Module Details
| Module Code: |
DRAM8047 |
| Title: |
Acting in the Media 2
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Long Title:
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Acting in the Media 2
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| NFQ Level: |
Advanced |
| Valid From: |
Semester 1 - 2017/18 ( September 2017 ) |
| Field of Study: |
2122 - Drama
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| Module Description: |
A specialist module in acting for media - film, TV and Radio
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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 |
Compete for employment opportunities in media acting |
| LO2 |
Interact and respond swiftly within media performing environments |
| LO3 |
Effectively characterise roles projected in two dimensions or with voice only |
| LO4 |
Recognise, understand and exploit the capabilities of the technology used for media |
| 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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Radio Studio Technique
Using Microphones, directionality, proximity effect, vocal resonance
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Voice Overs
Characterisation, accents, non-text elements
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The TV Studio
Performance skills in the TV studio, playing to multiple cameras, optimising light and sound, make-up for camera
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Scenework
Being effective in short scenes, maintaining character continuity, method acting and reality TV
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Film Acting
Group project - scripting, storyboarding, staging, filming and editing a ten-minute short film
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Showreel
Scripting, staging and producing a thirty-second dummy commercial
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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 |
| Lecture |
Contact |
Case Studies of Performance for Media |
Every Week |
1.00 |
1 |
| Lab |
Contact |
Practical workshop in media performance scenarios |
Every Week |
2.00 |
2 |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
Non Contact |
Research, writing and showreel production |
Every Week |
4.00 |
4 |
| Total Hours |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
3.00 |
| This module has no Part Time workload. |
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Module Resources
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| Recommended Book Resources |
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John W Shephard. (2004), Auditioning and Acting for the Camera: Proven Techniques for Auditioning and Performing in Film, Episodic Tv, Sitcoms, Soap Operas, Commercials, and Industrials (Career Development Series) (Paperback), Smith & Kraus Publications, p.256, [ISBN: 978-1575252759].
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Mel Churcher. (2003), Acting for Film: Truth 24 Times a Second, 1st. Virgin Books, p.288, [ISBN: 978-0753507230].
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James Alberger. (2006), The Art of Voice Acting, 3rd. Focal Press, p.360, [ISBN: 978-0240808925].
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Terri Apple. (2007), Making Money in Voice Overs, 2nd. Watson Guptil, U.S., p.240, [ISBN: 978-1580650694].
| | Supplementary Book Resources |
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Angela Nicholas. (1999), 99 Film Scenes for Actors, 2nd. p.480, [ISBN: 978-0380798049].
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Hayley Angela Gilbert. (2017), The Actors Handbook: TV & Film Acting, CreateSpace, [ISBN: 1544744153].
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