Teaching Responsibility
LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:
LJMU Partner Taught
Learning Methods
Lecture
Seminar
Module Offerings
4506ASDM-SEP-PAR
Aims
This module arms the student with an intellectual underpinning and coherent framework for the analysis of practitioner approaches and historical acting works, with a focus on film/televisual media. Classes support the cogency of learning, linking to technical skills modules, relating theorists and philosophies, including research and academic writing skills. This module provides the core foundation of theoretical, historical, contextual and critical studies within the programme, with cross-modular links to Acting I and II, as well as Acting for Camera I and Artistic Practice I.
Learning Outcomes
1.
Explore and identify a range of cultural, contextual and critical perspectives, outlining their practical application in film/media performance
2.
Discuss and locate historical and cultural ideologies within contextual frameworks to build a critically informed argument
3.
Retrieve, organise and incorporate independent research in response to existing performance practices
Module Content
Outline Syllabus:You will undertake group investigations into significant historical acting traditions, examining the evolution of genre, style and practitioner approach. Developing on this knowledge, you will explore the basic principles of critical analysis utilising prominent theories and philosophies utilising academic writing skills. These focus key concepts and specialised practitioners in relation to significant works, their importance and influence.
A formative assessment supports the summative study assignment, detailing a particular evaluative question as set by the tutor, intended to begin the process of allowing you to self-generate research ideas and identify areas. This study offers you the opportunity to enhance analysis and understanding of work studied in Acting I and II, as well as Acting for Camera I and Artistic Practice I, contributing to both critical and contextual research into the studied work.