Module Details

Module Code: DRAM8051
Title: Voice and Movement 2
Long Title: Voice and Movement 2
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 help the learner to develop greater control and flexibility in how he/she uses his/her voice and body and in how these skills are applied to texts.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 demonstrate an advanced level and wide range of physical, vocal and performance skills
LO2 apply suitable vocal and movement styles to a selection of texts from different periods and styles
LO3 engage with a diverse range of acting approaches
LO4 demonstrate knowledge of a wide variety of dramatic texts from different periods and styles
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
Develop greater flexibility and control of voice
Movement
Develop greater flexibility and control in using the body
Dramatic Literature
A broad variety of dramatic literature from different periods and styles
Performance Practice
Integrate various skills and techniques in performance
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Reflective Journal % of Total Mark 30
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 3,4
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 Sem End Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Assessment Description
A 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 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
  • Feldenkrais, M.. (2005), Body and Mature Behaviour, Routledge, London, [ISBN: 10-0415210755].
  • Olsen, A. (2004), Body Stories: A Guide to Experimental Anatomy, New. University Press of New England, US, [ISBN: 10:158465354].
  • Vanessa Ewan & Debbie Green. (2014), Actor Movement: Expression of the Physical Being (Performance Books), Bloomsbury Methuen Drama, [ISBN: 978140813441].
  • Nick Moseley. (2016), Actioning - and How to Do It, Nick Hern Books, [ISBN: 978184842423].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Linklater, K.. (2006), Freeing the Natural Voice, Nick Hern, London, [ISBN: 1854599712].
  • Feldenkrias, M.. (1990), Awareness Through Movement, Harper and Row, New York, [ISBN: 10:0062503227].
  • Leibowitz, J. (1990), The Alexander Technique, Harper and Row, New York, [ISBN: 10:0060920858].
  • Huang, C. (1987), The Essence of Tai Chi, Celestial Arts, Berkely, [ISBN: 10:0890875049].
  • Todd, M.. (1939), The Thinking Body:A Study of Balancing Forces of Dynamic Man, Dance Horizons Inc., Brooklyn, [ISBN: 1852730528].
  • Housemann, B.. (2002), Finding Your Voice, Nick Hern Books, London, [ISBN: 0878301674].
  • Bunch Dayme, M.. (2005), The Performer's Voice: Realizing Your Vocal Potential, W W Norton, New York, [ISBN: 10:0393061361].
  • Lessac, A.. (1997), The Use and Training of the Human Voice, Mayfield Publishing Company, New York, [ISBN: 10:1559346962].
  • Rosenburg, P.. (1997), The Actor Speaks, Methuen, London, [ISBN: 9780413700308].
  • Mark Evans. (2010), Movement Training for the Modern Actor, Routledge, [ISBN: 0415883954].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
  • DVD, Merry Conway. (2008), Tea With Trish: The Movement Work of Trsih Arnold.
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_GTHDR_8 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Theatre and Drama Studies 6 Elective