Module Details

Module Code: MUSC8118
Title: Musical Theatre Ensemble 7
Long Title: Musical Theatre Ensemble 7
NFQ Level: Advanced
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2023/24 ( September 2023 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 2121 - Music & Performing Arts
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: A deep exploration of the totality of planning and
execution of a full scale Musical Theatre production - from conception to Opening Night
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Perform at a high level as a musical theatre performer
LO2 Understand the totality of process in producing a musical theatre presentation
LO3 Make critical decisions relating to the quality and appropriateness of a performance
LO4 Exploit artistic opportunities - within a given set of resource and circumstance
LO5 Understand the role of the full creative team in informing direction / staging / interpretation i.e. Musical Director / Choreographer
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
Timeline
Explore each step in the timeline for producing a musical and the various crossovers between Departments and Production phase
Critique
Being able to form opinions and make choices in relation to a given performance and its various causative elements
Imagination
Visualising artistic opportunities - within a given set of resource and circumstance i.e. "thinking outside the box"
Creative Team
Working with the Musical Director and Choreographer in developing an artistic interpretation for a song, scene, or routine
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 55
Timing Every Week Learning Outcomes 1,2,4,5
Assessment Description
Continuous assessment of input to Musical Theatre Ensemble sessions based on Preparation and Development
Assessment Type Reflective Journal % of Total Mark 20
Timing Every Week Learning Outcomes 2,4
Assessment Description
A weekly Blog documenting the process and outcomes of both small and large ensemble work
Assessment Type Presentation % of Total Mark 25
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 2,3,4,5
Assessment Description
Overview of an Artistic Pre-Production process -
"Your Creative Vision" for a full scale musical theatre presentation (with justification for each decision)
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 sessions comprising industry style rehearsal sessions / schedule 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
  • Cohen and Rosenhaus. (2006), Writing Musical Theater, ebook. Palgrave Macmillan, New York and England, [ISBN: 9781137048103].
  • Joseph Church. (2015), Music Direction for the Stage: A View from the Podium, ebook. Oxford University Press, [ISBN: 9780199993437].
  • Stacy Wolf and Liza Gennaro. (2015), Dance in Musical Theater, Oxford Handbooks Online. Oxford University Press, [ISBN: 9780199917495].
Recommended Article/Paper Resources
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_GMUTH_8 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Musical Theatre 7 Mandatory