Assessment Criteria
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CRITICAL REFLECTION REQUIREMENTS The primary purpose of critical reflections is to help you learn and develop as an actor, but in order for your work to pass and for you to be eligible for the degree, you must make sure you fulfil the following requirements: Rehearsal diaries The primary purpose of the diary is to help you learn and develop by engaging in transformative reflection (thinking about your work so that you change your method and do even better next time.) In Year 1 you are required to keep a personal diary during rehearsals of your Acting project. In Year 2 you are required to keep a diary during the rehearsals for your Dance – Jazz (Swing) classes. In Year 3 you are required to keep a diary during the rehearsals for one of the productions in which you appear in the course of Year 3. Critical reflection
In addition to your rehearsal diary you must write an essay (critical reflection) summarising your learning and development in the project, with an appendix (see ‘what to include in the Appendix’ below). WORD COUNTS YEAR 1: YEAR 2: YEAR 3:
1,000 WORDS (plus or minus 10%) 2,000 WORDS (plus or minus 10%) 3,000 WORDS (plus or minus 10%)
CRITICAL REFLECTION CONTENT Research and Preparation:
Please note you must complete your own research even if not set by the creative
All research material must be referenced – see ‘referencing’ below Years 1 to 3 • Your initial reaction to the material (brief) • Research into the world of the piece (not a synopsis) • Research into your own character and objectives Year 3 • Research into the subject matter, themes and style of the production Rehearsal Process: Years 1 to 3 • An identification of the Director’s concept and methods • How you coped with the technical, emotional and physical demands of the piece and the process as led by the creative/s • Personal challenges you faced or breakthroughs you made in rehearsal • How you implemented specific notes given during rehearsals
