| Course code | LAO202 |
| Name of the course | Opera Class |
| Languages of instruction | estonian/english |
| Teaching staff | Ene Rindesalu, Liis Kolle, Rene Soom |
| Responsible staff member | Ene Rindesalu |
| Graded or pass/fail examinations | A | E | A | E |
| Semester | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
| ECTS | 4.00 | 4.00 | 4.00 | 4.00 |
| Total ECTS | 16 ECTS |
Course aims
Students acquire basic knowledge of acting techniques and role development, principles of role analysis and character preparation, and combine these skills with the use of voice. Musical and stage work on different roles and characters to highlight the student’s abilities as a soloist and ensemble member. Learning about make-up accessories, make-up techniques for different historical periods and methods of hair styling.
Learning outcomes
On completion of the subject, the student will:
- be able to perceive the connections between singing and acting;
- be able to analyse the role and create a character with the help of the director of the musical stage production;
- efficiently direct energy into the text and music, gestures and body movements, so that viewers could have a clear understanding of what to express;
- know the translation of works performed in foreign languages and sing with clear articulation:
- know how to listen to other ensemble members;
- understand that the work of a performing actor is always teamwork;
- be able to listen and observe other people’s performance and analyse it according to the learned criteria;
- be familiar with make-up accessories and make-up techniques of different historical periods as well as methods of hair styling.
