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ASSOCIATE DIPLOMA IN ACTING
Successful
Learners have the right to append ANEA (Acting) after their names.
GENERAL OBJECTIVES
The Associate
Diploma in Acting is designed to:
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provide a progressive training
programme for actors
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provide professional development
and specialised training for actors
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provide a standard of training
that is recognised by wider agencies
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provide a relevant and
challenging syllabus that encourages a high standard of knowledge, research
and performance
LEARNING
OUTCOMES:
Learners
should:
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demonstrate a professionally high
standard of performance
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study all plays chosen in depth
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demonstrate a good background
knowledge of drama through their programme selection
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demonstrate a full range of
emotional and dramatic ability
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demonstrate well defined
characterisation
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interpret the depth of character
within the plot situation
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produce an original, resourceful,
imaginative and well constructed improvisation
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be prepared and able to take
redirection in any scene
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demonstrate the qualities
necessary to be a successful actor
Learners for
this must already have achieved the Grade 8 Acting examination.
Learners must
be at least 17 years old.
The
examination consists of:
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A practical session of
approximately one hour’s duration at which two examiners are present
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There is no written paper
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75 marks
are required to pass
Learners must
submit a clear copy of the 3 selections to be performed to the New Era Office
with their Entry. This is to enable the examiners to have copies of the
selections prior to the examination.
THE PRACTICAL
EXAMINATION
Marks awarded at this level:
Stage Presence 10 marks
Voice Production 10 marks
Learners
should:
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Present a programme of three
contrasting scenes, each arranged for one character only from different
periods. One scene should be in dialect.
(Time limit – 4 minutes for each scene)
(15 marks for each scene)
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Read at sight a speech from a
play.
(10 marks)
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Perform an improvisation which
will be set by the examiners at the time of the examination. (Time will be
given for preparation and 3 minutes for performance).
(10 marks)
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Take redirection on one of the
pieces performed.
(5 marks)
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Discuss in depth with the
examiners:
·
the pieces
chosen
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the
background, period and styles of their pieces
·
knowledge of
the plays from which their pieces are taken
·
the technical
and vocal skills required to perform effectively (10 marks)
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