Title: | Voice and Movement 1 |
Long Title: | Voice and Movement 1 |
Valid From: |
Semester 1 - 2017/18 ( September 2017 ) |
Module Coordinator: |
JOHN O CONNOR |
Module Author: |
REGINA CROWLEY |
Module Description: |
This module will expand the range, clarity and strength of the actor's voice and will develop and extend the learner's movement skills. |
Learning Outcomes |
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
LO1 |
demonstrate an advanced level of physical, vocal and performance skills |
LO2 |
take responsibility for the development and assessment of their own acting skills |
LO3 |
apply suitable vocal and movement styles to selected texts |
LO4 |
demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of a variety of dramatic texts |
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 CIT 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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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 |
Voice
Expand the range, clarity, strength and flexibility of the actor's voice
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Movement
Exercises to enable the student to achieve artistic expression unharnessed by habitual thinking or physical blocks
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Performance preparation
Integrate various skills and techniques in performance
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Dramatic literature
A variety of performance literature from different periods and styles
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Performance practice
Exploration of a variety of performance practices
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Assessment Breakdown | % |
Course Work | 100.00% |
Course Work |
Assessment Type |
Assessment Description |
Outcome addressed |
% of total |
Assessment Date |
Reflective Journal |
An essay will be set drawing on the reflective journal |
2,4 |
30.0 |
Sem End |
Practical/Skills Evaluation |
Continuous evaluation of classwork including reflective journal |
1,2,3,4 |
40.0 |
Every Week |
Presentation |
Presentation based on course work |
1,2,3,4 |
30.0 |
Every Week |
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 two hour studio sessions |
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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- Linklater, K. 2006, Freeing the Natural Voice, Nick Hern London [ISBN: 1854599712]
- Vanessa Ewan & Debbie Green 2014, Actor Movement: Expression of the Physical Being (Performance Books), Bloomsbury Methuen Drama [ISBN: 978-140813441]
| Supplementary Book Resources |
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- Decroux, E. 1963, Paroles sur Mime, Gallimand Paris
- Dennis, A. 1995, The Articulate Body: the Physical training of the Actor, Drama Book Publishers New York [ISBN: 1854596837]
- Feldenkrais, M. 2005, Body and Mature Behaviour, 2nd Ed., North Atlantic Books [ISBN: 1583941150]
- Laban, R. 1988, The Mastery of Movement, Princeton Book Company US [ISBN: 10-0746305273]
- Linklater, K 2010, Freeing Shakespeare's Voice, Nick Hern London [ISBN: 9781854599711]
- McCallion, M 1998, The Voice Book, Routledge [ISBN: 10-0878300929]
- Patsy Rodenburg 1997, The actor speaks, Methuen Drama London [ISBN: 9780413700308]
- Barbara Houseman 2002, Finding your voice, Nock Hern London [ISBN: 0878301674]
- Moshe Feldenkrais 1990, Awareness through movement, HarperSanFrancisco San Francisco [ISBN: 0062503227]
- Judith Leibowitz and Bill Connington; illustrations by Lorraine Williams 1990, The Alexander technique, Harper & Row New York [ISBN: 0060920858]
- Monica Pagneux & Robert Golden 2012, Inside/Outside: Theatre/Movement/Being, Robert Golden Pictures Ltd [ISBN: 0956302122]
- Victoria Worsley 2016, Feldenkreis for Actors, Nick Hern Books [ISBN: 1848424175]
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This module does not have any other resources |
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Module Delivered in
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