EA314-6-AU-LO:
Screen and Radio

The details
2020/21
East 15 Acting School
East15 (Loughton) Campus
Autumn
Undergraduate: Level 6
Current
Thursday 08 October 2020
Friday 18 December 2020
15
30 September 2020

 

Requisites for this module
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Key module for

BA W83A Acting (International)

Module description

This final year module takes place in Term One of the final year

Module aims

Students will put learning from years 1 and 2 into practice.

Module learning outcomes

- Put into practice the training of Years One and Two with confidence
- Ability to cope with the pressures of location shooting
- Make informed choices about selection of material
- Edit film using industry standard software – Final Cut Pro
- Direct and/or Act in a short film
- Operate a film camera
- Record sound for film
- Ensemble contribution to the final project (participation in and contribution to all elements of work).
- Commitment (involvement and consistency) to an actor-led project.
- Self-assessment of own performance in final project (awareness of own strengths and weaknesses and ability to respond creatively to criticism).
- Achievement of the aims of the project (accomplishment of ensemble and personal goals)

Module information

No additional information available.

Learning and teaching methods

Supervised and unsupervised rehearsals with directors/ writers notes Verbal feedback and formative assessment are given throughout the process of performance preparation and Recording/Shooting Students will receive written reports at the end of the term with summative assessment and directors/ Head of Course's comments.

Bibliography

This module does not appear to have a published bibliography.

Assessment items, weightings and deadlines

Coursework / exam Description Deadline Coursework weighting
Practical   Continuous Assessment     

Additional coursework information

- Continuous assessment of contribution to rehearsals and performances - Continuous assessment using playback facilities - The Show Reels and Short Films are normally screened when completed to allow students to see the final finished project and a finished copy is given to each student and uploaded to the internet - Assessment is based on the extent to which students are able to demonstrate the module Learning Outcomes. - Compliance with Professional Code of Conduct

Exam format definitions

  • Remote, open book: Your exam will take place remotely via an online learning platform. You may refer to any physical or electronic materials during the exam.
  • In-person, open book: Your exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer to any physical materials such as paper study notes or a textbook during the exam. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
  • In-person, open book (restricted): The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer only to specific physical materials such as a named textbook during the exam. Permitted materials will be specified by your department. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
  • In-person, closed book: The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may not refer to any physical materials or electronic devices during the exam. There may be times when a paper dictionary, for example, may be permitted in an otherwise closed book exam. Any exceptions will be specified by your department.

Your department will provide further guidance before your exams.

Overall assessment

Coursework Exam
100% 0%

Reassessment

Coursework Exam
100% 0%
Module supervisor and teaching staff
Mr Zois Pigadas, email: zpigadas@essex.ac.uk.
Mr Philip Weaver, email: prweaver@essex.ac.uk.
Various teaching staff and visiting directors

 

Availability
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External examiner

Mr Anthony Richard Clark
Prof Robert Gordon
Goldsmiths University
Professor
Resources
Available via Moodle
No lecture recording information available for this module.

 

Further information
East 15 Acting School

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