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MSTH2603: Music Theatre Experience 3

Semester 1, 2024 [Normal day] - Sydney

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

Academic unit Performance
Credit points 6
Prerequisites
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MSTH1602
Corequisites
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None
Prohibitions
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None
Assumed knowledge
? 

None

Available to study abroad and exchange students

Yes

Teaching staff

Coordinator Narelle Yeo, narelle.yeo@sydney.edu.au
Lecturer(s) Narelle Yeo, narelle.yeo@sydney.edu.au
Tutor(s) Felicity Jurd, felicity.jurd@sydney.edu.au
Simon Kenway, simon.kenway@sydney.edu.au
The census date for this unit availability is 2 April 2024
Type Description Weight Due Length
Assignment Reflective journal
Reflect on weekly progress using a creative methodology/journal
20% STUVAC
Due date: 31 May 2024 at 22:59
1000 words or 10 minutes
Outcomes assessed: LO4 LO1 LO2 LO3
Creative assessment / demonstration Dance prepared routines
Warm up and perform 2 short routines from standard repertoire as requested
40% Week 13
Due date: 31 May 2024 at 22:59
Up to 2 hours.
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO3 LO2
Small continuous assessment Acting methodology and practice
Ensemble, acting skills formative assessment (weekly assessment)
40% Weekly
Due date: 31 May 2024 at 22:59
Continuous assessment weekly
Outcomes assessed: LO2 LO3

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 an understanding and critical engagement with the learning outcomes for the unit at an exceptional standard, including an analysis of their own and others' acting technique, choreography competency and physical gesture.

DI

Distinction

75 - 84

Demonstrates the learning outcomes for the unit at a very high standard, including an ability to reflect on one's own acting practice, choreography learning skills and embodiment onstage.

CR

Credit

65 -75

 Can describe acting, music and singing elements in detail in themselves and others.

PS

Pass

50 - 64

Prepares an acceptable reflection with detail in acting, music and singing elements.

FA

Fail

0 - 49

Doesn't meet or describe 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

The Current Student website provides information on academic integrity and the resources available to all students. The University expects students and staff to act ethically and honestly and will treat all allegations of academic integrity breaches seriously.

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.

Use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) and automated writing tools

You may only use generative AI and automated writing tools in assessment tasks if you are permitted to by your unit coordinator. If you do use these tools, you must acknowledge this in your work, either in a footnote or an acknowledgement section. The assessment instructions or unit outline will give guidance of the types of tools that are permitted and how the tools should be used.

Your final submitted work must be your own, original work. You must acknowledge any use of generative AI tools that have been used in the assessment, and any material that forms part of your submission must be appropriately referenced. For guidance on how to acknowledge the use of AI, please refer to the AI in Education Canvas site.

The unapproved use of these tools or unacknowledged use will be considered a breach of the Academic Integrity Policy and penalties may apply.

Studiosity is permitted unless otherwise indicated by the unit coordinator. The use of this service must be acknowledged in your submission as detailed on the Learning Hub’s Canvas page.

Outside assessment tasks, generative AI tools may be used to support your learning. The AI in Education Canvas site contains a number of productive ways that students are using AI to improve their learning.

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.

Using AI responsibly

Co-created with students, AI in Education includes lots of helpful examples of how students use generative AI tools to support their learning. It explains how generative AI works, the different tools available and how to use them responsibly and productively.

Support for students

The Support for Students Policy 2023 reflects the University’s commitment to supporting students in their academic journey and making the University safe for students. It is important that you read and understand this policy so that you are familiar with the range of support services available to you and understand how to engage with them.

The University uses email as its primary source of communication with students who need support under the Support for Students Policy 2023. Make sure you check your University email regularly and respond to any communications received from the University.

Learning resources and detailed information about weekly assessment and learning activities can be accessed via Canvas. It is essential that you visit your unit of study Canvas site to ensure you are up to date with all of your tasks.

If you are having difficulties completing your studies, or are feeling unsure about your progress, we are here to help. You can access the support services offered by the University at any time:

Support and Services (including health and wellbeing services, financial support and learning support)
Course planning and administration
Meet with an Academic Adviser

WK Topic Learning activity Learning outcomes
Week 13 Performance/rehearsal of music/acting/movement - demonstrate the ability to sing, dance and act onstage in a short performance outcome task. Presentation (3 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
Weekly Dance training in multiple styles applicable to music theatre, including ballet, jazz, tap and lyrical movement. Build capacity to embody movement while singing. Workshop (4 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3
Acting and ensemble - work in collaboration to rehearse and practice a range of acting techniques. Prepare monologue, duologue and cold read for performance. Critique one's own and others' work with professionalism. Workshop (4 hr) LO2 LO3 LO4

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 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.

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
  • LO4. Professionally reflect and critique self and others' performances using principles of acting and movement developed in workshops.

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
GQ1 GQ2 GQ3 GQ4 GQ5 GQ6 GQ7 GQ8 GQ9

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