Module Details

Module Code: DRAM8049
Title: Actor Performance Prep 1
Long Title: Actor Performance Prep 1
NFQ Level: Advanced
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2023/24 ( September 2023 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 2122 - Drama
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: This module provides individual Acting coaching to develop to a high level a personalised individual skillset
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 prepare for a solo performance at a high level
LO2 employ a variety of methods of rehearsal and exploration with a broad range of texts
LO3 reflect on and evaluate a personal rehearsal process and performance
LO4 demonstrate a practical knowledge of a personal set of performance skills
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
Performance Skills
Developing a bespoke range of acting skills
Textual Studies
Finding appropriate texts and analysing them
Devising
Assembling texts, ideas and designs to create a coherent solo programme
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 50
Timing Every Week Learning Outcomes 1,2,4
Assessment Description
Continuous assessment of weekly progress
Assessment Type Reflective Journal % of Total Mark 20
Timing Every Week Learning Outcomes 3
Assessment Description
Documentation and personal response to coursework
Assessment Type Performance Evaluation % of Total Mark 30
Timing Every Week Learning Outcomes 1,2,4
Assessment Description
Present a rehearsed scene(s)
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
Lecture Contact Individual instruction Every Week 1.00 1
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Individual practice and study Every Week 6.00 6
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 1.00
This module has no Part Time workload.
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Michael Simkins. (2014), The Rules of Acting, Ebury Press, [ISBN: 0091951291].
  • Scott Graham & Steven Hoggett. (2014), The Frantic Assembly Book of Devising Theatre, 2nd. Routledge, [ISBN: 1138777013].
  • Cara Harker. (2022), Foundations for Performance Training: Skills for the Actor-Dancer, Routledge, [ISBN: 9780367711801].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Andy Nyman. (2012), The Golden Rules of Acting, Nick Hern Books, [ISBN: 1848422539].
  • Catherine Wood. (2018), Performance in Contemporary Art, 1st. Tate Publishing, [ISBN: 9781849763110].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_GTHDR_8 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Theatre and Drama Studies 5 Elective