Case Study No. 11 - Auditions for BA Acting, University of Leeds
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Name
of module/ course: |
Audition
for BA Hons Acting |
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Programme |
BA
Hons Acting |
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Institution: |
University
of Leeds |
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Level: |
Entry |
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Typical
number of students: |
Average
75 per cohort |
Elements
addressed by study
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Theme |
Key
Aspects |
ü
if addressed |
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Developing
effective group behaviour |
Group
formation |
ü |
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Training |
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Monitoring |
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Discipline
issues eg attendance |
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Assessing
behaviours & processes within groups |
Assessing |
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preparation |
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operation |
ü |
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reflection |
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Assessment
procedures |
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Assessing
group products |
Assessing |
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whole
groups |
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individuals
within groups |
ü |
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Assessment
procedures |
ü |
Special
Features:
The aim behind the audition process is twofold: to introduce our working practices by taking the interviewees through a simulated workshop warm-up session, which hopefully also creates a relaxed informal atmosphere in preparation for the audition itself.
Description
of Key Aspects:
Students are asked to prepare two audition pieces of approximately 2 mins each – one scripted and the other devised. As well as performing these, the candidates are required to discuss the pieces in their interview. They also have the option of preparing a song.
AnalysisThe group warm up activity allows staff to observe candidates group working skills: openness, flexibility, ability to work with others, natural movement quality etc.
Evaluation:
Feedback from candidates is very positive. They seem to appreciate the opportunity to meet and work with other candidates and staff and to be able to perform their audition pieces for a larger audience than just one staff interviewer.