EA396-6-AU-SO:
Ensemble Performance Project

The details
2024/25
East 15 Acting School
Southend Campus
Autumn
Undergraduate: Level 6
Current
Thursday 03 October 2024
Friday 13 December 2024
30
22 March 2024

 

Requisites for this module
(none)
(none)
(none)
(none)

 

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Key module for

BA W494 Acting and Physical Theatre

Module description

Development of small group ensemble
Research and development of original performance projects
Rehearsal and performance of physical theatre projects

Module aims

The aims of this module are:



  • To encourage students to work creatively in a group

  • To provide opportunities for students to research and create an original piece of physical theatre

  • To develop students’ ability to devise and perform original physical theatre work to public audiences.

Module learning outcomes

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



  1. Initiate a creative concept for physical performance

  2. Demonstrate application of research to the process

  3. Demonstrate a professional standard of physical theatre performance

  4. Work as a member of a performance ensemble

Module information

Module Outline



  • Development of small or large group ensemble

  • Research and development of original performance projects

  • Rehearsal and performance of physical theatre projects

Learning and teaching methods

This module will be delivered via:

  • Independent study.
  • Seminars.
  • Rehearsals.
  • Supporting research and rehearsal logbook.

Bibliography*

This module does not appear to have a published bibliography for this year.

Assessment items, weightings and deadlines

Coursework / exam Description Deadline Coursework weighting
Practical   Continuous Assessment     

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

Coursework Exam
100% 0%

Reassessment

Coursework Exam
100% 0%
Module supervisor and teaching staff
Mr James Sutherland, email: jsuth@essex.ac.uk.
For further information please email tinaw

 

Availability
No
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No

External examiner

Mr STRUAN LESLIE
Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama
HEAD OF MOVEMENT
Resources
Available via Moodle
No lecture recording information available for this module.

 

Further information
East 15 Acting School

* Please note: due to differing publication schedules, items marked with an asterisk (*) base their information upon the previous academic year.

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