EA601-7-SU-LO:
Advanced Acting Technique
2024/25
East 15 Acting School
East15 (Loughton) Campus
Summer
Postgraduate: Level 7
Current
Tuesday 22 April 2025
Friday 27 June 2025
30
09 March 2023
Requisites for this module
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MA W41212 Acting (International),
MA W412MO Acting (International),
MFA W41220 Acting (International),
MFA W412MO Acting (International),
MFA W4PE20 Acting with Digital Media,
MFA W4PESO Acting with Digital Media
This MA/MFA Acting (International) module includes study and practical application of at least two major European approaches to actor training, one (e.g. Stanislavsky) focussed on text and the other (e.g. Laban) focussed on movement and body training. Classes include voice (speaking and singing), movement, character work in production, anatomy and physiology for the actor. The work of the module pays specific attention to clarity of diction under performance conditions.
The aims of this module are:
- To introduce students to the advanced study and application of significant European approaches to actor training in performance
- To extend and consolidate students' existing skills in voice and movement in performance and production of a full length text in English
- To equip students with an understanding of basic anatomy and physiology for the performer
- To develop students' clarity and confidence in speaking standard English
- To allow students to explore acting processes in performance of a full length text
By the end of this module, students will be expected to be able to demonstrate:
- Knowledge of the main points of at least two major European actor training methods
- An ability to reflect critically on their own physical, creative and intellectual development as actors and as an ensemble
- Confident, imaginative and safe use of the voice and movement in performance of a text
- The ability to perform script in English clearly and fluently
- The ability to use voice and movement techniques to create a character from script without the intervention of a director
Assessment
Continuous assessment of participation in classes, including scene study
Process 30%, Performance 70%
Practical classes and production
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 |
Logbook |
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0% |
| Coursework |
Process |
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30% |
| Coursework |
Performance |
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70% |
| Practical |
Continuous Assessment |
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0% |
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
No
No
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Available via Moodle
No lecture recording information available for this module.
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