THE ACTOR & MUSIC - 2020/1
Module code: AMT1014
Module provider
Guildford School of Acting
Module Leader
TURNER Thomas (GSA)
Number of Credits: 30
ECTS Credits: 15
Framework: FHEQ Level 4
Module cap (Maximum number of students): N/A
Overall student workload
Independent Learning Hours: 126
Tutorial Hours: 6
Practical/Performance Hours: 168
Module Availability
Year long
Module content
Assessment pattern
| Assessment type | Unit of assessment | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Practical based assessment | Practical Music Assessment (Performance) | 50 |
| Practical based assessment | Actor Musicianship 1 - (Continuous) | 50 |
Alternative Assessment
N/A
Assessment Strategy
The assessment strategy is designed to provide students with the opportunity to demonstrate
Thus, the summative assessment for this module consists of:
Actor Musicianship 1 (Continuous Assessment) 50%
Student Activity
Evidence of practical understanding
Evidence of developing musical technique Evidence of technical musical ability
Evidence of engagement with process
Practical Music Assessment (Performance Assessment) 50%
Evidence of practical understanding in performance
Evidence of developing musical technique in performance Evidence of technical musical ability in performance
Evidence of developing performance style and technique
Formative assessment
N/A
Feedback
These are practical assessments that provide students with the opportunity to demonstrate and receive feedback sequentially. Students receive verbal and written feedback and also benefit from personal tutorials where this feedback can be discussed after reflection and grading has taken place.
Module aims
- To develop technical skills as both a solo and ensemble performer
- To explore areas of repertoire and how they connect with industry practice
Learning outcomes
| Attributes Developed | ||
| 001 | Harmonise melodies in a range of musical styles. | CKPT |
| 002 | Analyse harmonic progressions in a range of musical styles | CKPT |
| 003 | Demonstrate an emergent ability to apply musical skill as an actor/musician | CKPT |
| 004 | Identify an increasing number of your own practice and rehearsal techniques, and apply them appropriately | CKPT |
| 005 | Demonstrate increased awareness, sensitivity and understanding as an ensemble participant | CKPT |
Attributes Developed
C - Cognitive/analytical
K - Subject knowledge
T - Transferable skills
P - Professional/Practical skills
Methods of Teaching / Learning
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
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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, 2 and 3.
Programmes this module appears in
| Programme | Semester | Classification | Qualifying conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Actor-Musician BA (Hons)(YEAR LONG) | Year-long | Compulsory | A weighted aggregate mark of 40% 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 2020/1 academic year.