MUSC7036 - Musical Theatre Ensemble 4

Module Details

Module Code: MUSC7036
Title: Musical Theatre Ensemble 4
Long Title: Musical Theatre Ensemble 4
NFQ Level: Intermediate
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 sees the student as a skilled, thinking member of a coherent performance ensemble, contributing artistically and at a practical level to a variety of performance scenarios.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Exhibit developing skills in acting, singing and dance as a distinct personality (as a musical theatre performer) emerges
LO2 Establish a personal discipline of preparation, practice and rehearsal
LO3 Interpret a range of roles in standard musical theatre works
LO4 Widen their understanding of stagecraft and technical theatre
LO5 Document their progress and developing insight to the theatrical profession
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
Scenework
Workshop exploration of scenes from a range of repertoire
Research
Finding resources and performing materials for current works
Teambuilding
Developing a real sense of company in the learning group with the mentoring professionals
Reflection
Positive self-criticism and analysis geared at improving skillsets and career advancement and progression
Risk taking
Artistic risk-taking to extend personal and group boundaries and technical capacity
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 55
Timing Every Week Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
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 4,5
Assessment Description
Weekly blog on process and progress
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 25
Timing Week 10 Learning Outcomes 3
Assessment Description
Survey of currently available repertoire or equivalent
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
Independent Learning Non Contact Personal research 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
  • Julian Woolford. (2012), How Musicals Work (and how to write your own), Original. Nick Hern Books Limited, [ISBN: 9781848421752].
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 4 Mandatory