School: Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts

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.

  • Unit Title

    Develop acting techniques for musical theatre
  • Unit Code

    CUAACT402
  • Year

    2021
  • Enrolment Period

    1
  • Version

    1
  • Nominal Hours

    90
  • Full Year Unit

    N
  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus
  • Unit Coordinator

    Mr Thomas James HEATH

Description

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to develop techniques for applying acting skills, such as characterisation, improvisation and observation to musical theatre roles. In this context performers are also required to sing and dance, which adds an extra dimension to the acting skills required.

Elements

  • Develop warm-up techniques
  • Extend acting techniques relevant to musical theatre
  • Maintain expertise

Learning Experience

Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECUs LMS

JoondalupMount LawleySouth West (Bunbury)
Vet FullNot Offered28 x 1 hour seminarNot Offered
Vet FullNot Offered28 x 4 hour studioNot Offered

For more information see the Semester Timetable

Performance Evidence

Performance Evidence Evidence of the ability to: Develop acting skills appropriate to musical theatre performances, Do vocal and physical warm-ups and warm-downs, Create a convincing character in a musical theatre context, Analyse and interpret texts and lyrics to inform characterisation, Explore and develop characterisation techniques, Apply vocal and physical skills to convey meaning and emotion in monologues, duologues and songs, Work collaboratively, Develop own acting techniques in response to constructive feedback.

Assessment

GS5 VET GRADING SCHEMA Used for WAAPA VET only

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 School Progression Panel.


Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

Academic Misconduct

Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.

The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.

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School: Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts

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.

  • Unit Title

    Develop acting techniques for musical theatre
  • Unit Code

    CUAACT402
  • Year

    2021
  • Enrolment Period

    2
  • Version

    1
  • Nominal Hours

    90
  • Full Year Unit

    N
  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus
  • Unit Coordinator

    Mr Thomas James HEATH

Description

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to develop techniques for applying acting skills, such as characterisation, improvisation and observation to musical theatre roles. In this context performers are also required to sing and dance, which adds an extra dimension to the acting skills required.

Elements

  • Develop warm-up techniques
  • Extend acting techniques relevant to musical theatre
  • Maintain expertise

Learning Experience

Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECUs LMS

JoondalupMount LawleySouth West (Bunbury)
Vet FullNot Offered28 x 1 hour seminarNot Offered
Vet FullNot Offered28 x 4 hour studioNot Offered

For more information see the Semester Timetable

Performance Evidence

Performance Evidence Evidence of the ability to: Develop acting skills appropriate to musical theatre performances, Do vocal and physical warm-ups and warm-downs, Create a convincing character in a musical theatre context, Analyse and interpret texts and lyrics to inform characterisation, Explore and develop characterisation techniques, Apply vocal and physical skills to convey meaning and emotion in monologues, duologues and songs, Work collaboratively, Develop own acting techniques in response to constructive feedback.

Assessment

GS5 VET GRADING SCHEMA Used for WAAPA VET only

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 School Progression Panel.


Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

Academic Misconduct

Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.

The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.

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