Module Details

Module Code: DRAM8043
Title: Voice and Movement 1
Long Title: Voice and Movement 1
NFQ Level: Advanced
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: This module will expand the range, clarity and strength of the actor's voice and will develop and extend the learner's movement skills.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 demonstrate an advanced level of physical, vocal and performance skills
LO2 take responsibility for the development and assessment of their own acting skills
LO3 apply suitable vocal and movement styles to selected texts
LO4 demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of a variety of dramatic texts
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).
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
Voice
Expand the range, clarity, strength and flexibility of the actor's voice
Movement
Exercises to enable the student to achieve artistic expression unharnessed by habitual thinking or physical blocks
Performance preparation
Integrate various skills and techniques in performance
Dramatic literature
A variety of performance literature from different periods and styles
Performance practice
Exploration of a variety of performance practices
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Reflective Journal % of Total Mark 30
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 2,4
Assessment Description
An essay will be set drawing on the reflective journal
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 40
Timing Every Week Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Assessment Description
Continuous evaluation of classwork including reflective journal
Assessment Type Presentation % of Total Mark 30
Timing Every Week Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Assessment Description
Presentation based on course work
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 Twice weekly two hour studio sessions Every Week 4.00 4
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Practical and theoretical exploration of course work 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
  • Linklater, K.. (2006), Freeing the Natural Voice, Nick Hern, London, [ISBN: 1854599712].
  • Vanessa Ewan & Debbie Green. (2014), Actor Movement: Expression of the Physical Being (Performance Books), Bloomsbury Methuen Drama, [ISBN: 978-140813441].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Decroux, E.. (1963), Paroles sur Mime, Gallimand, Paris.
  • Dennis, A.. (1995), The Articulate Body: the Physical training of the Actor, Drama Book Publishers, New York, [ISBN: 1854596837].
  • Feldenkrais, M.. (2005), Body and Mature Behaviour, 2nd. North Atlantic Books, [ISBN: 1583941150].
  • Laban, R.. (1988), The Mastery of Movement, Princeton Book Company, US, [ISBN: 10-0746305273].
  • Linklater, K. (2010), Freeing Shakespeare's Voice, Nick Hern, London, [ISBN: 9781854599711].
  • McCallion, M. (1998), The Voice Book, Routledge, [ISBN: 10-0878300929].
  • Patsy Rodenburg. (1997), The actor speaks, Methuen Drama, London, [ISBN: 9780413700308].
  • Barbara Houseman. (2002), Finding your voice, Nock Hern, London, [ISBN: 0878301674].
  • Moshe Feldenkrais. (1990), Awareness through movement, HarperSanFrancisco, San Francisco, [ISBN: 0062503227].
  • Judith Leibowitz and Bill Connington; illustrations by Lorraine Williams. (1990), The Alexander technique, Harper & Row, New York, [ISBN: 0060920858].
  • Monica Pagneux & Robert Golden. (2012), Inside/Outside: Theatre/Movement/Being, Robert Golden Pictures Ltd, [ISBN: 0956302122].
  • Victoria Worsley. (2016), Feldenkreis for Actors, Nick Hern Books, [ISBN: 1848424175].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_GTHDR_8 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Theatre and Drama Studies 5 Elective