Performing Arts Practice 1A (THTR10020)
Undergraduate level 1Points: 12.5On Campus (Southbank)
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: 16 December 2023