MODULE DETAILS

Description

Please note that in order to take this module you must have studied MUS5102-20 Stage Skills for Singers 1.

1. Brief description and aims of module:

This module advances acting skills developed in Stage Skills for Singers 1 by broadening the scope and complexity of the repertory to an advanced level of theatre/opera house stagecraft and theatre etiquette. The aim is to further explore your range of acting skills, understanding physicality and gesture and the identification and interpretation of different characters both in solo and ensemble work but particularly in musical repertoire that contains dialogue as well as musical scenes. You will keep a journal reflecting on repertoire, text and process. You will continue to work on poems, monologues and ensemble dialogues as well as, increasingly, on vocal excerpts and scenes. There is a presentation of work open to the public.

This module supports singers taking Opera Project 2.

The module aims to:

• Develop advanced stage skills to a professional level

• Work with complex materials both spoken and sung

2. Outline syllabus:

Weekly workshops introduce:

This module advances acting skills developed in Stage Skills for Singers 1 by broadening the scope and complexity of the repertory to an advanced level of theatre/opera house stagecraft and theatre etiquette. The aim is to further explore your range of acting skills, understanding physicality and gesture and the identification and interpretation of different characters both in solo and ensemble work but particularly in musical repertoire that contains dialogue as well as musical scenes. You will keep a journal reflecting on repertoire, text and process. You will continue to work on poems, monologues and ensemble dialogues as well as, increasingly, on vocal excerpts and scenes. There is attention to a professional level audition process. There is a presentation of work open to the public.

This module supports singers taking Opera Project 2 and Advanced Vocal Performance.

The module aims to:

• Develop advanced stage skills to a professional level

• Work with complex materials both spoken and sung

3. Teaching and learning activities:

A weekly three-hour workshop where you will work on core acting skills and perform to the group each week. These sessions lead to regular formative assessment performances (F.1 and S.1) before a final summative performance at the end of the course (S.1).

Assessment Item 1:

• Assessment Type: CW

• Description: Performance (10 minute sung and spoken solo) plus a ‘company’ ensemble) and process (participation and attendance

• % Weighting: 70

Assessment Item 2:

• Assessment Type: CW

• Description: Journal (1500 words)

• % Weighting: 30