Handbook : Unit informationEdith Cowan University

Faculty of Education and Arts

School: WA Academy of Performing Arts

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• Unit Title

  Acting and Improvisation 1

• Unit Code

  MTH1031

• Year

  2015

• Enrolment Period

  1

• Version

  1

• Credit Points

  20

• Full Year Unit

  Y

• Mode of Delivery

  On Campus
  

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Description

This unit builds an acting technique suitable for a career in theatre.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

1. Begin to demonstrate expression of language (spoken) in performance.
2. Begin to translate the literary artefact (text) with a performance reality.
3. Use themselves holistically (mind/body skills) to practically solve theatrical problems as presented.

Unit Content

1. IMPROVISATION - Group work at basic levels in the release and focus of energy and imagination in rehearsal and performance, and in addressing personal problems in these areas. Examination of the choices of approach open to a performer in any acting situation.
2. Performing in public fora.
3. ACTING - Classes concentrate initially on the harnessing and focusing of the student's expressive ability, and on clarity of definition in performance. The focus is on developing self-awareness and the sense of ensemble necessary in all stage performance.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Lectures and workshops

Assessment

GS4 GRADING SCHEMA 4 Used for undifferentiated pass/fail 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.

Text References

• ^ Materials for classes will be discussed where necessary by tutors in each area.
• Hagen, U. Respect for acting. New York: MacMillan Publishing Co.
• Stanislavski, K .(1980). Building a character. London: Methuen.
• Spolin, V. (1977). Improvisation for theatre. North Western University Press.
• Spolin, V. (1985). Theatre games for rehearsal. North Western University Press.
• Stanislavski, K. (1980). An actor prepares. London: Methuen.
• Benedetti, R. (1981). The actor at work. (5th ed.). New Jersey: Prentice-Hall.
• Hodgson, J., & Richards, E. (1987). Improvisation. London: Methuen.

^ Mandatory reference

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