’s relationship with classical and contemporary texts as well as the roles of the director and the audience in the acting process.

Semester 1 –
This semester will introduce you to new skills required for the art and craft of acting with several inter-related strands.
Strand 1- Speaking Classical Text. Using a variety of classical verse based texts from Shakespeare and his contemporaries, you will explore the techniques of speaking differing types of verse and prose and the heightened vocal demands required of the actor. You will explore a sonnet, speech or scene.
Strand 2- Singing. Building on the vocal work of Level 4, you will journey voice into song and the different techniques required in acting through song.
Strand 3- Stage Combat. You will be given an introduction to the basics of stage combat and fighting and how this relates to the acting of a scene.
Strand 4- Clowning. Exploring the performer’s relationship with the audience and the vulnerability of the clown and the clown’s use of the body.

Semester 2 – Directing the Actor
This semester will involve you in the study and practice of directing actors in theatre plays and will examine the director's overall role and responsibilities.
You will explore and understand the disciplines and techniques required of both the director and the actor in the professional rehearsal process and will learn the approach to the rehearsal process through the examination of a range of playtexts and genres of work.

Semester 1
Weekly workshops will enable you to practically explore and build a body of skills in relation to speaking classical texts, clowning, stage combat and singing.
You will work on a number of scenes and songs through which you can apply understanding of the techniques required.

Semester 2
Weekly workshops will enable you to examine the relationship between the director and the actor and the challenges involved in the production of short extract(s) of differing styles of text.
Workshops will examine the basic structure of directing a play such as: Pre- rehearsal research and approach, casting, early rehearsals and 'read-throughs', staging techniques, script analysis, characterisation and rehearsal techniques, problem solving and how to guide actors to a finished result.
You will work on a number of extracts through which you can apply understanding and practically explore directing techniques.

Both semesters will see you engage with a number of independent student led rehearsals and workshops, applying work from the contact sessions.

This module will be accompanied by a comprehensive study pack/and blackboard support.

Singing-
Berry C. (1991) Voice and the Actor. John Wiley & Sons
Gillett, J and Gutekunnst, C (2014). Voice into Acting. Routledge
Kayes G. (2004) Singing and the Actor. Theatre Arts Books
Kendrick J.(2008) Musical Theatre: A History. Continuum
Methuen Miller R. (1986) The Structure of Singing: System and Art in Vocal Technique. Wadsworth
Ostwald D. (2005) Acting for Singers: Creating Believable Singing Characters. Oxford University Press
Potter J. (2000) The Cambridge Companion to Singing. Cambridge University Press
Reid C.L. (1972) Bel Canto: Principles and Practices. Joseph Patelson Music House
Sundburg J. (1987) The Science of the Singing Voice. Northern Illinois University Press
Tomatis A. (2004) The Ear and the Voice:. Scarecrow Press

Clowning-
Simon, E (2012). The Art of Clowning. Palgrave Macmillan
Lecoq, J. (2009). Through the Body. Methuen

Stage Combat-
Suddeth, J (1996) Fight Directing for the Theatre. Focal Press

Directing-
Heritage, H. (1996). In Contact With Gods - Directors Talk Theatre. Manchester U.P Mitter, S. (1992). Systems of Rehearsal. Routledge
Manfull, H. (1992). Taking Stage - Women Directors on Directing. Methuen
Swain, R. (2011). Directing. Methuen
Taylor , D. (1996). Directing Plays. A & C Black
Unwin, S. (2006). So You Want To be A Theatre Director? .N.H.B

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