Module Study Guide

Academic Year 2018–2019

MU30028E – INTRODUCTION TO
MOVEMENT
Level: 3
Credits: 20

Version No. 2.1 © University of West London 2018

Table of contents
Key team contact details ................................................................................................... 3

1 Module overview ................................................................................................................ 4

1.1 Introduction, aims and summary of content ........................................................... 4

1.2 Learning outcomes to be assessed ......................................................................... 4
1.3 Scheduled contact hours .......................................................................................... 5

2 Assessment and feedback ................................................................................................. 6

2.1 Summative assessment grid .................................................................................... 6

2.2 Assessment brief including criteria mapped to learning outcomes ..................... 6
2.3 Learning materials ..................................................................................................... 8

3 Things you need to know ................................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.

3.1 Attendance ..................................................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.

3.2 If things don’t go to plan ............................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.
3.3 Getting support for your studies ............................................................................ 10
3.4 Student support ....................................................................................................... 10
3.5 Module evaluation – have your say! ...................................................................... 11

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Key team contact details
Module Leader Emma Evans
Subject Area & School/College Performing Arts/London College of Music
Email emma.evans@uwl.ac.uk
Phone 020 8231 2567
Location PK. 01. 006.11

Module Tutor Emma Evans

Email emma.evans@uwl.ac.uk
Phone 020 8231 2567
Location PK. 01. 006.11

Course Administrator Patrick Hart

Email patrick.hart@uwl.ac.uk
Phone 020 8231 2431
Location School Academic Office – Heart Space

Subject Librarian Shelagh Hewson

Email shelagh.hewson@uwl.ac.uk
Phone 020 8231 2151
Location PE. 02. 007 Paul Hamlyn Library
The Course Leader overseeing this module is Ian Duguid, and can be contacted
ian.duguid@uwl.ac.uk

The Head of Subject overseeing this module is Gavin Baker, and can be contacted at
gavin.baker@uwl.ac.uk

The Head of School responsible for this module is David Henson, and can be contacted at
david.henson@uwl.ac.uk

The External Examiner responsible for this module is Julie Spencer, Interim Head of Department
for Drama, St Mary’s University, Middlesex.

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1 Module overview
1.1 Introduction, aims and summary of content
This MSG is designed to help you to understand what is expected of you in order to pass this
module. General information about learning support, learning resources and plagiarism, for
example is in your Course Guide and is not repeated here.

Always consider that your tutors are here to support you and are keen for you to succeed.
Remember also that they are busy people and don’t have limitless time; if you have an individual
problem, and you are unable to contact your module tutor then please seek advice from your year
tutor as to how to proceed with the matter of concern. If you are not aware of how to contact your
year tutor or who they may be then seek this information from your group representative.

The module will focus on ensuring that students experience and gain an understanding of physical
communication in performance, this will be developed in a range of classes that engage in dance,
physical theatre and unarmed combat. Students will also learn how to identify and eliminate
muscular tension, poor alignment and ineffective body patterns to develop a free and energised
body. Other important concepts such as inner and outer resistance, use of personal space will be
introduced as they are fundamental to an actor’s technique.

The actor-singer will be provided with an excellent formal training of body awareness (relaxation,
release and postural alignment), perception and the ‘senses’ will then continue to support the
actor-singer throughout the entire course. The combination of self-awareness and taught
technique will provide the foundation upon which other skills across modules can be placed.
Students will be provided with a training that will include the importance and understanding of
placement, alignment, core stability and physical fitness.

The Module will conclude with an assessment concentrating on set pieces to explore both the
individual and the impact of this in ensemble strengthening all skills across all Modules.

It is important to note that all aspects of the Code of Practice must be observed in order to fulfill
the demands of this module. The process mark awarded will reflect a satisfactory level of
attendance in addition to professional behaviour within the taught sessions.

Your reflective practice will be demonstrated in your Working Reflective Journal, which will provide
you with a means of recording both personal appraisal and research. Feedback will give you the
opportunity to put your personal thoughts about your development as an actor into a more formal
dialogue with the Module leader. It is important to note that all aspects of the Code of Practice
must be observed in order to fulfill the demands of this module.

