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Acting Studies 2 (DRAM20012)

Undergraduate level 2Points: 18.75Not available in 2017

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Acting 2 focuses on extension of skills attained in Acting 1, with the experience of working with challenging texts and extension work in physical performance through continuing movement classes. Classes in Shakespeare will provide deep technical understanding that will then be given practical application, allowing students to find the freedom and energy of playing within structure. Clear connections will be made between Shakespeare’s text in play and the demands of Music Theatre performance, including active engagement with sound, rhythm, audience/actor relationship, the playing of action and a full and rich approach to character and storytelling. Other text work will focus on challenging naturalistic plays as well as an examination of the particular stylistic requirements of Music Theatre texts. Students will be encouraged to combine the work of all other Acting 2 classes in finding active and truthful ways to approach the particular demands of these texts and the size sometimes required in their playing.

Intended learning outcomes

Upon completion of this subject students should be able to:

  • Gain a sense of autonomy in their artistic process by identifying personal patterns and areas of resistance or difficulty and working positively to overcome them.
  • Work with imagination, spontaneity and curiosity to develop a sense of play and exploration in all facets of their learning.
  • Exhibit greater freedom, expression and articulation in the body.
  • Consistently work with both internal and interpersonal connection.
  • Exhibit a working understanding of language and concepts central to the actor’s craft and apply those concepts to acting, singing and dancing as appropriate.
  • Utilise processes in text work, including explorative, play-based and technical processes, specifically, imaginatively and physically.
  • demonstrate an emerging and practical understanding of the relationship between ‘the actor’ and ‘the singer/dancer’ as a foundation for holistic Music Theatre performance.
  • Understand that full engagement of the self in the work and with others is the essential foundation upon which performance skills are built.
  • Reflect on and describe their experiences of the work.
  • Offer, receive and utilise constructive critical feedback.
  • Exhibit an ability to work in an ensemble with personal integrity, trust and unconditional respect for the work of others.

Generic skills

Upon completion of this subject students should be able to:
• Demonstrate an appropriate level of skill in the three major skill areas of singing, acting and dance, both individually and in combination.
• Recognise their uniqueness as a performer and maintain that integrity whilst developing diversity.
• Practise their craft with autonomy, confidence, self-awareness and self-motivation.
• Synthesise the knowledge and skills necessary to adapt to the various requirements of genre and style in diverse range of Music Theatre practice.

Last updated: 3 November 2022