| Title: | Performance Ensemble 4 |
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| Long Title: | Performance Ensemble 4 |
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| Valid From: |
Semester 1 - 2017/18 ( September 2017 ) |
| Module Coordinator: |
Deirdre Collins |
| Module Author: |
AMY PRENDERGAST |
| Module Description: |
A practice-based course which continues to develop the learner's exploration of performance approaches. |
| Learning Outcomes |
| On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
| LO1 |
display an imaginative and insightful approach to the use of various rehearsal techniques in performance |
| LO2 |
demonstrate knowledge and an appreciation of a variety of theatrical texts |
| LO3 |
demonstrate an informed and creative ability to apply perfomance theories to practice |
| LO4 |
demonstrate an exploratory approach when preparing texts for performance |
| LO5 |
critically reflect on both their own performance and those of others |
| LO6 |
demonstrate knowledge of a variety of performance approaches |
| Pre-requisite learning |
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
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| 12943 |
DRAM7007 |
Performance Ensemble 3 |
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list. |
| No incompatible modules listed |
Co-requisite Modules
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| No Co-requisite modules listed |
Requirements
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
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| No requirements listed |
Module Content & Assessment
| Indicative Content |
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Performance Skills
Set exercises aimed at developing the actor's instrument
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Performance Approaches
Exploration of major performance approaches
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Text and Production Study
Study of key texts and their productions
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Critical Reflection
Critically reflect on working practices and modes of rehearsal
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| Assessment Breakdown | % |
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| Course Work | 100.00% |
| Course Work |
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| Assessment Type |
Assessment Description |
Outcome addressed |
% of total |
Assessment Date |
| Essay |
Rehearsal techniques and theatrical texts |
1,2,5,6 |
30.0 |
Week 8 |
| Practical/Skills Evaluation |
Continuous evaluation of class work |
1,2,3,4,5 |
30.0 |
Every Week |
| Presentation |
Showcase of set texts followed by a question and answer session |
1,2,3,4,6 |
40.0 |
Sem End |
| No End of Module Formal Examination |
| Reassessment Requirement |
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.
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The institute reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment
Module Workload
| Workload: Full Time |
| Workload Type |
Workload Description |
Hours |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
| Lab |
Twice weekly practical sessions of two hours |
4.0 |
Every Week |
4.00 |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
Practical and theoretical exploration of course work |
3.0 |
Every Week |
3.00 |
| Total Hours |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
4.00 |
| This module has no Part Time workload. |
Module Resources
| Recommended Book Resources |
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- Brook, P. 1990, The Empty Space, Penguin London [ISBN: 0140135839]
- Peter Brook 2005, There Are No Secrets: Thoughts on Acting and Theatre, New Edition Ed., Methuen London [ISBN: 041369490]
- Hodge, Alison 2010, Actor Training, 2nd Ed., Routledge London [ISBN: 9780415471688]
- Schechner, R. 2013, Performance Studies: An Introduction, 3rd Ed., Routledge London [ISBN: 9780415502313]
| | Supplementary Book Resources |
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- Williams, D. 1988, Peter Brook: A Theatrical Casebook, Methuen London [ISBN: 0413157008]
- Brook, P. 1989, The Shifting Point, Methuen London [ISBN: 0413612805]
- Oida, Y. 2002, An Actor Adrift, Methuen London [ISBN: 0413658406]
- Oida, Y. 2002, The Invisible Actor, New Ed., Methuen London [ISBN: 0413696103]
- Oida, Y. 2007, The Actor's Tricks, Methuen London [ISBN: 041377449X]
- Croyden, M. 2004, Conversations With Peter Brook, Faber and Faber London [ISBN: 0571221726]
- Todd, A. 2003, The Open Circle: Peter Brook's Theatre Environments, Faber and Faber London [ISBN: 0571214908]
- Hunt, A. 1995, Peter Brook - Directors in Rehearsal, Cambridge University Press Cambridge [ISBN: 0521296056]
- Weiss, P. 1969, Marat/Sade, Marion Boyars Publishers Ltd [ISBN: 0714503614]
- Roose-Evans, J. 1984, Experimental theatre from Stanislavsky to Peter Brook, Universe Books New York
- Furse, A. 2002, Theatre in Crisis?Performance Manifestos for a New Century, Manchester University Press Manchester
- Callans, J. 2004, The Wooster Group and its Traditions, P.I.E. Peter Lang Brussels
- Ansorge, P. 1975, Disrupting the Spectacle: Five Years of Experimental and Fringe Theatre in Britain
- Craig, G. 1980, On the Art of Theatre, Heinmann London
- Foreman, R. 1992, Unbalancing Acts: Foundations for a Theatre, Theatre Communications Group New York
- Garner, S. 1994, Bodied Spaces: Phenomenology and Performance in Contemporary drama, Cornell University Press New York
- Kalb, J. 1998, The Theatre of Heiner Muller, Cambridge University Press Cambridge
- Anne Bogart, Tina Landau 2006, The Viewpoints Book, Theatre Communications Group U.S. [ISBN: 9781559362412]
- Twyla Tharp, with Mark Reiter 2003, The creative habit, Simon & Schuster New York [ISBN: 9780743235273]
- Declan Donnellan 2005, The actor and the target, Nick Hern London [ISBN: 9781854598387]
| | This module does not have any article/paper resources |
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| Other Resources |
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- DVD: Brook, P. 2005, The Mahabharata, Bfi Film
- DVD: Brook, P. 2005, Brook by Brook/ Hamlet by Brook, Arte Studio
- DVD: Brook, P. 1998, Marat/ Sade, Image Entertainment Studio
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