Pathways

Timetable 1 x 1.5 hour class approximately every other week throughout the course (sessions alternate with Pathways seminars and tutorials)

Aims

To prepare students for the group work that may be required at recall auditions, and to develop students’ presentation skills and confidence in interviews.

What will I be expected to achieve?

You will be expected to demonstrate your ability to:

Skills • progress in applying performance skills • become more adaptable and versatile • present yourself with confidence and enthusiasm in interviews

How will I learn?

You will take part in a sequence of workshop classes to prepare you for what may be expected of you in acting workshops and interviews at the recall stage of the audition process.

Tutors In-house and visiting tutors Tutor led hours 22.5 Timetable 1 x 1.5 hour class approximately every other week throughout the course (sessions alternate with Audition Workshop seminars and tutorials)

Aims

To introduce students to a range of potential higher education opportunities.

What will I be expected to achieve?

You will be expected to demonstrate the ability to: Knowledge and understanding • identify the higher education providers and courses to which you intend to apply • research the differing requirements of a range of higher education providers and courses

How will I learn?

You will take part in a sequence of seminars, talks and individual tutorials, and will create a portfolio of your notes and reflections on the Pathways sessions and Audition Workshop seminars and tutorials.

MODULE TEACHING PATTERN

Unit Type Contact Hours Self Directed Study Hours

Total Student Learning Hours Audition Technique Workshop classes 64.5 20.5 85 Acting Pieces Workshop classes 90 10 100 Audition Workshops Workshop classes 22.5 10 32.5

Pathways Seminars, lectures, tutorials 22.5 10 32.5

Totals 199.5 50.5 250

How will I be assessed?

You will prepare and perform two monologues to a panel of in-house tutors in a mock audition at the end of the Autumn term, and you will submit an Audition Preparation Portfolio recording your notes and reflections on the preparation for your chosen pathway.

MODULE ASSESSMENT PATTERN

Assessment Component

Audition Technique

Assessment Type Weighting Pass Mark Pass/Fail

Performance 100% 40% No

Audition Workshops and Pathways Written work n/a n/a Yes

How will I receive feedback?

You will receive feedback from the panel at your mock audition, and your tutors will provide continual feedback on your classwork as you progress through the course.