EA007-4-FY-LO:
Singing for Theatre Arts

The details
2015/16
East 15 Acting School
East15 (Loughton) Campus
Full Year
Undergraduate: Level 4
Current
15
30 October 2007

 

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

 

(none)

Key module for

CERXW410 Acting and Theatre Arts,
CERXW410ST Acting and Theatre Arts

Module description

This compulsory full year module is one of the CertHE programme's four skills modules.

The work begins in Term One with an assessment of vocal range, introduction to singing techniques and group songs.

In Term Two you will begin to identify personal needs in terms of performance preparation and audition requirements. You will select and work on solo songs and work on improving approaches to singing. You will also work on achieving audition standard in two contrasting songs.

The work of the final term is on integration of character into singing, increasing confidence in solo work and extending students' personal repertoires.

Module aims

No information available.

Module learning outcomes

No information available.

Module information

No additional information available.

Learning and teaching methods

Students work with music and singing tutors in small group practical classes Normally 1½ - 2 hours of music/singing classes per week except during acting priority weeks Students will be expected to practice music and singing in independent study

Bibliography

(none)

Assessment items, weightings and deadlines

Coursework / exam Description Deadline Coursework weighting
Coursework   Continuous assessment      

Additional coursework information

Students must comply with the East 15 Professional Code of Conduct.

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
0% 0%
Module supervisor and teaching staff
For further information email east15@essex.ac.uk

 

Availability
No
No
No

External examiner

Dr John Freeman
University of St Mark and St John
Teacher
Resources
Available via Moodle
No lecture recording information available for this module.

 

Further information
East 15 Acting School

Disclaimer: The University makes every effort to ensure that this information on its Module Directory is accurate and up-to-date. Exceptionally it can be necessary to make changes, for example to programmes, modules, facilities or fees. Examples of such reasons might include a change of law or regulatory requirements, industrial action, lack of demand, departure of key personnel, change in government policy, or withdrawal/reduction of funding. Changes to modules may for example consist of variations to the content and method of delivery or assessment of modules and other services, to discontinue modules and other services and to merge or combine modules. The University will endeavour to keep such changes to a minimum, and will also keep students informed appropriately by updating our programme specifications and module directory.

The full Procedures, Rules and Regulations of the University governing how it operates are set out in the Charter, Statutes and Ordinances and in the University Regulations, Policy and Procedures.