MSTH2603: Semester 1, 2023

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Unit of study_

MSTH2603: Music Theatre Experience 3

Semester 1, 2023 [Normal day] - Sydney

Overview

Music Theatre Experience 3 furthers training in voice production, dance and acting to create the multi-skilled embodied music theatre performer. This unit further develops skills and embodiment techniques requisite for professional practice. Students deepen their study of acting and dance/movement and develop greater proficiency in core skills related to the healthy production of sound, physical movement and character in an ensemble context. Embodied work in dance includes ballet, theatre-jazz, modern and tap. This course also provides detailed work on acting methods including Laban, Stanislavski, and Uta Hagen as well as methods developed by Yeo and specific to the use of voice and embodiment on the music theatre stage.

Unit details and rules

Unit code	MSTH2603
Academic unit
Credit points	6
Prohibitions ?	None
Prerequisites ?	MSTH1602
Corequisites ?	None
Assumed knowledge ?	None
Available to study abroad and exchange students	Yes

Teaching staff

Coordinator	Narelle Yeo, narelle.yeo@sydney.edu.au
Tutor(s)	Simon Kenway, simon.kenway@sydney.edu.au
Tutor(s)	Felicity Jurd, felicity.jurd@sydney.edu.au

Type	Description	Weight	Due	Length
Creative assessment / demonstration	Dance Dance and embodiment assessment	40%	Progressive Due date: 26 May 2023 at 22:59	Up to 2 hours.
Outcomes assessed:
Creative assessment / demonstration	Final rehearsal/performance Embody, sing, dance, act, perform a required work	20%	Week 13 Due date: 26 May 2023 at 22:59	2 hours
Outcomes assessed:
Small continuous assessment	Acting methodology and practice Ensemble, acting skills formative assessment (weekly assessment)	40%	Weekly Due date: 26 May 2023 at 22:59	Continuous assessment weekly
Outcomes assessed:

Assessment summary

This is a practical course with grading in dance, acting, movement and ensemble. Assessments include hard work building capacity in physical movement, use of the voice and body in performance. Students are assessed on weekly skills acquisition and end of semester performance outcomes.

Assessment criteria

D	High distinction	85 - 100	Demonstrates the learning outcomes for the unit at an exceptional standard, including authentic and nuances acting, choreography competence and is able to effectively self-reflect on their own performance.
DI	Distinction	75 - 84	Demonstrates the learning outcomes for the unit at a very high standard, including acting, and choreography and is able to effectively self-reflect on their own performance.
CR	Credit	65 -75	Prepares a good program with detail in acting, music and singing elements.
PS	Pass	50 - 64	Prepares an acceptable program with detail in acting, music and singing elements.
FA	Fail	0 - 49	Doesn't meet the learning outcomes of the unit to a satisfactory standard.

For more information see guide to grades.

Late submission

In accordance with University policy, these penalties apply when written work is submitted after 11:59pm on the due date:

Deduction of 5% of the maximum mark for each calendar day after the due date.
After ten calendar days late, a mark of zero will be awarded.

This unit has an exception to the standard University policy or supplementary information has been provided by the unit coordinator. This information is displayed below:

As per University policy, a penalty of 5% of the maximum mark per day is given, and 10 days after the due date, a mark of zero will be given.

Academic integrity

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We use similarity detection software to detect potential instances of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breach. If such matches indicate evidence of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breaches, your teacher is required to report your work for further investigation.

You may only use artificial intelligence and writing assistance tools in assessment tasks if you are permitted to by your unit coordinator, and if you do use them, you must also acknowledge this in your work, either in a footnote or an acknowledgement section.

Studiosity is permitted for postgraduate units unless otherwise indicated by the unit coordinator. The use of this service must be acknowledged in your submission.

Learning support

Simple extensions

If you encounter a problem submitting your work on time, you may be able to apply for an extension of five calendar days through a simple extension.  The application process will be different depending on the type of assessment and extensions cannot be granted for some assessment types like exams.

Special consideration

If exceptional circumstances mean you can’t complete an assessment, you need consideration for a longer period of time, or if you have essential commitments which impact your performance in an assessment, you may be eligible for special consideration or special arrangements.

Special consideration applications will not be affected by a simple extension application.

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Weekly schedule

WK	Topic	Learning activity
Week 13	Performance/rehearsal of music/acting/movement	Presentation (3 hr)
Weekly	Dance training in multiple styles applicable to music theatre, skills acquisition and embodiment	Workshop (4 hr)
Weekly	Acting and ensemble	Workshop (4 hr)

Study commitment

Typically, there is a minimum expectation of 1.5-2 hours of student effort per week per credit point for units of study offered over a full semester. For a 6 credit point unit, this equates to roughly 120-150 hours of student effort in total.

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes are what students know, understand and are able to do on completion of a unit of study. They are aligned with the University's graduate qualities and are assessed as part of the curriculum.

Outcomes
Graduate qualities

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

LO1. Understand and apply principles of embodiment in the context of dance - ballet, jazz, tap and other styles relevant to music theatre
LO2. Understand and apply authentic nuanced acting choices suitable to musical and literary style of music theatre repertoire
LO3. Work effectively and professionally in an ensemble environment for the creation of act/sing/dance performance

Graduate qualities

The graduate qualities are the qualities and skills that all University of Sydney graduates must demonstrate on successful completion of an award course. As a future Sydney graduate, the set of qualities have been designed to equip you for the contemporary world.

GQ1	Depth of disciplinary expertise Deep disciplinary expertise is the ability to integrate and rigorously apply knowledge, understanding and skills of a recognised discipline defined by scholarly activity, as well as familiarity with evolving practice of the discipline.
GQ2	Critical thinking and problem solving Critical thinking and problem solving are the questioning of ideas, evidence and assumptions in order to propose and evaluate hypotheses or alternative arguments before formulating a conclusion or a solution to an identified problem.
GQ3	Oral and written communication Effective communication, in both oral and written form, is the clear exchange of meaning in a manner that is appropriate to audience and context.
GQ4	Information and digital literacy Information and digital literacy is the ability to locate, interpret, evaluate, manage, adapt, integrate, create and convey information using appropriate resources, tools and strategies.
GQ5	Inventiveness Generating novel ideas and solutions.
GQ6	Cultural competence Cultural Competence is the ability to actively, ethically, respectfully, and successfully engage across and between cultures. In the Australian context, this includes and celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, knowledge systems, and a mature understanding of contemporary issues.
GQ7	Interdisciplinary effectiveness Interdisciplinary effectiveness is the integration and synthesis of multiple viewpoints and practices, working effectively across disciplinary boundaries.
GQ8	Integrated professional, ethical, and personal identity An integrated professional, ethical and personal identity is understanding the interaction between one’s personal and professional selves in an ethical context.
GQ9	Influence Engaging others in a process, idea or vision.

Outcome map

Learning outcomes	Graduate qualities
Learning outcomes

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Late submission

Academic integrity

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Simple extensions

Special consideration

Using AI responsibly

Weekly schedule

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Study commitment

Learning outcomes

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Graduate qualities

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