Course Details in 2025/26 Session

Module Title	LH Alexander Technique for Performers
School	Eng, Drama, & Creative Studies
Department	Drama and Theatre Arts
Module Code	10 38068
Module Lead	Rose Whyman
Level	Honours Level
Credits	20
Semester	Semester 2
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites
Restrictions	None
Contact Hours	Seminar-20 hours Guided independent study-180 hours Total: 200 hours
Exclusions
Description	This module aims to provide the student with an introduction to the Alexander Technique and an insight into its application in performance. Students will develop their performance practice on the basis of an approach promoting flourishing and wellbeing. This approach is founded on the insights of F.M. Alexander, in relation to biomechanical advantage in posture and movement, skill acquisition (including voice skills), and wellbeing. The Technique has been taught to performers for over 100 years in Conservatoires and other training establishments. Problems for the performer such as ‘stage fright’ and how to develop qualities of ‘presence’ and ‘spontaneity’ will be discussed.
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module students should be able to: By the end of the module students should have an understanding of: Demonstrate an experiential understanding at an advanced level of some key anatomical and physiological principles underpinning mechanically advantageous movement and voice. Demonstrate advanced application of these principles in the development of expressive movement and vocal skill Demonstrate an understanding of the relevance of the application of the Technique to some key concepts in discussions of actor training and performance practice Demonstrate advanced creative independence in applying the principles to texts, in order to develop them for performance./li>
Assessment	38068-01 : Performance : Practical (50%) 38068-02 : Essay (2000) words : Coursework (50%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	Assessment: 2000-word essay (50%) Practical (50%) - solo performance of 3-4 mins, can be recorded if required Reassessment: Failed component only 2000-word essay (50%) Practical (50%) - solo performance of 3-4 mins, can be recorded if required
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