EA156-4-FY-SO:
Contextual Studies
2015/16
East 15 Acting School
Southend Campus
Full Year
Undergraduate: Level 4
Current
15
15 January 2008
Requisites for this module
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BA W412 Acting and Stage Combat
Term One, Two and Three - Theatre History and Research Methodology
This unit is designed to present students with an overview of theatre history; you will examine the roots and traditions of British theatre history and consider the effects of key European influences on the development to Theatre and Drama in this nation. The module will explore questions, such as of "what is a play?" and "what is theatre?"; it is designed to introduce forms of theatre not frequently recognised in today's practice. This course will pave the way for further critical analysis of theatrical performances.
Terms One, Two and Three - Anatomy and Physiology
In this year-long unit you will study the human body - developing understanding of how it can be nurtured and destroyed. You will learn efficient ways to look after your own health, as well as the health and safety of others. The course will also build performance skills- you will gain knowledge of how certain injuries affect the functions of the human body so that you can recreate such effects in a performance situation. In Term One you will be introduced to the structure and systems of the human body. You will be able to apply your knowledge and understanding of the body in your physical training to develop a personal training programme. You will be required to relate your understanding to health & safety strategy.
Terms One, Two and Three - Health and Safety
This unit is predominantly taught through tutorials and feedback on written assignments. You will receive lectures to introduce the current legislation requirements, practices and accepted style of risk assessments and forms of evaluation that could be expected of you in the profession. In Year One the written work you produce will combine the practices that are developing in other contextual units. You will be encouraged to develop the faculty of risk anticipation and evaluation and to determine countermeasures and controls to enhance safety. Another strand of this course is the care of weapons, as poorly looked-after stage weapons can quickly become a hazard to performers. In addition to this line of study, you will receive training towards a First Aid Certificate.
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Practical classes, Lectures, Seminars, Tutorials, Research, Presentations, Independent Study
Assessment items, weightings and deadlines
| Coursework / exam |
Description |
Deadline |
Coursework weighting |
| Coursework |
Performance Text & Context |
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30% |
| Coursework |
Anatomy & Physiology |
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30% |
| Coursework |
Health & Safety |
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40% |
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
Chris Main, Zois Pigadas
For further information please email cmain@essex.ac.uk
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No external examiner information available for this module.
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No lecture recording information available for this module.
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