MUSIC226-19T (HAM)

Music Theatre

15 Points

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Division of Arts Law Psychology & Social Sciences
School of Arts
Music

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Convenor(s)

Stephanie Acraman

Stephanie Acraman
9367
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9am - 5pm daily
stephanie.acraman@waikato.ac.nz

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Paper Description

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This course provides an overview of British and American musical theatre and an introduction to the stagecraft, composition styles, dance and production elements associated with musicals, combined with practical exploration of a variety of singing, acting and dancing styles.

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Paper Structure

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Week 1: An introduction and overview of musical theatre from its inception. What is music theatre, and how is it relevant.

Presentation in class on the song choices you have made, with a background of character, and the musical it is from.

Week 2: The background of dance in music theatre and various styles. An introduction to choreography, and beginning work on our first ensemble piece.

Presentation two in class on the song choices you have made, with a focus on the composer, their contemporaries, the creative influences of the work, and more in-depth look at the storyline and character you have chosen.

Week 3: Drawing attention to presentation of songs, characterisation and what works in performance.

Development of songs, in workshop style with pianist.

Presentation of a dialogue, with your allocated group that was designated in week one.

Week 4: Outlining what is required to write a storyboard for a musical. Workshopping these concepts, and an opportunity for students to them work together in their allocated groups (designated in week one) to write their own storyboard for a musical, and present it to the class.

An overview of the production elements of musical theatre will be included.

Practical work: preparing solo songs for performance. Character development, and vocal presentation.

Week 5: A focus on stagecraft. Practical work: preparing staging solo and ensemble numbers; choreography and stage presentation.

Week 6: Week Two of stagecraft preparation. Practical work: preparing staging solo and ensemble numbers; choreography and stage presentation. Technical and dress rehearsals included.


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Learning Outcomes

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Students who successfully complete the course should be able to:

  • Demonstrate knowledge of a range of musical theatre styles;
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  • Demonstrate a knowledge of the elements of musical theatre;
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  • Demonstrate musical theatre performance skills;
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  • Research, organise and orally present content knowledge;
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  • Contribute to the performance of ensemble and solo items of the course showcase.
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Assessment

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Assessment Components

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The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0. There is no final exam. The final exam makes up 0% of the overall mark.

The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0 or 0:0, whichever is more favourable for the student. The final exam makes up either 0% or 0% of the overall mark.

Component DescriptionDue Date TimePercentage of overall markSubmission MethodCompulsory
1. Presentation One: Song and Character overview for two song selections
14 Nov 2019
11:00 AM
15
  • Presentation: In Class
2. Presentation Two: Background and Context of two song selections
21 Nov 2019
11:00 AM
15
  • Presentation: In Class
3. Group Task One: Present a Music Theatre Dialogue
28 Nov 2019
12:00 AM
15
  • In Class: In Lecture
4. Writing and Presenting a Storyboard
5 Dec 2019
1:00 PM
15
  • Presentation: In Class
5. Attendance and Engagement in classes
19 Dec 2019
11:00 AM
15
  • Presentation: In Class
6. Presentation of musical items
19 Dec 2019
11:00 AM
25
  • In Class: In Lecture
Assessment Total:     100    
Failing to complete a compulsory assessment component of a paper will result in an IC grade
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Required and Recommended Readings

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Required Readings

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There are no required readings for this course.
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Online Support

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There is an online Moodle community for this course. Moodle can be accessed via iWaikato.

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Workload

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The expected workload for the course is 48 contact hours and 80 non-contact hours. Students should spend at least 10 hours each week outside of lecture times on reading, listening and assignments for this course.

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Prerequisite(s)

Prerequisite papers: Any 100 level Music paper or, at the discretion of the Programme Convenor, any 100 level Theatre Studies paper.

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Restriction(s)

Restricted papers: MUSI226

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