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Acting Studies 3 (DRAM30011)

Undergraduate level 3Points: 25Not available in 2017

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In Acting 3, the emphasis switches to application of skills to performance. Here the emphasis is on opportunities for students to put into practice the craft and methodologies learned in the first two years to create an autonomous personal process that serves the intention of the particular work and is harmonious with the requirements of other creatives such as directors, music directors, choreographers, designers and technicians. Students will be expected to be able to create and fulfil a sustained, psychologically, physically and emotionally cohesive character journey across a whole role, whether acting, singing or dancing and make a positive contribution to ensemble. Key to this will be the ability to work from technical, interpretative and intuitive imperatives and the ability to adapt their process to the divergent requirements of style and genre. Skills work will also be extended to include camera work. Ultimately, students will emerge from Year 3 with a clear understanding of their own potential as a performer and will be able to self-diagnose areas requiring further extension and skills maintenance.

Intended learning outcomes

Upon completion of this subject students should be able to:

  • perform a role to a professional standard, demonstrating technical and artistic mastery
  • implement an autonomous process in support of the work that combines technical, intuitive, imaginative and interpretative aspects
  • implement an autonomous process of preparation and external rehearsal that accords with the requirements of the Director, as well as the music Director and Choreographer
  • create and sustain a character journey
  • synthesise vocal, physical and acting skills in the interests of holistic Music Theatre Performance
  • Adapt successfully to the requirements of genre and style, including working with camera.
  • contribute positively to an ensemble
  • understand and fulfil the requirements of working in an ensemble, understudying and/or playing a role.
  • Understand the need for continual skills maintenance
  • Self-diagnose technical or artistic areas in need of further improvement

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.
• Transfer their skills to allied areas of performance, whether in theatre, cabaret, new work, concert performance, film and television or commercial dance.
• Demonstrate a high level of professional conduct and incorporate respect, responsibility and support for collaboration as part of their professional practice.
• Collaborate with the wider educational and artistic community.

Last updated: 3 November 2022