Module Specification
FMT4 UNITS: Acting Tutor Tutor led hours Timetable
Matthew Gordon-Martin, Amanda Stphens-Lee 118.5 4 x 1.5 hr classes a week, first half Autumn term 2 x 1.5 hr classes a week, second half Autumn term 2 x 1.5 hr classes a week, first half Spring term 3 x 1.5 hr classes a week, second half Spring term
Aims To develop your ability to: • observe your environment and use your observations creatively in realisation of character and text • use your own experiences to inform character interpretation • understand how to research and link that research into your practical character work • work productively as an ensemble member • create believable characters from observation of yourself and the people around you What will I be expected to achieve? You will be expected to demonstrate your ability to:
Skills • • • • • • • • •
work effectively both individually and in groups use your own experiences and emotional responses in the creation of character use observation of others in the creation of character deliver believable characterisation appropriate to the demands of a text use research productively in the creation and realisation of character maintain a character throughout an improvised context display spontaneity in the creative process focus and concentrate in rehearsal create and maintain a character diary
Knowledge and understanding • •
understand the initial practical approaches to a piece of text understand basic stagecraft
Values and attitudes • • • •
recognise the value of working as an individual within the context of a group value the necessity for discipline in the rehearsal room appreciate the value and importance of research demonstrate self-discipline and focus in self-directed study
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