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The module aims to enable you to:

• Introduce ideas for performance employing movement skills 


• Explore primary techniques associated with movement 


• Enable to adapt to a variety of performance requirements


• Develop range, confidence and understanding of potential

• To recognise, accept and act on personal criticism

• To develop skills and work as a reflective practitioner using various learning resources

1.2 Learning outcomes to be assessed

1. To have an understanding and ability within the subject knowledge to select appropriate
interdisciplinary elements within performance and investigate how to apply knowledge, practices,
concepts and skills from discrete disciplines

2. To develop a repertoire of interpretative skills, practices and techniques (physical and spatial),
and apply them effectively to engage with an audience

3. To recognize practical skills in terms of the use of safe and healthy methods of preparing to
work within the body and performance space

4. To understand the importance of co-operating creatively in varying groups towards a common

artistic end

5. Demonstrate skills relating to the development and understanding of the reflective practitioner

1.3 Scheduled contact hours

Teaching Contact Hours 44 hours

Independent Study Hours 156 hours

Total Learning Hours 200 hours

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2 Assessment and feedback
2.1 Summative assessment grid
Type of Word Count Submission due- Method of Submission
Weighting Pass Mark
Assessment or equivalent date & time & Date of Feedback

Practical: 15 working
Practical 20 mins max 80% 40% w/c 7th April 2019
days after submission

Written 1,500 words Turnitin: 15 working

20% 40% w/c 15th April 2019
Assignment max days after submission

2.2 Assessment brief including criteria mapped to learning

outcomes
Assessment: 1

Assessment task: Weighting: 80%

Date/time/method of submission: Week commencing 7th April, practical group pieces

The results will be submitted to the Course Leader within 15 working days of the practical
assessment having taken place. After this has taken place, feedback will be given and a mark
submitted to MyUWL.

Students will be required:

1. To create, in small groups, a piece of work that explores a text (the theme will be given by the
tutor). The groups will be required to use the text, using voice as an underscore, music may also
be used if needed. The group needs to explore movement formats, group, duet, trio etc but there
MUST BE a solo moment for each member of the group within the work. The time limit will be set
by the tutor. Students MUST use all of the techniques taught throughout the module to complete
the assignment. (LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4)

Assessment criteria: Within this assessment you will be required to:

• Demonstrate through performance the employment of a variety of movement skills.

• Employ subject knowledge to achieve appropriate interpretative skills in performance using

practices and techniques effectively.

• Demonstrate basic techniques associated with movement.

• To recognise the importance of the reflective practitioner to encourage confidence and to

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 understand potential in using movement in performance.

• To ensure health and safety is met at all times within every aspect of the work.

• Achieve a good sense of flexibility in adapting plans according to changing circumstances and
co-operating creatively in varying groups towards a common artistic end.

Marking scheme:

For a detailed framework for the assignment of marks, with reference to classification, please
make reference to the relevant course handbook for your chosen degree.

Timing and methods of feedback

There will be a variety of feedback methods:

Formative
Informative – instruction and session guidance
Written
Peer assessment

Assessment: 2

Assessment task Weighting: 20%

Date/time/method of submission: Week commencing 15th April, Turnitin Written Assignments.

Word count or equivalent: 1,500 Students will be required to:

• Write a reflection on the process and final performance submitted in response to assignment 1
(1,000 words). (LO1 LO3 LO5)

• To reflect upon the differences in physicality that have occurred from your first session to the
final session. (500 words). (LO1 LO3 LO5)

• A Working Reflective Journal will be kept recording the process of learning within this area
and this will in turn provide material for self-analysis in written commentaries, critical essays
and as a support to any discussions between student and tutor.

• Understand the academic format and style in the presentation of work.

• Demonstrate critical skills relating to the development and understanding of the ‘reflective’
practitioner

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Marking scheme:

For a detailed framework for the assignment of marks, with reference to classification, please
make reference to the relevant course handbook for your chosen degree.

Timing and methods of feedback - Feedback on this assignment will be written.

For guidance on online submission of assignments, including how to submit and how to access online
feedback, please refer to the UWL Blackboard student-help pages at:
http://www.uwl.ac.uk/blackboardhelp

2.3 Learning materials

The reading list for this module is available on Blackboard in the module area or by
searching https://uwl.rl.talis.com/index.html. This shows real-time availability of books in the library and
provides direct links to online resources, recommended by your lecturer.
Remember to log into Blackboard daily to receive all the latest news and support available at
your module sites!
Subject guides (https://www.uwl.ac.uk/library/finding-and-using-information/subject-guides-libguides)
are also available to help you find relevant information for assignments, with contact details of the
Academic Support Librarian for your School.

Learning Resources (journals, databases, Websites)

Dance Theatre Journal New Theatre Quarterly

Learning Resources for Open Learning and E-Learning

www.istd.org

www.onedanceuk.org

www.rad.org.uk

www.trinitylaban.ac.uk

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3 Things you need to know
3.1 Attendance
Attendance is crucial for your success as a student. Over the years, it has become clear that there is a
very clear link between students’ attendance levels and their module marks, so please make sure you
give yourself the best possible chances for success through attending your classes, seminars and
tutorials. You are expected to attend all forms of learning activity associated with your course of study
regularly, and to engage in your course as required by the University’s Attendance and Engagement
Monitoring Policy. Attendance is monitored using student card swipe data so please always remember
to ‘touch-in’ with your ID card for each class you attend. This may also affect your scholarships, so
don’t forget to tap in!
International students on a Tier-4 visa have additional requirements in relation to attendance, which are
detailed in the Attendance and Engagement Monitoring Policy.
All students should refer to the published Attendance and Engagement Monitoring Policy –
https://www.uwl.ac.uk/students/current-students/policies-procedures-and-regulations – and if your
course is accredited by a professional body, also to specific course requirements.

