Module Details
| Module Code: |
DRAM7005 |
| Title: |
Musical Theatre 1
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Long Title:
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Musical Theatre 1
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| NFQ Level: |
Intermediate |
| Valid From: |
Semester 1 - 2017/18 ( September 2017 ) |
| Field of Study: |
2122 - Drama
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| Module Description: |
An introduction to skills and concepts of Musical Theatre, Acting through Song, Dance, and vocal training
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| Learning Outcomes |
| On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
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Learning Outcome Description |
| LO1 |
reproduce a basic vocal and physical warm-up |
| LO2 |
demonstrate a sound knowledge of the fundamental concepts of Musical Theatre |
| LO3 |
display an understanding of the integration of acting and singing |
| LO4 |
embody Musical Theatre dance styles |
| LO5 |
demonstrate basic musicianship skills |
| LO6 |
participate in ensemble performance of selected works, demonstrating appropriate style and expression |
| Dependencies |
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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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.
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| 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 |
| Indicative Content |
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Overview
An Introduction to Musical Theatre
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Voice and Body
Physical and vocal preparation and warm-up
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Script and Score
An introduction to the possibilities of the singing voice as an expressive tool for acting through song
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Musicianship
Introduction to rudiments and theory of music as applicable to Musical Theatre
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Dance
An introduction to Musical Theatre dance styles
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Performance
Practical study and performance of selected works
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Module Content & Assessment
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| Assessment Breakdown | % |
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| Coursework | 100.00% |
Assessments
| 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 University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment
Module Workload
| Workload: Full Time |
| Workload Type |
Contact Type |
Workload Description |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
Hours |
| Lecturer-Supervised Learning (Contact) |
Contact |
Studio Session |
Every Week |
2.00 |
2 |
| Lecturer-Supervised Learning (Contact) |
Contact |
Voice and dance coaching |
Every Week |
2.00 |
2 |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
Non Contact |
Personal practice and study |
Every Week |
3.00 |
3 |
| Total Hours |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
4.00 |
| This module has no Part Time workload. |
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Module Resources
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| Recommended Book Resources |
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David Henson & Kenneth Pickering. (2013), Musical Theatre: A Workbook, Palgrave Macmillan, London, [ISBN: 1137331623].
| | Supplementary Book Resources |
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Hal Leonard Corp. (2014), 21st Century Musical Theatre (Women's ed), Hal Leonard Corp, London, [ISBN: 1480396249].
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Stephen Purdy. (2016), Musical Theatre Song (Performance Books), Bloomsbury Methuen Drama, London, [ISBN: 1472566564].
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DK. (2015), Musicals: The Definitive Illustrated Story, DK, London, [ISBN: 0241214564].
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Bloom, K & Vlastnik, F.. (2004), Broadway Musicals - The 101 Greatest Shows of All Time, Black Dog and Leventhal Publishers Ltd., New York, [ISBN: 978-1579123901].
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Bordman, Gerald. (2001), American Musical Theater: A Chronicle, 3rd. OUP, Oxford, [ISBN: 978-0195130744].
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Green, Stanley. (1980), Encyclopedia of the Musical Theatre, Da Capo Paperbacks, London, [ISBN: 0306801132].
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Berkson, R.. (1990), Musical Theatre Choreography (Stage and Costume), A&C Black, London, [ISBN: 0713632739].
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| This module does not have any other resources |
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