Module Details

Module Code: DRAM7011
Title: Theatre Lab 3
Long Title: Theatre Lab 3
NFQ Level: Intermediate
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2017/18 ( September 2017 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 2122 - Drama
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: A psycho-physical approach to actor training, particularly utilising the work of practitioners such as Jerzy Grotowski.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 address personal blocks and resistances by utilising psycho-physical techniques and practices
LO2 reflect critically on, and document class work
LO3 perform a variety of psycho-physical acting techniques and exercises
LO4 demonstrate an understanding of the fundamentals of a psycho-physical approach to theatre
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).
Theatre Lab 2 or equivalent successfully completed
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
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.
No requirements listed
 
Indicative Content
Grotowski
Grotowski's rigorous vocal and physical exercises; Les Exercises Corporels; Les Exercises Plastiques
The Psycho-Physical Actor
The basic tenets of a psycho-physical approach to performance
Via Negativa - (eliminating blocks)
Focus on the actor eradicating obstacles that get in the way of being true rather than accruing skills
Grotowski's Poor Theatre
Create all that is needed for the play in the actor's body, with little use of props
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Reflective Journal % of Total Mark 30
Timing Every Week Learning Outcomes 2,4
Assessment Description
Personal response to and documentation of class work
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 30
Timing Every Week Learning Outcomes 1,3,4
Assessment Description
Evaluation of class work
Assessment Type Performance Evaluation % of Total Mark 40
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 1,4
Assessment Description
Showcase of work at semester 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 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
Lab Contact Two hour studio sessions twice weekly Every Week 4.00 4
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Directed study and practice 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.
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Grotowski, J. (1975), Towards A Poor Theatre, Methuen, London, [ISBN: 0413349101].
  • Schechner, R.. (1996), The Grotowski Sourcebook, Routledge, London, [ISBN: 0415131111].
  • Anton Artaud. (2010), The Theatre and its Double, oneworld classics Ltd., [ISBN: 9781847490780].
  • Allain, Paul (Editor). (2009), Grotowski's Empty Room, Seagull Books, [ISBN: 9781906497231].
  • David Zinder. (2002), Body Voice Imagination, Routledge, New York, [ISBN: 0878301518].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Zbigniew Cynkutis. (2014), Acting with Grotowski: Theatre as a Field for Experiencing Life, Routledge, [ISBN: 0415748291].
  • Wangh, S.. (2000), An Acrobat of the Heart: A Physical Approach to Acting inspired by the work of Jerzy Grotowski, Vintage Books, USA, [ISBN: 0375706720].
  • Richards, T.. (1995), At Work With Grotowski on Physical Actions, Routledge, London, [ISBN: 0415124921].
  • Zarilli, P. (2002), Acting ReConsidered, Routledge, London, [ISBN: 041526300X].
  • Hodge, A.. (1999), Twentieth Century Actor Training, Routledge, London, [ISBN: 0415194520].
  • Thomas Richards. (2008), Heart of Practice: Within the Workcenter of Jerzy Grotoski and Thomas Richards, 1 edition. Routledge, [ISBN: 041544148X].
  • Slowiak, J.. (2006), Jerzy Grotowski (Routledge Performance Practitioners), Routledge, London, [ISBN: 0415258804].
  • Richard Schechner. (2006), Performance studies, Routledge, [ISBN: 9780415372466].
  • Simon Murray and John Keefe. (2007), Physical theatres, Routledge, [ISBN: 9780415362504].
  • Kumiega, Jennifer. (1987), The theatre of Grotowski, Methuen, London, [ISBN: 0413580407].
Recommended Article/Paper Resources
  • (2008), Re-Reading Grotowski, TDR: the Drama Review, Vol. 52, no. 2, [ISSN: 1054-2043].
  • Kolankiewicz, Leszek. (2009), Re-Reading "Re-Reading Grotowski", TDR: the Drama Review, vol. 53 (2), p.12-15.
Other Resources
  • Website, www.grotcenter.art.pl.
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_GTHDR_8 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Theatre and Drama Studies 3 Mandatory