Module Details

Module Code: MUSC6031
Title: Musical Theatre Ensemble 2
Long Title: Musical Theatre Ensemble 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 is the second step in the sequence of core Musical Theatre Ensemble modules and is centered on the directed presentation of numbers, scenes and excerpts from selected works by the company.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Understand the elements required to construct a coherent theatre presentation
LO2 Take direction in preparing appropriate repertoire for a theatrical presentation and deliver their role accordingly
LO3 Execute the preparation required to master the skills and individual performance elements necessary for one's role within the company presentation
LO4 Perform publicly in roles and styles dictated by the libretto and the director's artistic realisation of it
LO5 Partake in and understand all elements of an industry standard rehearsal process
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
Casting
Partake in and understand a casting process - including auditions and preparation for same.
Direction
Take direction in preparing a public theatrical performance.
Rehearsal
Engage with an industry style rehearsal process, including - separate departmental rehearsals, full floor rehearsals, staggers, runs, technical rehearsals, and dress rehearsals.
Performance
Perform as part of an ensemble, to deliver a directed performance of Musical Theatre song(s), routine(s), scene(s) or excerpt(s) - with movement, staging and/or choreography.
Technical
Engage with technical elements, particularly sound and lighting.
Stagecraft
Understand basic elements of stagecraft.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 55
Timing Every Week Learning Outcomes 2,3,4,5
Assessment Description
Continuous assessment of input to rehearsals and performance based on Preparation and Development
Assessment Type Reflective Journal % of Total Mark 20
Timing Every Week Learning Outcomes 1
Assessment Description
Weekly blog documenting the process and outcomes of the work
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 25
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 1,3
Assessment Description
Devise and present a social media marketing package for the/a large ensemble production
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 Musical Theatre Ensemble Workshop Every Week 4.00 4
Directed Learning Non Contact individual and group practice and preparation 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
  • Scott Miller. (2006), Strike Up the Band, Heinemann Drama, [ISBN: 9780325006420].
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