Course Details in 2025/26 Session

Module Title	LH Musical Theatre 3A
School	Eng, Drama, & Creative Studies
Department	Urdang Academy
Module Code	09 35076
Module Lead	Rob Archibald
Level	Honours Level
Credits	10
Semester	Semester 1
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Restrictions	None
Contact Hours	Practical Classes and workshops-82 hours Guided independent study-18 hours Total: 100 hours
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Description	Musical Theatre 3A is designed for Track A students who are developing as ‘triple-threat’ performers and aims to prepare them for acting and singing auditions. The focus is on vocal delivery, acting techniques, sight-reading skills and the demands of preparing appropriately for auditioning in the Musical Theatre industry. Students are encouraged to develop a comprehensive portfolio of songs and monologues, suitable for a variety of audition contexts. Classes aim towards the enhancement of both technical and performance skills in acting and singing to an advanced level, where fully secure, believable and engaging performances are required across different styles and genres.
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module students should be able to: Source, learn and prepare an individual portfolio of songs and monologues suitable for them and appropriate for audition contexts; Perform a selection of audition materials at an advanced level, paying attention to the specific technical, stylistic and performance demands of each; Conduct themselves in a professional manner within audition contexts.
Assessment	35076-01 : Singing : Practical (50%) 35076-02 : Acting : Practical (50%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	Assessment: Singing for Audition presentation - students present a portfolio of 7 solo audition songs as prepared/rehearsed throughout the semester. The Assessment panel will select 2 songs to be assessed. Assessment criteria includes vocal technique, acting through song and audition etiquette/presentation (approx. 8 minutes) (50%); Acting for Audition presentation - students prepare 1 monologue for the assessment panel. The students will also be given a piece of sight-reading to perform as part of the assessment (approx. 8 minutes) (50%). Reassessment: Failed component only: Singing for Audition presentation - students present a portfolio of 7 solo audition songs as prepared/rehearsed throughout the semester. The Assessment panel will select 2 songs to be assessed. Assessment criteria includes vocal technique, acting through song and audition etiquette/presentation (approx. 8 minutes) (50%); Acting for Audition presentation - students prepare 1 monologue for the assessment panel. The students will also be given a piece of sight-reading to perform as part of the assessment (approx. 8 minutes) (50%).
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