1. DEMONSTRATE THE ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND TECHNIQUES TO REHEARSE AND PERFORM IN A TV STUDIO WITH A LIVE STUDIO AUDIENCE EMBRACING PROFESSIONAL ETIQUETTE AND STANDARDS DURING ALL PARTS OF THE PRODUCTION PROCESS
Knowledge and Understanding
Application

2. DEMONSTRATE AN ABILITY TO WORK EFFECTIVELY WITH KEY CREATIVE AND TECHNICAL PERSONNEL BOTH WITHIN THE STUDIO AND FILM CREW THROUGH THE ENTIRE PRODUCTION PROCESS IN A POSITIVE AND CONSTRUCTIVE MANNER.
Working with others

3. ASSIMILATE AND REPRODUCE CREATIVE CONTENT, THROUGH REHEARSAL TO PERFORMANCE, SOLVING PROBLEMS AS THEY ARISE DURING ALL PARTS OF THE PRODUCTION PROCESS.
Problem solving

4. CRITICALLY EVALUATE YOUR OWN PROGRESS AS A PERFORMER THROUGH THE YOUR JOURNEY AND HOW IT HAS BEEN INFORMED BY THEORY AND CURRENT PRACTICE.
Reflection

Assessment: Performance (80%)
A full-scale multi camera performance that is the culmination of disciplined rehearsals with a live studio audience.
[Learning Outcomes 1, 2, 3]

Assessment 2 – Evaluation (20%)
A critical evaluation of your contribution to the collaborative process and of the outcome, with findings expressed through a range of communication methods.
[Learning Outcomes 4]

Final Assessment: Assessment 1

Formative Assessment:
Review of rehearsals and performance material
Observation of contribution and progress in practical work

This module creates the opportunity for you to participate in a performance that is shot using a multi camera set up in a TV studio whilst being mounted in front of a live studio audience. The emphasis will be on all cast members to ensure the production reflects professional industry expectations and standards; therefore, you must commit to the rehearsal process whatever role you may be playing. Professional etiquette with reference to ethics and health and safety is a mandatory requirement in order to allow the production to reach potential for all performers. All individuals will channel their own research, practical technique, skills and reflection through rehearsals and eventually to performance.

Throughout the process you will be supported by ongoing assessment in order to identify areas for development both individually and as a whole cast to meet the demands of the production. Through group discussion and workshops, you will be expected to engage in critical reflection allowing for immediate action points to be implemented. These may be informed by peer, tutor and potentially audience feedback. You will also be reflecting on group and individual dynamics, input and authenticity, development and application of character through your performance skills and those of the group.

You will be expected to engage in research, including the exploration of theoretical frameworks, to inform your creative approach to the production as a whole and your character development. Reflective practice, whether written or verbal, will be a vehicle for sharing the insights you have gained through this research and an opportunity to articulate your experiences on your journey through the creative process, including how your practice has been informed by theoretical understanding and analysis of the subject. It will address the practical considerations you faced in preparing, with others, for the application and commitment to the performance and will demonstrate your understanding and appreciation of the process of mounting a full-scale screen production in a studio environment.

You will be assessed on your ability to work in a conscientious, supportive, committed manner - embracing etiquette, dedication, focus, research and ability to take direction and advice, together with your ability to faithfully reproduce for the stage the performance role that has been created, explored and delivered in the rehearsal process.

Strategies in this module place an emphasis on practical work, in order that learning is focussed on building creative and technical skills associated with acting in, and producing performance for screen with an audience.
This will be facilitated through the following:

Introduction to the module and explanation of the assessment criteria
Performance technique classes and workshops
Theory workshops
Cast read through(s)
Casting / auditions
Rehearsals / dress rehearsals / technical rehearsals
Performance
Tutorials
One to one reviews
¿ Independent research
¿ Group Discussion and critique
¿ Reflective practice

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Berry, C. (2000) The Actor and the Text: Virgin

Britten B. (2014) From Stage to Screen: A Theatre Actor’s Guide To Working on Camera: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc

Cannon, D (2012) In Depth Acting: Oberon Books

Chubbuck. I. (2005) The Power of the Actor: The Chubbuck Technique: Gotham Books

Hewitt, R (2017) The Changing Spaces of Television Acting: Manchester University Press

Longwell, D. (1987) Sanford Meisner on Acting: Vintage Books

Merlin, B (2017) Acting: The Basics: Routledge

Tucker, P. (2014) Secrets of Screen Acting: Routledge

Stanislavski, C. (2013) An Actor Prepares: Bloomsbury Academic

Swain JH. (2017) The Science and Art of Acting for the Camera: Routledge

Performance Studio
Theatre / TV Studio Space
Cameras, tripods, Sound equipment
Vision Mixer
IPADs
CD / USB / iPod Boom Box
Internet and IT Access
Licenced rehearsal material
Assorted Costumes / Props