Public Production

engage with process in relation to the assessment criteria for the module. 50% of the mark is a summative assessment awarded by three outside markers (drawn from the ArtsEd staff.) The mark awarded for ‘Showcase’ forms 40% of your mark for the Performance module.

Assessment Criteria: Process • Engaging with and selecting texts in-line with the specific brief of showcase • Evidence self-rehearsal outside of the rehearsal room • A clear understanding and respect of the structure of the rehearsal room • Working with professional etiquette through attendance, timekeeping, focus, preparation and enthusiasm • Working with openness and trust as part of an ensemble • Encompassing notes and suggestions in rehearsed work • Bringing offers to the rehearsal room and process • Demonstration of autonomy of process Performance • Clear playing of objectives, needs and want • Paying attention on ‘the other’ or ‘target’ • Connection to truth in imaginary circumstances • Active listening and response • Emotional reach • Connection to the ensemble and greater context of the play • An assured performance in terms of text and readiness • Application of technical learning from across the training in terms of voice and physical practice to support an embodied performance • An assured performance in terms of text and readiness • Confidence in inhabiting and utilising the performance space

Reading List

The appropriate play scripts and research material.

Tutors: Visiting directors Contact hours: 175 Timetable: Full time, five weeks

Outline

You will rehearse a play and perform it for a public audience in an ArtsEd theatre venue. This unit of the module provides you with a practical experience of a full rehearsal and performance process for a script for stage. A full creative and technical team will support the production to offer you as near a professional, industry experience as possible. You will be able to explore your process over a 4-5 week rehearsal period and experience the demands of maintaining your

development over this period as well as sustaining a role over multiple performances.

What will I be expected to achieve?

On successful completion of the module you will be expected to be able to: Skills • use your learning within an integrated practice to create a fully-embodied interpretation of role • work at a high professional level, both independently and with a director. • use a high level of personal judgement, responsibility, creativity and initiative in your work as a professional actor, both independently and with your director

Knowledge and understanding • demonstrate an advanced understanding of professional responsibility, which extends beyond the practical considerations of timekeeping, reliability and courtesy, and involves total commitment to the creative enterprise

Values and Attitudes • work with trust, generosity, openness and resilience as a collaborative performer within an inclusive ensemble • value the working environment as a professional space in which you may work playfully and freely to take creative risks • discover autonomy over your process so that you may apply yourself independently to explore creativity, rigour, adaptability and specificity within your work

How will I learn?

You will be cast in a play chosen by the Course Leaders. You will work with a visiting professional director, supported by a full production team and production values, and the continuing guidance and support of your tutors. You will apply business and employment skills, assisting in the publicity and marketing of the season. Activities will include: • Director-led rehearsals • Voice and movement support (including stage combat, choreography, musical direction where appropriate) • Independent research • Independent reflection and development • Technical rehearsals • Dress rehearsals • Public performances

How will I be assessed?

The mark for ‘Public Production’ is divided between process and performance. 50% of the mark is a formative assessment awarded by your director according to how you engage with process in relation to the assessment criteria for the module. 50% of the mark is a summative assessment awarded by three outside markers (drawn from the ArtsEd staff.) The mark awarded for ‘Public Production’ forms 60% of your mark for the Performance module.

Assessment Criteria: Process • Engaging with research and process in line with the performance text and director's vision • Engaging with the director in a collaborative artistic endeavour • A clear understanding and respect of the structure of the rehearsal room • Working with professional etiquette through attendance, timekeeping, focus, preparation, and enthusiasm • Working with openness and trust as part of an ensemble • Encompassing notes and suggestions in rehearsed work • Bringing offers to the rehearsal room and process • Demonstration of autonomy of process Performance • Clear playing of objectives, needs and want • Paying attention on ‘the other’ or ‘target’ • Connection to truth in imaginary circumstances • Active listening and response • Emotional reach • Connection to the ensemble and greater context of the play • An assured performance in terms of text and readiness • Application of technical learning from across the training in terms of voice and physical practice to support an embodied performance • An assured performance in terms of text and readiness • Confidence in inhabiting and utilising the performance space

Reading List

Production scripts and associated research material appropriate to the chosen texts.

MODULE TEACHING PATTERN

Teaching Unit Type Contact Hours Self Directed Study Hours Total Student Learning Hours

Showcase

Rehearsal and performance Public production Rehearsal and performance 105 70 175

175 50 225

Totals 280 120 400

MODULE ASSESSMENT PATTERN

Assessment Unit

Showcase

Public production

Assessment Type Rehearsal 50% Performance 50% Rehearsal 50% Performance 50%

Weighting Pass Mark

Pass/ Fail 40% 50% No

60% 50% No

What do I have to do to pass the module?

You are required to achieve a pass mark of 50% for both the showcase and the public production. The overall mark for the module is calculated according to the weightings given in the table above. The Performance module carries a weighting of 30% of your overall mark for the degree.

How will I get feedback on my assessments?

You will be given verbal and written feedback on your rehearsal process and performance by the director of your production.