Module Details

Module Code: MUSC8110
Title: Acting for Musical Theatre 6
Long Title: Acting for Musical Theatre 6
NFQ Level: Advanced
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 will help the learner to develop greater control and flexibility in the use of the voice and body, and how these skills are applied to texts, incorporating the acting techniques of Uta Hagen and Sanford Meisner.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 exhibit an advanced level and wide range of physical and vocal skills in performance
LO2 apply suitable vocal and movement styles to a selection of texts from different periods and styles
LO3 perform a variety of actor training exercises drawing on the acting techniques of Uta Hagen and Sanford Meisner.
LO4 utilise techniques developed by theatre practitioners covered in the module
LO5 critically reflect on and document course work
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 the voice in a variety of different periods and styles
Movement
Develop greater flexibility and control in using the body in performance
Uta Hagen
Acting techniques which encourage actors to avoid over-intellectualising their processes and instead root themselves in rigorous observation of daily life.
Sanford Meisner
The work of Sanford Meisner’s repetition exercise and truthful improvisation techniques opens the actor up to more than their own experiences through the use of imagination rather than affective memory.
Critical Reflection
Critically reflect on working practices and modes of rehearsal
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Essay % of Total Mark 30
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 2,4,5
Assessment Description
Critical reflection, identifying key features of vocal and physical development through the module.
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 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 class 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
  • Linklater, Kristin. (2006), Freeing The Natural Voice, Nick Hern, London, [ISBN: 1854599712].
  • Uta Hagen. (1991), Challenge For The Actor, Simon and Schuster, p.343, [ISBN: 9780684190402].
  • Sanford Meisner,Dennis Longwell. (1987), Sanford Meisner on Acting, Vintage, p.280, [ISBN: 0-394-75059-4].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Phillip B. Zarrilli,Peter Hulton. (2009), Psychophysical Acting, Taylor & Francis US, p.255, [ISBN: 9780415334587].
  • Jane Turner. (2004), Eugenio Barba, Psychology Press, p.196, [ISBN: 0415273285].
  • Phillip Zarrilli, Dr. Jerri Daboo, Dr Rebecca Loukes. (2014), Acting: Psychophysical Phenomenon and Process (Theatre and Performance Practices), Palgrave Macmillan, London.
  • Eugenio Barba & Lluis Masgrau (ed). (2016), The Moon Rises from the Ganges: My journey through Asian acting techniques (Routledge Icarus), Routledge, London, [ISBN: 0415719291].
  • Feldendrais, M. (2005), Body and Mature Behaviour, Routledge, London, [ISBN: 1004152107755].
  • Zarrilli, Phillip. (2002), Acting ReConsidered, Routledge, London, [ISBN: 041526300X].
  • Barba, Eugenio. (2005), A Dictionary of Theatre Anthropology, Routledge, London, [ISBN: 0415378613].
  • Barba, Eugenio. (1994), The Paper Canoe, Routledge, London, [ISBN: 0415116740].
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 6 Mandatory