EA193-4-FY-SO:
Mask
2024/25
East 15 Acting School
Southend Campus
Full Year
Undergraduate: Level 4
Current
Thursday 03 October 2024
Friday 27 June 2025
15
11 April 2024
Requisites for this module
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BA W494 Acting and Physical Theatre
This first year module for the BA Acting & Physical Theatre contains an exploration of a variety styles of mask work and explores the creation of solo and/ or ensemble performances. The module is practical and through the work on mask, students are encouraged to look more closely at the physical representation of their bodies in performance. During the course of the module students will explore Neutral Mask and other styles of Western mask work. They will also be introduced to expressive character and Body Masks – which serves their development as physical artists as well enhancing their employability skills.
The aims of this module are:
- To introduce the students to neutral and character.
- To create solo and/ or ensemble mask performance.
By the end of this module, students will be expected to be able to:
- Perform using basic mask work.
- Work with a high degree of creativity, confidence and trust in rehearsal.
- Demonstrate an ability to reflect on responses to different styles of mask work.
- Shape a mask performance arising from character and situation.
No additional information available.
This module will be delivered via:
- 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
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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
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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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