EA314-6-SP-LO:
Screen and Radio
2020/21
East 15 Acting School
East15 (Loughton) Campus
Spring
Undergraduate: Level 6
Current
Sunday 17 January 2021
Friday 26 March 2021
15
26 June 2019
Requisites for this module
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Students will extend their Year Two work on acting for Radio and on microphone in order to fully understand techniques required for the profession. They will develop acting and vocal skills in radio performance, with specific reference to radio drama.
Students will extend their Year Two Screen work on acting for the screen and will have experience of audition, casting and interview situations for TV, film and commercials. Students will experience the pressures of creating a role for TV and film by performing in a Short Film and experiencing a shoot under conditions similar to those of the industry. By the end of the unit they will have an understanding of the basic problems of listening and reacting, hitting the mark, eye lines and continuity. Students will understand the need to apply units and objectives to screen acting and the perception of the actor persona on camera. Students will also be given a copy of the finished films.
Students will put learing from years 1 and 2 into practice.
- 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)
No additional information available.
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 comments.
This module does not appear to have a published bibliography.
Assessment items, weightings and deadlines
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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.
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
Reassessment
Module supervisor and teaching staff
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Mr Anthony Richard Clark
Prof Robert Gordon
Goldsmiths University
Professor
Available via Moodle
No lecture recording information available for this module.
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