EA192-4-PS-SO:
Narrative and Story Theatre
2024/25
East 15 Acting School
Southend Campus
Spring & Summer
Undergraduate: Level 4
Current
Monday 13 January 2025
Friday 27 June 2025
15
31 March 2021
Requisites for this module
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BA W494 Acting and Physical Theatre
Exploration of processes for devising, rehearsal and performance of narrative through physical techniques.
Exploration of processes for devising, rehearsal and performance of narrative through vocal techniques.
Analysis of narrative structure.
Analysis of text.
Exploration of single narrative using multiple approaches.
Performance of a story using combined techniques.
To introduce the student to appropriate techniques for creating narrative.
To introduce the student to appropriate techniques for interpreting text.
To prepare students to perform a story using diverse techniques
To encourage students to create written narratives for performance
On completion of this module the student should be able to:
- Understand the techniques of the actor for narrative performance and audience interaction
- Realise the role of the actor in ensemble communication
- Reflect on skills related to creative performance technique
- Create a narrative in written form
Assessment
- Continuous assessment through classwork, rehearsal and studio performances
- 1500 word written assignment in the form of an original narrative or story
- Compliance with the Professional Code of Conduct
Practical classes, independent study, seminars, screenings, rehearsal
This module does not appear to have a published bibliography for this year.
Assessment items, weightings and deadlines
| Coursework / exam |
Description |
Deadline |
Coursework weighting |
| Coursework |
Written Assignment |
|
30% |
| Practical |
Continuous Assessment |
|
70% |
Additional coursework information
Continuous assessment 0.7
Written assignment 0.3
Exam format definitions
- Remote, open book: Your exam will take place remotely via an online learning platform. You may refer to any physical or electronic materials during the exam.
- In-person, open book: Your exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer to any physical materials such as paper study notes or a textbook during the exam. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
- In-person, open book (restricted): The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer only to specific physical materials such as a named textbook during the exam. Permitted materials will be specified by your department. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
- In-person, closed book: The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may not refer to any physical materials or electronic devices during the exam. There may be times when a paper dictionary,
for example, may be permitted in an otherwise closed book exam. Any exceptions will be specified by your department.
Your department will provide further guidance before your exams.
Overall assessment
Reassessment
Module supervisor and teaching staff
Mr Simon Hunt, email: huntsj@essex.ac.uk.
Simon Hunt and staff
01702 32 8319
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Mr STRUAN LESLIE
Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama
HEAD OF MOVEMENT
Available via Moodle
No lecture recording information available for this module.
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