PROFESSIONAL PROFILE DEVELOPMENT - 2019/0
Module code: MUTM038
Module Overview
This module asks you to face outwards into your industry, and forwards to the future. You will be encouraged at the outset of the programme to become familiar with the work of individuals, organisations and companies whose activities are of particular interest and relevance to your target performance career. This module enables you to follow up on this interest in structured ways, entailing close analysis and grounded engagement with current professionals.
This module will put into practice many of the skills acquired in the Professional Development and Singing and Audition technique modules.
Firstly, you will undertake an audition for a professional role. You will develop industry contacts and will undertake a placement, with a professional company, possibly as a result of this audition as performer or as an observer/assistant for a minimum of 30 hours.
The module involves you in making contacts and interacting with industry practitioners and/or organisations. The module offers a placement, shadowing or field study engagement outside GSA, which will provide you with scope for extending your understanding of the current theatre and performance industry.
You will then submit a reflection on the practice either that you have undertaken or observed, indicating the ways in which this will affect your future development.
Module provider
Guildford School of Acting
Module Leader
TURNER Thomas (GSA)
Number of Credits: 15
ECTS Credits: 7.5
Framework: FHEQ Level 7
Module cap (Maximum number of students): N/A
Overall student workload
Independent Learning Hours: 80
Practical/Performance Hours: 70
Module Availability
Year long
Prerequisites / Co-requisites
N/A
Module content
Presentation of audition material, including song and spoken monologues;
Placement with professional organization as either performer or observer
Assessment pattern
| Assessment type | Unit of assessment | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Practical based assessment | Practical: Professional Audition | 35 |
| Coursework | Written: Reflection on practice (2,500 words) | 65 |
Alternative Assessment
N/A
Assessment Strategy
The assessment strategy is designed to provide students with the opportunity to demonstrate
Ability to perform with surety in a professional audition setting and evidence a credible approach to and personal autonomy in sustaining a career in Musical Theatre.
Thus, the summative assessment for this module consists of:
Audition performance (35%)
Student Activity
Preparation
Vocal Technique
Flexibility
Acting Technique
Level of Presentation
Reflection on Practice (65%)
Preparation
Analysis
Academic & Writing Skills
Level of Presentation
Formative:
Continuous classroom feedback on preparation and performance
Module aims
- To enable a thorough understanding of the entertainment industry and the responsibilities of the actor/performer working within that industry
- To build confidence and develop flexibility by providing ‘real-life’ audition processes
- To prepare the performer-in-training for the life-long process of career development
- Develop your understanding of current industry practices and opportunities.
Learning outcomes
| Attributes Developed | ||
| 001 | Examine current and historical practitioners their theories and practices. | K |
| 002 | Critically analyse, reflect upon and evaluate yours and other’s work. | C |
| 003 | Evaluate the relationship between the performer, the narrative, the rehearsal, and performance context. | C |
| 004 | Demonstrate discipline and consistency in a professional context | T |
| 005 | Develop a professional profile through selection, preparation and performance material. | T |
| 006 | Communicate effectively in a physical, verbal or written forum | P |
| 007 | Establish an understanding of the performing arts profession and the individuals’ role within it. | P |
Attributes Developed
C - Cognitive/analytical
K - Subject knowledge
T - Transferable skills
P - Professional/Practical skills
Methods of Teaching / Learning
Industry seminars
Tutorials
Workshops
Placement
Indicated Lecture Hours (which may also include seminars, tutorials, workshops and other contact time) are approximate and may include in-class tests where one or more of these are an assessment on the module. In-class tests are scheduled/organised separately to taught content and will be published on to student personal timetables, where they apply to taken modules, as soon as they are finalised by central administration. This will usually be after the initial publication of the teaching timetable for the relevant semester.
Reading list
https://readinglists.surrey.ac.uk
Upon accessing the reading list, please search for the module using the module code: MUTM038
Other information
Under the three term structure that commences from academic year 2019/0 – this module’s delivery is year-long due to the teaching occurring in Teaching Blocks 1 and 2.
Programmes this module appears in
| Programme | Semester | Classification | Qualifying conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Musical Theatre MFA(YEAR LONG) | Year-long | Compulsory | A weighted aggregate mark of 50% is required to pass the module |
Please note that the information detailed within this record is accurate at the time of publishing and may be subject to change. This record contains information for the most up to date version of the programme / module for the 2019/0 academic year.