Module Directory

This first year acting module provides opportunities for students to apply the introductory learning of EA111 Introduction to Acting Theory, Method & Practice to more demanding textual and acting challenges. You will continue to advance your actor training through a focussed approach to the theatre of a particular period. Work on this course will be informed by your learning on EA118-4-FY Contextual Studies. The work of this module will progress into second year when it will inform and support the Acting/Voice project in EA213 Acting Techniques and Styles. This first year acting module provides opportunities for students to apply the introductory learning of EA111 Introduction to Acting Theory, Method & Practice to more demanding textual and acting challenges. You will continue to advance your actor training through a focussed approach to the theatre of a particular period. Work on this course will be informed by your learning on EA118-4-FY Contextual Studies. The work of this module will progress into second year when it will inform and support the Acting/Voice project in EA213 Acting Techniques and Styles. In this module students will explore modern classics, which explore a depth of human psychology, in order to consolidate their detailed understanding of another person's existence and how to portray it convincingly. Scenes are chosen that will assist the development of your ability to find the means in your methodology to 'live in the moment' and to react spontaneously within the course of action pre-determined by the text.
Through practice-based learning and research you will develop the courage to take risks in your character creations, and expression of emotional life.

 1. Introduction to sustaining connection & relationships in the communication of complex ideas through structured text. 

2. Introduction to making use of both directorial advice and skills to enhance performance.

The aims of this module are:

• To use research, textual analysis and integrated skills to create truthful characters


• To use their creative imaginations with spontaneity and discipline


• To demonstrate well- developed and truthfully expressed relationships and emotions


• To work effectively in an ensemble.


• To show a willingness to become involved in all aspects of production work.


• To relate form and style with the content of a play


• To develop and sustain a believable character


• To understand and accurately interpret language, plot and style


• To sustain improvisation with discipline, spontaneity and creative imagination

By the end of this module, students will be expected to be able to:

1. Find and communicate connection between text, character & situation.


2. Creative Inventiveness: Sustain creativity through fresh responses to material & fellow actors.


3. Transform into character through rehearsal choices.


4. Take and build on Director’s notes: Accept, understand & act on criticism.


5. Exercise flexibility & sensitivity to change within the process.


6. Show commitment, positive attitude, discipline, contribution and focus.


7. Communicate character through voice, speech, physicality & movement.


8. Show breadth & relevance of research material from a variety of sources.


9. Integrate research into the work.


10. Accomplish individual & personal goals.


11. Extend range, confidence & realisation of professional potential.


12. Ensemble Acting: adaptability, generosity, awareness of relationships


13. Objective self-assessment: awareness of own strengths and weaknesses as an actor, ability to accept criticism and act upon it

This module will be delivered via: 

• Students work with tutors in group practical classes.
• Learning also takes place in workshops, supervised and unsupervised rehearsals and performances.
• Key improvisation exercises are set throughout the course with feedback from tutors and peers
• At the end of the module students will show scenes to staff and peers. Formative feedback is given by the tutor.