Module Details

Module Code: MUSC8120
Title: MT Ensemble Production
Long Title: MusicalTheatre Ensemble Production
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 is the culminatory module of the MT Ensemble track. A public ensemble performance of a full-scale musical theatre work provides the focus and articulation of the semester's work.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Perform as a member of a professional musical theatre ensemble chorus
LO2 Interact successfully with all departments required to draw a production together
LO3 Quickly assimilate material and direction for a stage performance or recital
LO4 Reflect and turn a critical eye on self and others to improve future 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
Rehearsal
Intensive rehearsal of material for production
Research
Individual study of context and background for performance
Performance
Public performance of full-scale musical theatre work
Stagecraft
Developing appropriate movement and gesture towards final performance
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Reflective Journal % of Total Mark 15
Timing Every Week Learning Outcomes 4
Assessment Description
Weekly reflective blog on process and progress
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 40
Timing Every Week Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Assessment Description
Continuous assessment of engagement, effort and achievement during preparation for the production
Assessment Type Performance Evaluation % of Total Mark 30
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Assessment Description
Assessed performance as part of the ensemble in the public presentation
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 15
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 4
Assessment Description
Final reflection on the terminal recital and the work leading up to it
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 Rehearsal of performance material Every Week 6.00 6
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Individual learning and practice of performance material Every Week 1.00 1
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 6.00
This module has no Part Time workload.
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • John Kenrick. (2017), Musical Theatre, 2nd. Bloomsbury Methuen Drama, p.352, [ISBN: 1474267009].
  • Lyn Cramer. (2013), Creating Musical Theatre: Conversations with Broadway Directors and Choreographers, Methuen Drama, [ISBN: 1408185326].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • William A Everett. (2008), The Cambridge Companion to the Musical, 2nd. Cambridge University press, p.432, [ISBN: 0521680840].
  • David Henson & Kenneth Pickering. (2013), Musical Theatre: A Workbook, Palgrave MacMillan, p.136, [ISBN: 1137331623].
  • Dorling Kindersly. (2015), Musicals:The Definitive Illustrated Story, DK, p.360, [ISBN: 0241214564].
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 8 Mandatory