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Performing Arts Practice 1A (THTR10020)
Undergraduate level 1Points: 12.5On Campus (Southbank)
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- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
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Semester 1
Overview
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This subject is delivered via 3 modules - Module One: Theatre Skills; Module Two: Practical Project and Module Three: Studio-Based Practice.
Module One:
Theatre Skills
Students will be instructed a range of required skills and processes commonly expected of all production personnel. Class will take the form of lecture/demonstrations followed by individual or group, practical tasks. Topic covered will including, a “typical” production process, safety practices, plan reading, theatre etiquette and terminology, markup techniques, props table setup, electrical safety, LX rigging, mechanist skills theatre safety and manual handling
Module Two:
Practical project
This module will provide students with an opportunity to collaborate in the realising of a performance piece. The first year cohort will be divided into groups of approximately 4-6 people and provided with a stimulus. Each group will work in a collegial and collaborative manner to devise a response to the stimulus with an outcome that can that will be viewed by an audience of their peers.
Module Three:
Studio-Based Practice assigned to a project within a variety of roles offered.
The module will enable students to be assigned to a practical studio based project in a designated minor role to assist with the development, application and/or design of a practical element that relates to their major, within the context of a studio-based project.
Intended learning outcomes
Module One:
On successful completion of this module students should have a broad understanding of common theatre production processes and practices and be able to safely and effectively undertake tasks commonly expected of all production personnel.
Module Two:
On successful completion of this module students will be able to apply knowledge gained from the first module.
Participants of this module will work as a member of a team and produce a performance that can be viewed by an audience of peers.
Module Three:
At the end of this Module the students should have had a ‘hands-on’ experience within their area of study and the opportunity to learn through both individual and peer practical engagement.
Generic skills
On completing this subject students will be able to:
• work at various levels, both as an individual and as a team member, in a wide variety of visual/performing artistic environments;
• exhibit extensive theoretical and practical knowledge of their discipline including relevant professional knowledge, skills, discipline and ethics as they relate to a practising visual/performing artist;
• demonstrate practical skills in respect of critical analysis, problem solving, report writing, team work and oral and written communication.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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THTR10008 | Introduction to Production Processes | Semester 1 (On Campus - Southbank) |
12.5 |
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Additional details
Student participation (ongoing) - 10%
Module One:
Practical weekly tasks (500 words or equivalent), Week 6, - 10%
Workbook (500 words or equivalent), Week 10, - 10%
Module Two:
An essay clearly articulating the dramaturgical reasoning behind the devised work, your individual input and a self-reflection on the process and final product (1,000 words or equivalent) , Week 6, - 30%
Module Three:
Self-reflective written report (2,000 words or equivalent), Week 12, - 40%
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Mode of delivery On Campus (Southbank) Contact hours 34 Teaching period 27 February 2017 to 28 May 2017 Last self-enrol date 10 March 2017 Census date 31 March 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 May 2017 Assessment period ends 23 June 2017 Semester 1 contact information
Time commitment details
150
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
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Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
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This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production)
Last updated: 3 November 2022