Musical Theatre Performance (The Hammond) BA (Hons)

In this module, you will engage in the creative process and delivery of a new performance.  You will consider the place and impact of this new performance in society through relevant research.  You will critically examine and analyse theoretical debates that are central to the study of musical theatre and will use this study to inform the new performance piece.  You will learn to apply the research and study skills required for self-directed learning and will include academic writing and referencing skills.    

This module facilitates your analysis of the principles underlying voice in both a singing and spoken context relevant to musical theatre.

You will expand and apply your technical skill base and knowledge of the voice’s capabilities supported by your own safe practice and continue to apply these in performance. You will expand your knowledge of musical theatre repertoire by examining exemplary practitioners whilst developing your skills as a performer, by evaluating a wide range of vocal setups and styles leading to mastery of musical theatre repertoire. 

This module enables you to explore the variety of dance repertoire in musical theatre.

The module enhances knowledge and performance skills and builds understanding of what is required in the creative industries by developing and applying technical concepts and processes. 

You will advance your technical and artistic skills in dance to enable versatility and adaptation of style, including analysis of musical theatre repertoire and exemplary practitioners and their contributions, sophisticated artistry and performance skills. You will expand your knowledge of dancing through application of feedback, reflection and independent practice.

This module develops advanced application of the principles underpinning acting.

You will expand and apply your technical skill base in mind, body and voice and learn to apply these in performance. The module will facilitate evaluation of acting techniques, methodologies and relevant, exemplary practitioners through intensive practice and reflective application, including the critical analysis of naturalism, character development, text work, and acting for camera.

You will analyse and debate practices and processes by which a professional performance is created and realised.

This module develops and enhances your knowledge and critical understanding of the principles of performance.

The module advances your understanding of professional ways of working, creating a clear benchmark for standards required in the professional world of performance. You will analyse and debate practices and processes by which a professional performance is created and realised, including the explication of critical theories and contextualisation relating to musical theatre. 

You will be involved in the rehearsal, performance and evaluation of practical work. You are required to take greater independent responsibility for rehearsals and creative and technical direction, and will critically evaluate your technical, artistic, and reflective skills.  

In this module, you will focus on your post-graduate interests and career trajectory to prepare you for life after your degree.   You will explore the world of the professional performer, engaging in audition processes, mock auditions and analysis of the ever-changing world of performance.  You will also explore the performing arts studio and working as a facilitator in the Creative Arts.   

You will be guided to create a personal portfolio, developing a collection of work that represents your abilities and skills for your intended career.  This will also include understanding of the importance of business acumen, as well as self-promotion and communication skills.  You will take responsibility for identifying and planning for your personal and professional development, applying research and study skills required for self-directed learning.  You will critically evaluate established methods and techniques and evaluate critical theories and contextualisation in your research.   

The module is designed to facilitate confident, self-aware and reflective practitioners ready to embark on a range of careers.   

The aims of the module are as follows:  

- To analyse and develop critical awareness of relevant professional skills, leading to proficiency of understanding of the professional world.   

- To facilitate autonomous student development and reflection. 

- To utilise transferable skills of the professional world and to evaluate the application of them.   

This self directed module allows you to initiate and develop your own performance based ideas and research skills appropriate to your area of study.  The initial lectures help you to understand the research methods and skills needed to achieve the learning outcomes.  After the initial lectures, the focus is on the you to decide on the content and nature of your module, you will propose study and research areas to tutors and will then receive tutorial feedback throughout the process.  

Throughout the research stage, you will critically evaluate personal application of established methods and techniques, and will evaluate the social, cultural and political context, including evaluation of key exemplar practitioners.  

Content for this module will be based on each your main interests, knowledge and skills.  Location and numbers involved will be determined by an agreed topic. 

The aims of the module are as follows:-

 - To accept accountability for the development of personal discourse and its practice.

 - To critically evaluate concepts of professional practice, underpinned by a strong theoretical framework.

 - To apply evaluative research skills and methodologies to study.

 - To utilise specialist skills in emulating professional practice in taking small scale projects from conception to realisation.  

This module gives you the opportunity to research in depth and write at length about a topic of your own choice which is related to musical theatre.  You will critically evaluate personal application of established methods and techniques, analysing and evaluating cultural, social and political contextualisation and will offer a personal critical reflection of the contribution of exemplar practitioners.  

The aims of the module are:-

 - To identify a suitable research topic, derived from the content of the programme of study, and critically review it.

 - To utilise specialist skills to apply appropriate methods and theories to the selected topic under consideration.  

 - To apply detailed articulation and evaluation in method of judgement making.  

This module creates the opportunity for you to advance your knowledge, critical and analytical understanding of the principles of performance, building on the skills and experience developed in the Performance Practice 1 & 2 modules. It provides the essential opportunity to understand the context within which performers work in the professional world.

The module demands a mature understanding of professional ways of working and you will gain experience of developing your leadership skills through being involved in the rehearsal, performance and evaluation of practical work. You will critically evaluate personal application of established methods and techniques, and will offer a personal critical perspective on the contributions of exemplary practitioners. 

The module will facilitate your development of technical and artistic skills, sophisticated evaluation of the rehearsal process,  evaluative, reflective and research skills.

This module is designed to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and practical experience needed to transition into facilitator roles within performing arts education. It will explore key pedagogical principles, teaching methodologies, and studio management strategies specific to performing arts subjects, as well as wider professional responsibilities within an educational setting.

Key areas covered in the module include:

Styles of Teaching and Faciilitating in Performing Arts: Exploring practical and theoretical approaches, including student-led learning, experiential learning, and the role of creativity in the classroom and studio.

Behaviour Management and Engagement: Strategies for fostering a positive learning environment, managing classroom behaviour, and engaging students of varying abilities and backgrounds.

Assessment and Feedback: Understanding formative and summative assessment methods, providing constructive feedback, and supporting student progress in practical and theoretical elements.

Professional Expectations and Career Pathways: Understanding the role of a performing arts facilitator and teacher, routes into teacher training (including PGCEs and school-based training), and maintaining professional development.

In this module, you will focus on strengthening your technical skills in acting, voice and dance to become a confident and skilled performer ready to embark on a professional performance career. 

You will expand and hone your technical skills in all three disciplines, utilising these skills in performance with consideration of safe practices.  You will work on integrating your disciplines and building stamina to produce industry-ready performances.  

The aims of the module are as follows:

-           To strengthen technical skills in acting, voice and dance. 

-           To foster confidence in you to take risks in performance. 

-           To further develop artistry, musicality and versatility in performance across the disciplines. 

-           To consider individual performer brand and select appropriate repertoire and style.

-           To integrate disciplines and build stamina for performance.