This module provides performance coaching culminating in an individual performance platform
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
LO1
employ a variety of methods of rehearsal and exploration with a broad range of texts in preparation for performance
LO2
reflect on and evaluate one's own rehearsal process and performance
LO3
show an ability to develop and execute individual practice
LO4
perform a solo showcase
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).
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.
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.
Successful completion of module DRAM8049 Actor Performance Prep 1 or equivalent
Module Content & Assessment
Indicative Content
Performance Skills
An individualised programme of study which expands and develops a personal set of implicit performance skills
Devising
Construction of a solo showcase
Collaboration
Working with creative collaborators in design and production
Public Performance
Producing and performing a public solo performance
Assessment Breakdown
%
Course Work
100.00%
Course Work
Assessment Type
Assessment Description
Outcome addressed
% of total
Assessment Date
Performance Evaluation
Individual showcase of work
1,3,4
60.0
Sem End
Reflective Journal
Documentation and personal response to course work
1,2
20.0
Every Week
Other
Continuous assessment
1,2,3
20.0
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.
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
Lecture
Individual Acting Class
1.0
Every Week
1.00
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact)
Independent rehearsal and study
6.0
Every Week
6.00
Total Hours
7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload
7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours
1.00
This module has no Part Time workload.
Module Resources
Supplementary Book Resources
Bruce Miller 2010, Acting solo: Roadmap to success, Limelight Editions [ISBN: 0879103752]
Sean Bruno 2014, Creating Solo Performance, Routledge [ISBN: 0415720001]
This module does not have any article/paper resources