Acting

FMT4 UNITS:

Acting

Tutor Tutor led hours Timetable

Aims

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

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