Module Details

Module Code: DRAM8002
Title: Voice and Movement 4
Long Title: Voice and Movement 4
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 aims to expand the learner's range of physical and vocal expression and extend their performance repertoire. The learner's strengths as a professional actor will be identified and consolidated.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 apply a variety of methods of rehearsal and exploration to a broad range of texts
LO2 demonstrate a sophisticated and practical knowledge of a personal set of performance skills necessary to become a professional actor
LO3 develop and execute individual practice
LO4 evaluate his/her own performance
LO5 critically reflect on his/her own work and classwork
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
Movement
Tuning the physical instrument. A broad range of physical warm ups and exercises explored that address personal physical challenges.
Voice
Advanced voice work. A variety of voice exercises which equip the student to vocally approach a wide range of texts
Text
A variety of rehearsal techniques - Expansion of personal acting repertoire
Performance
The student will prepare an individual showcase of work
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 30
Timing Every Week Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
Assessment Description
Evaluation of class work
Assessment Type Reflective Journal % of Total Mark 30
Timing Every Week Learning Outcomes 2,4,5
Assessment Description
Document and reflect on coursework
Assessment Type Presentation % of Total Mark 40
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 Studio led sessions Every Week 4.00 4
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Independent 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
  • Zarrilli, P.. (2002), Acting (Re)Considered: A Theoretical and Practical Guide, 2nd. Routledge, London, [ISBN: 0-415-25437-X].
  • Linklater, K. (2006), Freeing the Natural Voice, Drama Publishers, USA, [ISBN: 0878300929].
  • Oida, Y. (2007), The Actor's Tricks, Methuen, London, [ISBN: 041377449X].
  • Vanessa Ewan, Debbie Green. (2014), Actor Movement: Expression of the Physical Being (Performance Books), Bloomsbury Methuen Drama, [ISBN: 978140813441].
  • Berry, C. (1991), Voice and the Actor, Wiley, London, [ISBN: 0020415559].
  • Edda Sharpe, Jan Haydn Rowles,. (2009), How To Do Accents, 2nd Revised Ed.. Oberon Books, [ISBN: 9781840029574].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Christina Shewell. (2009), Voice work, Wiley-Blackwell, Chichester, U.K., [ISBN: 9780470019924].
  • Hodge, A.. (2000), Twentieth Century Actor Training, Routledge, London, [ISBN: 041519451].
  • Coliani, L.. (2000), The Joy of Phonetics, Joy Press, USA, [ISBN: 0972745009].
  • Meribeth Bunch Dayme. (2005), The performer's voice, W.W. Norton, New York, [ISBN: 9780393061369].
  • Estelle Barrett (Editor), Barbara Bolt (Editor). (2010), Practice as Research, I.B. Tauris Ltd, [ISBN: 9781848853010].
  • Beverley Collins and Inger M. Mees. (2008), Practical phonetics and phonology, Routledge, London, [ISBN: 9780415425148].
  • Peter Roach. English phonetics and phonology, Cambridge University Press, [ISBN: 9780521786133].
  • Barbara Houseman. (2008), Tackling Text, Nick Hern Books, [ISBN: 9781854597991].
  • Miranda Tufnell, Chris Crickmay. (2003), A Widening Field, Dance Books Ltd, [ISBN: 9781852730963].
  • J. Clifford Turner. (2007), Voice and speech in the theatre, A & C Black, London, [ISBN: 97807136818888].
  • Kristin Linklater. (2010), Freeing Shakespeare's voice, Nick Hern Books, [ISBN: 1848420838].
  • Cicely Berry; with a foreword by Michael Boyd. (2008), From word to play, Oberon Books, London, [ISBN: 9781840026016].
  • Cicely Berry; foreword by Adrian Noble. (2001), Text in action, Virgin, London, [ISBN: 9780753505410].
  • J Rogers. (2002), The Complete Voice and Speech Workout, Applause Theatre Books, [ISBN: 9781557834980].
  • Phil Roberts. (2000), How poetry works, Penguin, London, [ISBN: 9780140285376].
  • Edda Sharpe, Jan Haydn Rowles. (2012), How To Do Standard English Accents: From Traditional RP to the New 21st-Century Neutral Accent, Oberon Books Ltd, p.240, [ISBN: 978184002990].
  • Andrei Droznin. (2016), Physical Actor Training: What Shall I do With the Body They Gave Me?, Routledge, [ISBN: 113890192X].
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 8 Elective