3.2 If things don’t go to plan

The University recognises that there are times when you may encounter difficulties during your course
of study and provisions are made to help you. In all cases, you should speak to your Personal
Tutor/Module Leader and seek advice as soon as possible.
If you think you need a little more time past the original deadline, you can approach your Module
Leader for a 10-day extension initially.
If an extension is not sufficient and your circumstances have prevented you from submitting on time
then you may for instance be able to apply for mitigation. You are encouraged to seek advice from the
Students’ Union Advice Service who can support you. Click the link and go to the ‘advice’ section:
https://www.uwlsu.com/
Please refer to the University Academic Regulations for further guidance on extensions and mitigation:
https://www.uwl.ac.uk/students/current-students/extensions-and-mitigating-circumstances
If you fall below the pass mark or fail to submit to all elements or part of a module’s assessments, you
will be required to do a resit, normally at the next opportunity. Resits do not involve re-enrolment and
attendance at classes.
Failure of a resit means you are required to retake the module. Retakes involve re-enrolment,
attendance, payment of tuition fee and completion of all elements of the module, and the submission of
all assessments. If your course is accredited by a Professional, Statutory and Regulatory Body
(PSRB) certain rules may apply to you; please check this with your Course/Module Leader.
Please refer to the University’s Academic Regulations for further guidance; see
https://www.uwl.ac.uk/students/current-students/policies-procedures-and-regulations

If your course is accredited by a professional body, the module requirements outlined in the above
document will specify the elements of assessment that must be passed, those that must be taken,
and those that are optional. The relevant Professional, Statutory and Regulatory Body (PSRB)

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rules also apply in such cases.

You are reminded that the University applies penalties to students who commit an academic offence, in
which case the Academic Offences Regulations will be used to deal with any cases of academic
misconduct including examination offences, plagiarism and other means of cheating to obtain an
advantage.
If you have an issue or complaint about the module, you should speak to your Module Leader, Tutor or
Course Leader informally in the first instance. Your Course Representative can also raise your
concerns at Course Committees, which take place each semester. If you are unable to resolve it
informally, you should refer to the Complaints Procedure which is outlined in the Student Handbook
(https://www.uwl.ac.uk/students/current-students/student-handbook) and consult the Students’ Union
about it. The University aims to ensure that issues are resolved informally as quickly as possible to
have minimum impact on your studies.

3.3 Getting support for your studies

Throughout your course of study, you will have access to a wide variety of sources of support
depending on your individual circumstances and needs. Your first point of call for getting general
academic support is your Personal Tutor. As well as approaching your Module Leader with any
questions specifically related to your module and your Course Leader with questions on your Course,
do contact your Personal Tutor for academic advice in relation your studies and your academic
development.
Apart from the University-wide support framework, which encompasses the Module Leaders, Course
Leader, the Subject Librarian and your Course Administrator, you will also have at your disposal the
UWL Engagement Team. The Engagement Team offers Academic Skills Workshops throughout the
year, helping you to develop skills relevant to your degree. Workshops include for instance Essay
Planning and Writing; Critical Thinking; Reflective Writing; Group Work and Presentation Skills.
Contact the Engagement Team at: Academic.Workshops@uwl.ac.uk
Maths Support, English Language support and One-to-one academic support opportunities are also
available. For information about all these services go to the Engagement Team’s website –
https://www.uwl.ac.uk/students/support-services-for-students/engagement-team

3.4 Student support

In addition to the support listed in the previous section, there is also more help offered by UWL Student
Support Services. These are located in The Street at St. Mary’s Road, Ealing campus, but offer drop-in
sessions at all UWL sites. They offer a wide range of support and advice services consisting of Student
Advice, and Funding & Immigration advice; Careers; Counselling; Disability/Mental Health; Inter-faith
Advisor; Placement & Employment; Volunteering; Student Welfare; and Scholarships and Bursaries.
Contact Student Services (general) for more information at:
Email: studentservices@uwl.ac.uk
Tel. 0208 231 2345.

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3.5 Module evaluation – have your say!
Towards the end of the module you will be invited to provide some anonymous feedback to the Module
Leader through an online survey. This is your opportunity to give some direct feedback about the
module through a series of questions and free text. Your constructive feedback will help the Module
Leader and teaching team to understand the module experience from your perspective and helps
inform the development of the module. At the end of the survey period, a response to the survey will
be available on Blackboard so that you can see exactly how your voice has been heard.

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