Proposal (1st Draft)

For my specific unit I propose to look into Stand up comedy and, more so, focus around a question such as 'What is it to be a Stand up comic?' or 'What methods are used by Stand up comedians and how can they be applied?' To do so I shall study the work of a variation of different comedians, such as Frankie Boyle and Russell Howard, including their beliefs and ideologies. Over a five week period I hope to adapt these beliefs and methods into a routine that I am able to perform as part of a Gallery evening or within a Comedy Club.


By completing this specific unit I hope to expand and vary my performing skills and learn the secrets of what it is to be seen as 'funny'. My main concern is that when I finally perform, the audience may not react the way I expect them too however I realise that is part of learning 'what it is to be a Stand up comic'.


My work will be largely independent as I plan to perform the routine alone however I will be working closely with my Mentor Mr Nobel to make sure I am focused around my aims and occasionally with a limited number of friends and family members to see what parts of my routine work well and which do not.


As a starting point for my specific unit and routine, I plan to use and exaggerate stories of my life including relatable relationships such as parents siblings and current and ex-partners. I also hope to use, effectively and appropriately, recent stories from the news.

Week 1	Research Comedians and beliefs
Week 2	Decide and Focus on a set of beliefs and begin to develop routine
Week 3	Gather feedback from friends and Family
Week 4	Final routine preparations
Week 5	Perform routine at a Gallery or Comedy Club