MUK167 Performance Skills
- ECTS Credits:
- 5
- Responsible department:
- Faculty of Fine Arts
- Course Leader:
- Randi Elisabeth Bjerge Skøld
- Lecture Semester:
- Autumn
- Teaching language:
- English
- Duration:
- 1 term
The course is connected to the following study programs
Teaching language
EnglishCourse contents
Course includes:
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work on elevant topics in anatomy and physiology
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work with mental exercising and visualization
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work with breathing techniques, body weight displacement, gravity and the relationship between psyche and physics
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work with techniques for mental focus
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practice and exercise on stage
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of the course, students shall:
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have knowledge of anatomy and physiology as a platform for their own performance practice
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have knowledge of how to achieve bodily balance as a foundation for muscular freedom during performance
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have basic knowledge of the relationship between conscious and unconscious emotions, breathing and muscles
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have basic knowledge of mental exercises, as well as cognitive and body control under pressure
Examination requirements
Recognized attendance for the lessons
Teaching methods
The course is conducted through group lessons, with compulsory attendance. The lessons can be grouped together after the preliminary schedule.
Expected workload for an average student is 27 hours per credit.
Evaluation
The study programme manager, in consultation with the student representative, decides the method of evaluation and whether the courses will have a midterm- or end of term evaluation, see also the Quality System, section 4.1.
Admission for external candidates
No
Assessment methods and criteria
One written home assignment, duration 14 days. Individual assessment.
Assessment: Graded A-F