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DRA2140 – Current Trends in Performing Arts
Field: PERFORMANCE STUDIES
Co-ordinator: Jonathan Rees
Credit Value: 20
Level: 5
Timetable Slot:
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: 29SM - Current Trends In Performing Arts, Coursework: 100%
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Description: The purpose of this module is to expand students? understanding of current developments in the performing arts industry, including artistic trends and movements, social factors that influence change, issues of diversity and equality, developing technology, environmental concerns, and the impact these factors have on employment routes and professional preparation.
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DRA2141 – Employment & Promotion Studies
Field: PERFORMANCE STUDIES
Co-ordinator:
Credit Value: 20
Level: 5
Timetable Slot:
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: 29SM - Employment & Promotion Studies (Stella Mann College Of Performance Arts, Bedford), Coursework: 100%
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Description: The purpose of this module is to explore the important area of personal promotion and marketing within the performing arts. This will prepare students for activities they must undertake before graduation to ensure readiness for professional work with a strong understanding of employment routes and use of promotion/marketing tools.
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DRA2142 – Jazz Dance Techniques and Repertoire
Field: PERFORMANCE STUDIES
Co-ordinator:
Credit Value: 20
Level: 5
Timetable Slot:
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: 29SM - Jazz Dance Techniques And Repertoire, Coursework: 100%
Designated for:
Description: The purpose of this module is to build upon the technical and performance skills developed at Level 4, concentrating on the core technique of jazz dance, which is the basis of so much dance and musical theatre work in the industry today, and to explore the work of key practitioners.
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DRA2145 – Tap Dance Techniques and Repertoire
Field: PERFORMANCE STUDIES
Co-ordinator:
Credit Value: 20
Level: 5
Timetable Slot:
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: 29SM - Tap Dance Techniques And Repertoire (Stella Mann College Of Performing Arts), Coursework: 100%
Designated for: Designated for: BA Performing Arts;
Description: The purpose of this module is to allow those students wishing to specialise in this genre of dance to focus on developing greater technical proficiency and more versatility in a range of tap dance styles currently found in the industry in both the dance and musical theatre sectors.
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DRA2146 – Acting Methods
Field: PERFORMANCE STUDIES
Co-ordinator:
Credit Value: 20
Level: 5
Timetable Slot:
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: 29SM - Acting Methods (Stella Mann College Of Performing Arts), Coursework: 100%
Designated for: Designated for: BA Performing Arts;
Description: The purpose of this module is to build on foundations of acting technique explored at Level 4, with more specific focus on diverse approaches to acting preparation and perfomance styles. This will allow students wishing to specialise in acting to develop their understanding of a range of non-naturalistic acting approaches.
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DRA2147 – Singing Techniques and Repertoire
Field: PERFORMANCE STUDIES
Co-ordinator:
Credit Value: 20
Level: 5
Timetable Slot:
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: 29SM - Singing Techniques And Repertoire (Stella Mann College Of Performing Arts), Coursework: 100%
Designated for: Designated for: BA Performing Arts;
Description: The purpose of this module is to build on foundations of singing technique and performance explored at Level 4, with more detailed focus on adaptation of vocal technique and performance to a broader range of repertoire and styles, and development of greater technical proficency and versatility in this area.
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DRA2148 – Commercial Dance Techniques and Repertoire
Field: PERFORMANCE STUDIES
Co-ordinator:
Credit Value: 20
Level: 5
Timetable Slot:
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: 29SM - Commercial Dance Techniques And Repertoire (Stella Mann College Of Performing Arts), Coursework: 100%
Designated for: Designated for: BA Performing Arts;
Description: The purpose of this module is to build upon technical and performance skills explored at Level 4, but focussing on the ever-expanding commercial dance sector. This will allow students wishing to specialise in this genre to develop greater technical proficiency and versatility in a range of commercial dance styles.