Teaching Responsibility
LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:
LJMU Partner Taught
Learning Methods
Lecture
Seminar
Workshop
Module Offerings
4501IABMT-SEP-PAR
Aims
1. A practical and theoretical understanding of what is required to 'prepare to work' exploring concepts such as ease, focus, observation and imagination.
2. An informed personal approach to acting techniques drawn principally from the work of Stanislavski and his followers
3. Introductory skills in the actor’s voice
4. Skills in improvisation
5. The ability to use appropriate methodology for the interrogation of dramatic texts
6. An understanding of the importance of collaboration, team work, preparation and professional practice for the actor
Learning Outcomes
1.
Explain, summarise, and demonstrate a practical understanding of, the techniques and discipline required in order to ‘prepare to work’.
2.
Identify and demonstrate the appropriate use of the principles and techniques of the work of Stanislavski and his followers as applied to a variety of texts.
3.
Identify, and demonstrate a broad understanding of, the professional practices of the actor in preparation and rehearsal both individually and as part of an ensemble.
4.
Recognise and demonstrate a practical understanding of voice techniques for the actor.
Module Content
Outline Syllabus:1. The students will be introduced to the concept of ‘preparing to work’ through a practical exploration of the ideas such as ease, focus, observation and imagination. This helps promote a creative state from which to build the techniques for transformation as an actor.
2. Students will be introduced to voice techniques for the actor.
3. The students will be introduced to the principles of the Stanislavski system and the ‘Essential Questions’ through improvisations. The aim is to give the students as many tools as possible to help them be ‘present’ and ‘in the moment’ and to unlock their natural instincts, so that they are free, responsive, imaginative and truthful.
4. Students will be asked to explore, analyse and interrogate texts leading towards the process of taking them from the page to a performance.
5. The students will show their work in two assessed presentations.
Additional Information:The module introduces the student to acting techniques for musical theatre. Assessment is via two presentations.