Music Theatre Combination Class 4

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2015:

144 Hours

For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Student Support and Engagement Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Generic Skills sections of this entry.

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With a working understanding of the fundamentals of combining acting, singing and dance for music theatre performance, MTCC 4 begins to focus on preparation for professional auditions and the development of a role. Work may include classes on audition technique, mock auditions and extension work on repertoire to explore storytelling and character through the rehearsal and performance of show segments. On completion of this subject students will have a clear understanding of the form and standard expected at professional Music Theatre auditions, the extent and range of prepared repertoire of both songs and monologues they should have, as well as the preparation and application required for dance calls. As with all year 3 subjects, a high level of preparation and autonomy is expected, with students exhibiting strong organisational skills and confident application of technical and artistic principles in self-directed work.

• Develop understanding of the requirements and form of Music Theatre auditions
• Develop skills in audition technique for song, text and dance auditions.
• Develop understanding of professional etiquette, presentation of self and materials for professional auditions.
• Develop skills in collaborative work with directors, musical directors, choreographers and fellow performers.

CONTINUOUS: Audition preparation - focusing on achievements against set criteria in areas such as: engagement, developing a methodology, transference of skills into performance, professional attitude and commitment, ability to discuss & give/receive feedback. 20%

CONTINUOUS: Showbites project rehearsals - focusing on achievements against set criteria in areas such as: engagement, developing a methodology, transference of skills into performance, professional attitude and commitment, ability to discuss & give/receive feedback. 20%

FORMAL: Performance in final mock audition - 5 minutes. 20%

FORMAL: Performance in Showbites project - 20 minutes. 30%

WRITTEN: Self-assessment of progress based on a journal of classroom and rehearsal experiences, self-directed study and progress towards personal artistic objectives. 500 words equivalent. 10% due at the end of Semester.

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

• Demonstrate understanding of the requirements and form of auditions for professional Music Theatre
• Develop skills in autonomously preparing audition material specific to the requirements of genre and style of a given work.
• Develop a repertoire of prepared work (songs and monologues) autonomously for general audition purposes.
• Demonstrate enhanced skills in collaborative work with directors, musical directors, choreographers and fellow performers.
• Demonstrate enhanced skills in developing a role, with consideration of character, style, period and their inherent vocal, acting and dance demands.