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Course Description
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Course Name
The Actor and the Text
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Host University
Kingston University
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Location
London, England
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Area of Study
Theater
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Language Level
Taught In English
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Course Level Recommendations
Lower
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Credits
4 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits4
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units0
Hours & Credits
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Overview
Course Content:
Students explore fundamental components of drama such as plot, action, character and
dialogue and examine ways in which each is presented in a series of written
playtexts. These plays are studied in detail and each is identified as a pretext for
performance. Students are introduced to ways of interrogating the texts and develop a
deeper knowledge and understanding of the relationship between what is written on the
page and what is presented on the stage.Topics covered include:
? Introduction to key concepts in the study of playtexts informed by the
work of, for example, Wallis and Shepherd
? Close study of a range of playtexts both on the page and in production
? Approaches to actor training and psycho-physical preparation such as those developed by Meyerhold, Stanislavski and Grotowski
? Concepts, principles and techniques including neutrality, energy, rhythm
presence and focus central to the work of, for example, Barba,
Meyerhold and Lecoq
? Exploration of the relationship between the actor and the character
informed by, for example, Stanislavski, Brecht and Chekhov
? Importance of improvisation and play as demonstrated in the work of, for
example, Copeau and Lecoq
? Development of academic skills related to writing reflective essaysAutumn Semester:
Students explore fundamental components of drama such as plot, action, character and
dialogue and examine ways in which each is presented in a series of written
playtexts. Students explore the same playtexts practically alongside a range of differing
acting methodologies.Spring Semester:
Students explore fundamental components of drama such as plot, action, character and
dialogue and examine ways in which each is presented in a series of written
playtexts. Students explore the same playtexts practically alongside a range of differing
acting methodologies.Teaching: Lectures, Seminars, and Practical Workshops
Assessment:
STUDY OPTION 1:
? 500 word Essay
? 8-12 min Group Practical
STUDY OPTION 2 OR STUDY OPTION 3: 10 minute group performance from a playtextStudy Option 1 = Whole Year
Study Option 2 = Autumn
Study Option 3 = Spring/summer
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