Research essay intended to contextualise the practice explored within the course (2000 words): 30%

Active participation in all the assigned exercises and tasks: 40%
Participation is assessed on the basis of active and positive involvement in the course, demonstrating steady progress within its framework, complying with workload expectations and submitting required work on time. Recommended reading will be available before the class commences, and supplemented during its progress.

Ongoing preparation and its documentation: 30%
i. The maintenance of a logbook/diary of the tasks assigned demonstrating an ability to be analytical and self-critical and not merely descriptive, showing evidence of research appropriate to acting techniques and character development;

ii. To be concluded at the end of the semester, with an evaluation which outlines the lessons learned and demonstrates an understanding of the actor's craft.

iii. Students will be individually interviewed half way through the semester and at its conclusion. Progress on the logbook/diary will be monitored on these occasions. The diary in its final form to be handed in on the Monday immediately following the last day of the teaching semester.