Module Details

Module Code: MUSC8112
Title: Musical Theatre Ensemble 6
Long Title: Musical Theatre Ensemble 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 continues the ensemble track where students advance further in their tripartite skillset of acting, singing and dance; as well as practical participation in the production elements of a full-scale musical theatre presentation
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Partake in the planning and production of a large-scale Musical Theatre presentation
LO2 Work as part of an industry-style theatre company and take direction from Creative/Production team as appropriate
LO3 Interface with technical and design team as required by industry norms
LO4 Develop an understanding of the wide range of budgetary elements associated in the production of a full scale musical theatre presentation
LO5 Perform in roles and styles dictated by various libretti studied and the director's artistic realisation of them
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
Plan / Produce
Partake in the planning and production of a full-scale musical theatre presentation
Artistic Vision
Understand the Director's artistic vision - both for each scene and for the overall theatrical presentation
Role / Function / Structure
Exploring and understanding not just text, melody and harmonic structure of a given song, but also its role and function within the overall piece
Choreography
Exploring and understanding how staging, choreography and choreographic style can influence, support and inform the artistic / creative intent of any given moment or the overall production
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Reflective Journal % of Total Mark 20
Timing Every Week Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Assessment Description
Weekly blog documenting the process and outcomes of the work
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 55
Timing Every Week Learning Outcomes 2,3,5
Assessment Description
Continuous assessment of input to rehearsals and performance based on Preparation and Development
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 25
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Assessment Description
Contribute as a member of the production team for a full-scale public musical theatre presentation, and report on this activity
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. (1999), Deconstructing Harold Hill - An Insider's Guide to Musical Theatre, Paperback. Heinemann Drama, [ISBN: 9780325001661].
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