BA (Hons) Acting and Global Theatre

Module Description for Level 3

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World Stages 3 (20 credits)

This module expands the student’s understanding of theatre as an international phenomenon through examining the inter-relationship between global and local. At its heart is a comparative and intercultural approach, which recognises theatre can be a specific and localised practice as well as a global and multinational phenomenon. Through case studies and practical exploration, students are encouraged to develop a critical awareness of how hybridity, postcolonialism, transnationalism, and postmodernism have promoted ‘theatre beyond borders.’ An Artist Residency by a visiting theatre-maker offers students an intensive study of a related theme or topic.

Acting for the Camera (20 credits)

Film, television and time-based media offer different acting challenges from the theatre. This module introduces students to specific concepts and techniques for acting for the camera, such as film script analysis in preparing for a role, studio protocols, working with the camera and in studio. Students will gain a basic understanding of acting for the camera through lectures, exercises and projects in a film studio environment. This module builds on the acting, voice and movement skills developed in earlier modules, and augments the skills and techniques acquired in Media Technology for the Screen.

Shakespeare in International Performance (20 credits)

One of the greatest challenges – and joys – for the modern actor is the work of Shakespeare. This module affords the opportunity to develop the discipline and focus to approach these complex texts with confidence and spontaneity. Students will explore the original British cultural contexts for Shakespeare’s plays as well as subsequent revisions by directors and theatre companies from across the world. Students will acquire core skills in verse-speaking, understanding of poetic text, and approaches to character specific to classical text. The module emphasises practical exploration of the concepts and techniques studied.

Development of the Major Performance Project (20 credits)

This module is linked to the ‘Major Performance Project’ in Semester Two, and is a summation of the student’s entire learning in every module up to this point. It is also a test of the student’s skills, enterprise, judgment and maturity.

Students will work with a professional director and production team to examine the performance potentials of the nominated full-length work. They will engage in all aspects of the pre-rehearsal process: such as script analysis, contextual study, considerations of audience reception, development of the production concept, production planning, casting, publicity and marketing. Each stage of the process will build upon the critical and analytical skills gained in previous modules.

Major Performance Project (40 credits)

This module is linked to the ‘Development of the Major Performance Project’ and is a summation of the student’s entire learning in every module up to this point. It is also a test of the student’s skills, enterprise, judgment and maturity. Students will realise a full-length work under the assistance and guidance of a director and professional team.

Students will each have an acting role as well as production role to fulfil. Where appropriate, techniques explored relate to the Artist’s Residency section of World Stages 3. The rehearsal process will test and refine the initial production concept via rehearsal and workshops, culminating in the public performance of the nominated full-length work.

The Major Performance Project is part of the Regent’s College Summer Festival held in the park, a large-scale event featuring the creative work of students of the London School of Film, Media and Performance. This module represents the highest achievement the student can produce on a creative degree, and the results will be a testament to and a permanent record of the student’s success.

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