An individualised programme of study which develops and consolidates a personal set of performing skills
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
LO2
critically reflect on a personal rehearsal process and performance
LO3
develop and execute individual practice
LO4
demonstrate a personal set of professional performance skills
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.
No requirements listed
Module Content & Assessment
Indicative Content
Performance Skills
An individualised programme of performance skills necessary for a professional actor
Devising
Exploring suitable texts suitable for a solo performance
Staging
Developing a concept of the final performance, including collaboration with designers and other creative contributors.
Assessment Breakdown
%
Course Work
100.00%
Course Work
Assessment Type
Assessment Description
Outcome addressed
% of total
Assessment Date
Practical/Skills Evaluation
Continuous assessment of weekly progress
1,2,3,4
70.0
Every Week
Presentation
Present a researched proposal for the follow up module (Actor Performance Platform 2)
1,2,3,4
30.0
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.
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
Sean Bruno 2014, Creating Solo Performance, Routledge [ISBN: 0415720001]
Jo Bonney 2000, Extremem Exposure, Theatre Communicatipons Group [ISBN: 1559361557]
Susan Merson 2007, Your Name Here: An Actor & Writer's Guide to Solo Performance, Star Publish [ISBN: 1932993037]
This module does not have any article/paper resources