Teaching Responsibility
LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:
LJMU Partner Taught
Learning Methods
Seminar
Workshop
Module Offerings
4522ACT-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. Practical classes support the cogency of learning, linking to technical skills modules, relating theorists and philosophies. 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.
Learning Outcomes
1.
Explore and identify a range of cultural, contextual and critical perspectives, outlining their practical application in 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. These specialised focus key concepts and 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 II, contributing to both critical and contextual research into the studied work.
Additional Information:Jake Norton is the Module Leader (J.Norton@lipa.ac.uk)