Module Details

Module Code: MUSC7033
Title: Acting for Musical Theatre 4
Long Title: Acting for Musical Theatre 4
NFQ Level: Intermediate
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: The application of vocal techniques, including an introduction to phonetics, accents, and regional dialects. Physical work will explore the use of the body in performance, including such practitioners as Copeau and Lecoq.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 apply principles of physical relaxation and alignment to performance
LO2 demonstrate knowledge of phonetics, accents and regional dialects
LO3 demonstrate an ability to use movement improvisations, based on practitioners studied, to extend their physical and emotional range
LO4 demonstrate group sensitivity and awareness (complicity)
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
Warm-Up
Vocal and physical warm-up techniques.
Vocal Development
Responsiveness of the voice with further development of articulation and vocal clarity.
Phonetics, Accents & Regional Dialects
The study and classification of speech sounds - monophthongs, diphthongs and phonemes, in the study of phonetics, accents and regional dialects.
Copeau & Lecoq
Physical theatre training with emphasis on the dynamics of movement, improvisation, imaginative play, Neutral Mask, and complicity.
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 1,2,3,4,5
Assessment Description
Continuous assessment of student participation and development
Assessment Type Reflective Journal % of Total Mark 30
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 2,5
Assessment Description
A reflective journal, identifying key features, and charting the learner's progress through the module.
Assessment Type Performance Evaluation % of Total Mark 40
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
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
Lecturer-Supervised Learning (Contact) Contact twice weekly atelier classes Every Week 4.00 4
Independent Learning Non Contact Individual 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
  • Evans, M. (2006), Jacques Copeau, Routledge, London, [ISBN: 0415354358].
  • Murray, Simon. (2003), Jacques Lecoq, Routledge, London, [ISBN: 0415258820].
  • Rowles, Jan Haydn & Sharpe, Edda. (2012), How To Do Standard English Accents: From Traditinal RP to the new 21st Century Neutral Accent, Pap/com ed. Oberon, London, [ISBN: 978184002990].
  • Jan Haydn Rowles,Edda Sharpe. (2010), How To Do Accents, 2nd Rev. Oberon Books, p.224, [ISBN: 9781840029574].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Kristin Linklater. (2006), Freeing the Natural Voice, Nick Hern Books, p.396, [ISBN: 1854599712].
  • Rick Kemp & Mark Evans. (2016), The Routledge Companion to Jacques Lecoq (Routledge Companions), Routledge, London, [ISBN: 1138818429].
  • Meier, Paul. (2012), Accents & Dialects for Stage & Screen, Paul Meier Dialect Services, London, [ISBN: 0578004526].
  • Rodenburg, Patsy. (1993), The Need for Words, Methuen Drama, London, [ISBN: 9780413681607].
  • Coliani, L. (2000), The Joy of Pbonetics, Joy Press, USA, [ISBN: 092745009].
  • Lecoq, Jacques. (2002), The Moving Body:Teaching Creative Theatre, Methuen, London, [ISBN: 0413771949].
  • Collins, Beverley & Mees, Inger M.. (2008), Practical Phonetics and Phonology, Routledge, London, [ISBN: 9780415425148].
  • Ann Cook. (2017), American Accent Training with Online Audio, 4th ed. Barrons Educational Services, p.0, [ISBN: 1438010354].
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 4 Mandatory