Course Details in 2024/25 Session

Module Title	LI Approaches to Acting
School	Eng, Drama, & Creative Studies
Department	Drama and Theatre Arts
Module Code	10 37836
Module Lead	Adam Ledger
Level	Intermediate Level
Credits	20
Semester	Semester 1
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites
Restrictions	None
Contact Hours	Practical Classes and workshops-30 hours Guided independent study-170 hours Total: 200 hours
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Description	This course will explore the possibilities of particular performance methodologies drawn from a range of contemporary acting training practices. Students will be led through exercises in tutor-led classes, which encompass warm-up and training exercises, acting skills, character, and the analysis of and connection to text. Students will be enabled to apply the training to a range of appropriate material and will then work on extracts from a range of texts, supported by in-class and self-rehearsal, in order to prepare and present performed material.
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module students should be able to: Demonstrate their understanding of, and ability to work through particular methods and approaches, and apply these to a range of texts. Demonstrate bodily and vocal awareness and expression. Demonstrate creative independence in applying and developing exercises to further textual extracts, in order to develop them for performance. Demonstrate a critical understanding and analysis of their own practice and that of a range of key practitioners.
Assessment	37836-01 : Performance : Practical (70%) 37836-02 : Portfolio 1750 words : Log Book/ Portfolio (30%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	Performance of short scene, approx. 2-3 minutes per student (70%) Portfolio, equivalent to 1,000 words (30%) Reassessment: Failed component only Performance of short scene, approx. 2-3 minutes per student (70%). This may be a solo piece and submitted as a recording Portfolio, equivalent to 1,000 words (30%)
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