Teaching Responsibility
LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:
LJMU Partner Taught
Learning Methods
Lecture
Workshop
Module Offerings
5564IAB-SEP-PAR
Aims
To further develop dancers secondary / supporting performance skills in acting and singing. More specifically the module aims to:
1. Support the students in the development of a sustainable and effective approach to acting performance and to consolidate their own personal approach to acting
2. Support the student in the development of the skills of working with a range of differing performance texts
3. Support the students in the development of their singing voice and provide them with the skills and ability to perform songs which require complexity and heighten musicality
Learning Outcomes
1.
Demonstrate a sustainable and effective analytical approach to acting performance and a described and explained consolidation of their own personal approach to acting
2.
Demonstrate the skills and ability to apply technique creatively and effectively with a range of differing performance texts
3.
Demonstrate the skills and ability to perform songs which require complexity, harmony and heighten musicality
Module Content
Outline Syllabus:The module will be delivered in two parts.
1. Acting technique
The acting techniques element builds on from the student ́s studies at Level 4. Through actor games and workshop exercises the students will be further supported in recognising their own personal, creative approach to acting. The module will principally involve the students in scene studies. Through this they will undertake the exploration and interrogation of a variety of texts from a variety of contexts and approaches. Students will be asked to explore the dramatic nature of the pieces, and with support from staff, develop strategies through which they can be realised and performed.
2. Singing and Music
In singing students will explore a range of technical vocal skills required for singing. Studies will include an exploration of: Vocal Health, Breathing, Range, Pitch, Rhythm, Resonance, Projection, Articulation, Harmony and Musicality.
Building on from the students’ studies at level 4 they will be invited to work on more complex songs requiring great technical skill and creative interpretation. In addition to this, students will be asked to perform duets which require harmony and enhanced musicality. Through this the student will be given access to a great understanding of music theory.
Additional Information:The module builds on Acting, Singing and Music techniques introduced at level 4. Assessment is via a scene study presentation and a music concert performance.