Teaching Responsibility
LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:
LJMU Partner Taught
Learning Methods
Lecture
Seminar
Workshop
Module Offerings
5504IABACT-SEP-PAR
Aims
1. Advanced physical skills required of an actor
2. Specific skills in, and understanding of, physical theatre
3. A solid practical understanding of a range of social and historical dance techniques and forms
4. The ability to assimilate and commit to memory more complex movement and dance sequences.
Learning Outcomes
1.
Apply skills in dance and dance performance, specifically in the context of social and historical dance.
2.
Demonstrate an analytical understanding of, and practical skills in devising and performing physical theatre.
3.
Demonstrate the application of strong physical performance skills and the ability to integrate them with other elements of performance.
Module Content
Outline Syllabus:The module is made up of two parts:
1. Physical Theatre
Building on from the students’ studies in Level 4, they will be introduced to the concepts and ideas surrounding physical theatre. The course will develop as follows;
• They will start with mask work, focusing on the body as the only expressive tool,
• The creation of individual movements from a given improvised situation,
• Work on a repertoire piece and the adaptations and variations required in combination with the material created by each student.
• The end of the module will culminate in the creation of a short chamber piece of physical theatre, which will be performed in front of a selected audience.
2. Social and Historical Dance
Students will be introduced to a range of social and historical dance forms which, may be required of the professional actor which may include: Traditional/ Formal folk and court dance (Quadrille), Ballroom Dance (Waltz, Foxtrot, Rumba, Salsa, Tango)
Additional Information:Students will be introduced to concepts and ideas of physical theatre as well as social and historical dance forms. Students will be assessed on a physical theatre performance and a social and historical dance performance.