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This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
This unit provides a structure for actors to develop original work and work as autonomous, creative physical artists. The actor devises, directs and designs movement with others actors and uses the movement course to construct an approach to text that is visceral, embodied and results in a rich and detailed performance. The actors move with a confident creativity and can construct safe movement sequences that serve and illuminate the texts or productions. The actors also develop a specific physical process for the imaginative realization of a role and can work at a professional level as a creative physical actor.
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Movement classes in a studio or theatre, Creative processes to generate movement and choreography for theatre, Small group activities, pair work and solo exercises, Self study with regard to the application of the course to rehearsal and the preparation of a role, Character work developed in class and rehearsal will be performed as part of the production program for audiences over a short season in a theatre and assessed authentically, Sequences will be filmed and peers will reflect on the performance using this recording to provide critical analysis and feedback, Written evaluation.
GS2 GRADING SCHEMA 2 Used for performance and/or practical based units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Exercise | In Class Exercise |
| Project | Creative Practice Project |
| Performance | Physical Preparation for Performance / Production |
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This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
This unit refines and consolidates the creative physical capacity of the actor and specific physical process for the imaginative realisation of a role. The classes demand a highly skilled dexterous ability, adaptability and responsiveness for inventive, detailed and imaginative work in performance. The classes call for rigour, discipline and self -management. All practices undertaken will support the movement knowledge for the actor as they prepare to enter the industry. All classes are designed to be challenging, inventive and will be presented in a workshop format.
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Movement studio, intensive workshops, small group solo and duo exercises, video recording for analysis, in studio performance to students and staff. Self-reflection, observation and class feedback and discussion.
GS2 GRADING SCHEMA 2 Used for performance and/or practical based units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Project ^ | Design and articulation of personalized movement program |
| Performance | Studio presentation and Physical Preparation for Performance / Production |
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