This intermediate module is aimed at continued work on self while moving into character and text based work in the form of scene studies or monologues. The learner explores how to be responsive and open to those they work and collaborate with and explores various pathways to follow in creating a character and developing a role.
uring year one the training is concerned with process and development as the actor engages in a non-text based process to develop a range of skills.
Scenes or monologues are worked in terms of meaning and discovering the truth of the scene, establishing relationships, and exploring ways to become free so that the actor can be spontaneous and react off what the other person or text is giving them.
The actors continue to explore openness, availability, responsiveness and sensitivity through work on text based pieces as well as exploring ways to work through the other person or imaginary stimuli.
The learner continues to develop an awareness of self and others, and the integration of fundamental acting skills, as they move into working on texts exploring initial methods for development of character and ways to create truthful behaviour on stage.
The learner is introduced to stagecraft and staging.
The text work takes an improvisational approach to enable actors to continue a journey of exploration into creating relationships and truthful responses to fictitious stimuli within the scenes or monologues.
The work includes an exploration of how to approach a script, first and additional readings, research for character development and character biographies, creative methods for early character development and analytical and physical work on texts including beats, given circumstances, themes, objectives, actions, activities, relationships and use of exercises to develop character such as one person character study and character private moments, animals, psychological gestures, and improvisation and continued work on the use of space and special relationships.
Learning and teaching methods consist primarily of practice-based workshops and practical introductory work re: scene study or monologue development.
Students are assigned ongoing practical based work, research and observations and written work outside of direct contact hours.
Students must read the list of books under the essential reading list for discussion and references to during the practical based workshops.
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| Other Assessment(s) | 100 |