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Module details

EA190-4-FY: SKILLS I

Year: 2013/14
Department: East 15 Acting School
Essex credit: 30
ECTS credit: 15
Available to Study Abroad / Exchange Students: No

Staff
Supervisor: Christina Gutekunst (Voice), Tracy Collier (Movement), Stephen Douse (Singing)  
Teaching Staff: Voice, Movement, Singing tutors  
Contact details: For further information please email tinaw 

Module is taught during the following terms
AutumnyesSpringyesSummeryes

Module Description

Module Outline

Regular studio classes for development of skills

Building of competence in skills such as contemporary dance, stage combat, voice and music/singing.

Module Aims

To develop specific skills appropriate for physical performance.

Develop an understanding of the anatomy and physiology of voice and movement

Introduce the process of physical and vocal preparation and warm-up.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this module the student should be able to:

* Demonstrate significant development in a range of skills

* Identify individual physical and vocal habits and their effect on

performance

* Demonstrate the application of skills to performance

Learning & Teaching Methods

Practical classes of studio skills training.

Assessment

100 per cent Coursework Mark

Coursework:
Continuous assessment through observation of classwork

Other details:
Students must comply with the East 15 Professional Code of Conduct

Exam Duration and Period

Bibliography

  • Callery, Dymphna 2001 Through the Body Nick Hern Books
  • Newlove, J 1993 Laban for Actors Nick Hern Books
  • Berry, C 1973 Voice and the Actor Harrap
  • Kayes, Gillyanne 2000 Singing and the Actor A&C Black
  • Germain, B 1993 Anatomy of Movement Eastland Press

Further information

External Examiner Information

  • Name: Mr Mitch Mitchelson
  • Institution: The Circus Space
  • Academic Role: Head of Performance

Should you have any queries about the Module Directory pages, please contact the Course Record Team, Systems Administration Office, Academic Section; email: crt (non Essex users should add @essex.ac.uk)