Module Details

Module Code: MUSC6028
Title: Acting for Musical Theatre 2
Long Title: Acting for Musical Theatre 2
NFQ Level: Fundamental
Valid From: Semester 2 - 2023/24 ( January 2024 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 2121 - Music & Performing Arts
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: This module extends the range and power of the voice, and introduces the learner to the fundamentals of characterisation, including the work of Stanislavski.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 demonstrate an understanding of relaxation, physical alignment, breath control, support and resonance.
LO2 engage in, and lead, a more advanced vocal warm-up
LO3 apply key components of Stanislavski's approach
LO4 display an ability to use improvisation as a basis for building character
LO5 explain and document acting coursework
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
Breath & The Voice
The essentials of vocal support, breath production, capacity, control and resonance including developing a vocal warm-up routine
Voice and Text
The application of voice work (support, breath production, capacity, control & resonance) to text
Stanislavski
Overview of Stanislavski's approach, fundamentals, and his place in theatre history, including Magic 'if', Circles of Concentration, Sense Memory, Realistic Acting
Improvisation
Improvisation techniques for building character, developing spontaneity and learning to overcome blocks in performance
Reflection/ Blogging
Weekly journal entries documenting process and outcomes of this 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
Assessment Description
Continuous assessment of student participation and development.
Assessment Type Reflective Journal % of Total Mark 30
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 5
Assessment Description
Critical reflection, identifying key features, and charting the learner's progress through the module.
Assessment Type Performance Evaluation % of Total Mark 40
Timing Week 13 Learning Outcomes 1,3
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
Lecturer-Supervised Learning (Contact) Contact Two weekly atelier sessions Every Week 4.00 4
Independent Learning Non Contact Personal research, reading 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
  • Linklater, Kirstin. (2006), Freeing The Natural Voice, Drama Publishers Hollywood, CA, [ISBN: 1854599712].
  • Merlin, B. (2014), The Complete Stanislavski Toolkit, Nick Hern Books, London, [ISBN: 97818484240].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Viola Spolin. (2017), Improvisation for the Theater: A Handbook of Teaching and directing Techniques, Martino fine Books, New York, [ISBN: 1684221439].
  • Berry, Cicely. (2001), Text in Action, Virgin, London, [ISBN: 9780753505410].
  • Rodenburg, Patsy. (1993), The Need for Words, Methuen Drama, London, [ISBN: 9780413681607].
  • Bennedetti, J. (2008), Stanislavski: An Introduction, 4th revised edition. Methuen, London, [ISBN: 978140810683].
  • Stanislavski. (2016), An Actor's Work (Routledge Classic), Routledge, London, [ISBN: 113868838X].
  • Bella Merlin. (2018), Konstantin Stanislavsky, Routledge Performance Practitioners, p.0, [ISBN: 9780815361046].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_GMUTH_8 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Musical Theatre 2 Mandatory