EA111-4-AU-LO:
Introduction to Acting Theory, Methods and Practice, and Development From Self to Character

The details
2015/16
East 15 Acting School
East15 (Loughton) Campus
Autumn
Undergraduate: Level 4
Current
15
15 February 2010

 

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

 

EA221, EA222

Key module for

BA W441 Acting and Contemporary Theatre

Module description

This compulsory first year acting module provides an initial training in acting theory, method and practice based on the uniqueness of the individual and the ability to change, adapt, extend, perceive, accept and reject. Students move through self-study to look outside themselves, approaching firstly improvised situations and then scripted text in imaginative and collaborative ways. By the end of the course you will know how to start work on a play and will have begun collaborative text work. You will be able to begin to create a character from a text and to start the process of creating the world of the play.

Module aims

No information available.

Module learning outcomes

No information available.

Module information

No additional information available.

Learning and teaching methods

Practical classes and workshops

Bibliography

(none)

Assessment items, weightings and deadlines

Coursework / exam Description Deadline Coursework weighting
Practical   Project 1 - continuous assessment      
Practical   Project 2 - 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
0% 0%
Module supervisor and teaching staff
Gerry McAlpine and staff
gmcalp@essex.ac.uk 0208 508 5983 x45

 

Availability
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External examiner

Ms Sabina Netherclift
The University of Surrey
Lecturer at the Guildford School of Acting
Resources
Available via Moodle
No lecture recording information available for this module.

 

Further information
East 15 Acting School

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