Units

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Sample subject outline - Semester 1 2013

Note: Subject outlines often change before the semester begins. Below is a sample outline.

Rationale

This unit develops the principle of applying craft work to the developing of the organic instrument as it applies to a professional voice user.

Aims

This unit aims to further explore and develop the vocal and physical instrument. There is a closer examination and investigation of voice, speech and movement techniques which can be applied to a range of texts and performance settings.

Objectives

On completion of this unit you should be able to:
1. Relate voice and movement to the underlying emotional and intellectual impulse.
2. Understand the precise nature of sounds, words and physical gesture.
3. convey with precision and delicacy the subtle nuances of thought and feeling present in the text.
4. Use the factors of space, time, weight, flow and rhythm in language to widen character performance choices.
5. Demonstrate a capacity for kinaesthetic awareness in performance
6. Demonstrate that vocal, verbal and physical development has been accepted as a personal responsibility.

Content

This unit addresses content such as:

• Studio work, rehearsals, performance


• the application of vocal and physical technique (alternatively known as craft) as it applies to heightened language.
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• Using text to explore the principle of commitment to the thought and accuracy of intention

Approaches to Teaching and Learning

The intention of this unit is to supply information and to encourage creative response, enquiry, debate and a growing commitment to professionalism. Work is studio based and success depends on your ability to attend, interact, trust and risk. In keeping with professional practice, your personal committment to the course will be obvious in the quality of your studio work And your willingness to accept the roles in which you are cast.

You are required to take responsibility for applying the exercises done in class to your daily regime in order to bring about development in your vocal and physical instrument.

Assessment

LATE ASSIGNMENTS
An assignment submitted after the due date without an approved extension will not be marked. If you are unable to complete your assignment on time, you should submit on time whatever work you have done.

Faculty Assessment Information
To access the Creative Industries Faculty Assessment Information please refer to the Blackboard site for this unit.FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT
Because of the nature of studio-based teaching, formative assessment is an inherent part of the process. You with receive regular feedback from your tutors, indicating your progression in the unit.

Assessment name: Reflective Journal
Description: Your Journal will be a reflective record of all the class activities, listed by the week, your reaction to these experiences and your considered and thoughtful reflection on your progress and reactions to the work.
Relates to objectives: 1, 2, 4
Internal or external: Internal
Group or individual: Individual
Due date: Ongoing


Assessment name: Demonstration
Description: (Formative & Summative) Research and performance 1: VERBATIM PERFORMANCE PROJECT
This assessment component is an evaluation of the quality of your vocal and physical skills in a studio examination.
Relates to objectives: 1, 2, 3, 4
Weight: 40%
Internal or external: Internal
Group or individual: Individual
Due date: Mid semester


Assessment name: Performance
Description: (Summative) Research and Performance in Chekovian style Performance Project. Applied Voice and Movement Skills Assessment. This assessment component is an evaluation of the quality of your vocal and physical skills as applied in public PERFORMANCE 2. Specific requirements and criteria sheets will be given to you during week 1. Your criterion referenced Matrix is also available on Blackboard.
Relates to objectives: 1-4
Weight: 60%
Internal or external: Internal
Group or individual: Individual
Due date: Thghout wks 4-10 sem


Academic Honesty

QUT is committed to maintaining high academic standards to protect the value of its qualifications. To assist you in assuring the academic integrity of your assessment you are encouraged to make use of the support materials and services available to help you consider and check your assessment items. Important information about the university's approach to academic integrity of assessment is on your unit Blackboard site.

A breach of academic integrity is regarded as Student Misconduct and can lead to the imposition of penalties.

Resource materials

Required Texts

Linklater, K. (1992) Freeing Shakespeare's Voice, :the actor's guide to talking the text, Theatre Communications Group, USA.

Barton, J. (2009) Playing Shakespeare : an actor's guide, Methuen, London.

Recommended Reading

Barlow, W. (2001) The Alexander Principle, , Orion, London.

Berry, C. (1991) Voice and the Actor, John Wiley & Sons, New York.

Feldenkrais, M. (1990) Awareness through Movement, Arkana, London.

Houseman, B. (2002) Finding Your Voice:a complete voice training manual for actors, Nick Hern, London .

Houseman, B. Tackling Text Nick Hern Books, London 2008

Marshall, L. The Body Speaks, Methuen Drama, 2008

Rodenburg, P. (2002) Speaking Shakespeare, Palgrave Macmillan, UK.

Rubin, L.(ed.) (1980) Movement for the Actor, Drama Book Specialists, New York.

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Risk assessment statement

Physical challenges are an inherent part of actor training.

As a health and safety precaution, you are required to inform the Unit Coordinator of any physical condition and supply appropriate medical certification.

Disclaimer - Offer of some units is subject to viability, and information in these Unit Outlines is subject to change prior to commencement of semester.

Last modified: 04-Oct-2012