Year
2019
Units
4.5
Contact
1 x 3-hour workshop weekly
Prerequisites
1 DRAM2200 - Improvisation Workshop
1a DRAM2509 - Improvisation Workshop
Must Satisfy: ((1 or 1a))
Enrolment not permitted
DRAM3510 has been successfully completed
Topic description
This workshop topic examines the studio and rehearsal systems of Stanislavski and the importance of his work for contemporary practitioners. Theory and practice will be integrated and culminate in prepared workshop extracts using appropriate texts.
Educational aims
This topic aims to:

  • increase students' knowledge and appreciation of a range of Stanislavskian concepts and techniques

  • enable students to collaboratively explore analytical and ensemble techniques in workshops that integrate theory and practice

  • encourage students to adopt a reflexive, inquiry-based approach to cultivating their performance skills

  • enhance students' ability to analyse and apply the principles and practices of selected Stanislavskian approaches

  • provide opportunities for students to develop practical skills in preparing, rehearsing and presenting a performance
Expected learning outcomes
On completion of this topic students will:

  • be able to describe the principles and practices of selected Stanislavskian techniques

  • be able to integrate and embody the principles and practices of selected Stanislavskian techniques in workshop activities

  • have developed skills in using Stanislavskian style analysis and techniques through a combination of theoretical research, practical exploration and critical reflection

  • be able to collaboratively apply the principles and practices of selected Stanislavskian techniques in creating performance

  • be able to analyse a performance to evaluate the effectiveness of Stanislavskian techniques applied