Credit Points: 15
Study Time: 150 Hours

This unit continues to emphasise the rigorous nature of actor training and requires you to develop a method of integrating the elements taught into your practice. You will engage in a range of practical classes designed to further support the increasingly challenging nature of acting classes and project work. You will also be required to work individually and to participate within and contribute to the ensemble. Seminar discussion will interrogate aspects of the practical work at appropriate moments of each programme and introduce supportive research material. Classes in this unit will require a certain amount of repetition as you gain an understanding of the potential of your body and voice as essential tools for the actor. Self and peer evaluation are now clearly considered as vital learning tools.

Outline Syllabus – Voice
An indicative guide to the content covered by this unit:

• A continuation of Phonetics 
• Accents study 
• Articulation and Speech
• Breath and Vocal Projection 
• Circles of Attention 
• Character voice
• Ear training and listening skills 
• Developing the whole voice

Outline Syllabus – Singing
An indicative guide to the content of this unit:

• Expanding vocal range and projection 
• Phrasing 
• Circle of sounds 
• Extending repertoire
• Integrating acting while singing 
• Styles in music Theatre of the previous hundred years

Chorus

• Continuation and development of the work and experience of the previous unit.

Outline Syllabus - The Body
An indicative guide to the content covered by this unit:

Individually you will focus on extending your physical vocabulary and dexterity by recognizing your own physical range and preferences

Pair work aims to explore in more detail your physical, imaginative and collaborative skills and to establish a common language for critical awareness of the self and peer evaluation.

Group activities will continue to explore awareness, alertness, focus, breath, concentration, increased spatial awareness, collaboration and sensibility to yourself and to others.

Method of Delivery
Studio Practice, lectures, group learning, physical skills classes, independent learning, peer and self- evaluation

Aims

A1 To continue to provide you with a progressive training in the study of vocal and physical tools
A2 To increase the range and potential of your body and voice as essential tools for the actor
A3 To encourage openness to new, vibrant, flexible and creative performance skills
A4 To provide you with a greater understanding of collaborative practical work
A5 To further develop your understanding of professional practice and self-discipline in order to meet the increasing demands of the course

Learning Outcomes
On completion of this unit you will be able to:

LO1 Demonstrate a sustained and competent level/use of all the skills taught
LO2 Demonstrate a deeper understanding of your voice and body and its relationship to the given environment
LO3 Demonstrate a flexible, centred and imaginative use of performance skills
LO4 Continue to work collaboratively with and for other actors, and to create a mutually supportive, critical and healthy work environment
LO5 Continue to understand and develop the commitment and discipline required of the course

Reference Material

VOICE
Key
Rodenburg, P. (1997). The Actor Speaks. London: Methuen.

Recommended
Berry, C. (2000). Voice and the Actor. London: Virgin.
Houseman,B. (2002). Finding Your Voice. London: Nick Hern Books.
Hughes, A., Trudgill, P. and Watt, D. (2005). English Accents and Dialects. 4th ed. London: Hodder Arnold.
Linklater, K. (2006). Freeing the Natural Voice. London: Nick Hern Books.
Lipton, R. (2004). The craft of speech. UK: Rick Lipton.
Morrison, M. (2001). Clear Speech. London: A&C Black.
McCallion, M. (1998). The Voice Book. London: Faber & Faber.
Rodenburg, P. (2001). The Need for Words. London: Methuen.
Sharpe, E. and Rowles, J.H. (2007). How to do Accents: the Essential Handbook for Every Actor London: Oberon Books.

BODY
Key
Lecoq, J. (2000). The Moving Body. London. Methuen.
Newlove, (2003). J. Laban for All. London: Nick Hern Books.

Recommended
Brook, P (1990), The Empty Space. London: Penguin.
Marshall, L (2001) The Body Speaks. London. Methuen.
Oida, Y (2002) An Actor Adrift. London: Methuen.