The Actor’s Methods
| Code | Completion | Credits | Range | Language Instruction | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 202EAM | credit | 2 | 24 seminar hours (45 min) of instruction per semester, 32 to 42 hours of self-study | English | summer |
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Department
The subject provides Department of Authorial Creativity and Pedagogy
Contents
The Actor’s methods aims at a deepened knowledge about the methods and traditions that have influenced the actor’s work, both from a historical and contemporary perspective. The course is engaging the students, as prospective artists, actors or performers, to get an overview of how aesthetic and ideological ideals, as well as scientific viewpoints, have been influencing the actor’s work during different epochs. Some examples from the European history of acting will serve as a base for a deepened understanding of contemporary debates about representation, appropriation and identity.
Learning outcomes
After completed course the student should be able to
- show an ability to discuss how aesthetic ideals can be connected to different acting methods or traditions,
- give historical examples of approaches to acting, and relate it to the mind/body dichotomy,
- present and communicate how some of the different traditions investigated, are connected to her/his/their own praxis/method.
Prerequisites and other requirements
The course is built on self-studies of literature, as well as lectures and seminar discussions. The course consists of full-time participation in the discussions and exercises. The course objectives are acquired through text studies, seminars and by actively taking part in the exercises.
Literature
Brockett, Oscar G., History of the Theatre (4th ed.) Allyn & Bacon Inc., 1982
Clark, Barrett H. (ed.) European Theories of the Drama Crown Publisher, Inc., 1965
Hodge, Alison (ed.), Actor Training (2nd ed.) Routledge, 2010.
Pavis, Patrice (ed.) The Intercultural Performance Reader Routledge, 1996
Roach R., Joseph, The Player’s Passion Univ. of Mich. Press,1993
Texts by Antonin Artaud, Bertolt Brecht, Michael Chekhov, Konstantin Stanislavski and other practitioners.
Video material.
Evaluation methods and criteria
The course is concluded by an individual written portfolio assignment. The student should present a paper that describes and reflects upon what knowledge, insights, and artistic experience the student has gained during the course. The core of the presentation should be a critical discussion about different acting traditions
in relation to the students own artistic practice. Format: at least 5 pages, but not more than 7. (Times New Roman 12, space 1,5.)
Further information
This course is an elective for all AMU students
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