Writing Radical Performance (CWRI30015)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
Overview
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This subject engages with the theoretical, practical and technical aspects of script writing for performance. Through a rigorous examination of the work of key artists and writing from the 1960s onwards, students will devise concepts for radical performance and enhance their scriptwriting practice. Student will produce a critical essay and two scripts for performance: a solo piece or monologue; and a script for a collective; as well as workshopping their ideas in class.
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students should have:
- a sophisticated understanding of, and the ability to articulate, the conceptual relationship between historical developments and current approaches to radical scriptwriting for performance;
- engaged with key debates within the area of performance writing and live art to enhance an awareness of the social, cultural and political contexts that underpin their own work;
- the ability to independently devise, draft and develop multiple scriptwriting projects with a rigorous approach to creative writing methods, intellectual honesty and ethical values;
- demonstrated high-level analysis and close reading of a variety of critical and creative material with an emphasis on contemporary performance; and
- developed an understanding of the importance of workshopping as a creative and vocational tool wherein participants from diverse cultural backgrounds and disciplines communicate and collaborate.
Generic skills
At the completion of this subject, student should gain the following generic skills:
- the ability to prepare and present their ideas in both verbal and written mode at an intermediate level and in conformity to conventions of academic presentation;
- the ability to demonstrate teamwork through joint performance preparation and participation in discussion and workshopping;
- the ability to enhance their vocational writing skills and knowledge of communication techniques through the design and development of an original work for performance;
- the ability to give and respond to constructive feedback through workshopping and class discussion;
- research skills through competent use of the library and other information sources, defining areas of enquiry and effective methods of research; and
- the ability to demonstrate time management, independent organisation and planning.
Last updated: 14 March 2025
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
One of the following subjects:
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| CWRI20010 | Scripts for Contemporary Theatre | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| CWRI20009 | Writing for Screen | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
CRWI20006 Script for Performance; 106-091 Writing for Performance; 106-236 Script for Performance
Recommended background knowledge
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGL20030 | Modern and Contemporary Theatre | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
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: 14 March 2025
Assessment
Additional details
- Attendance and participation: It is compulsory that each student circulates via email a work-in-progress script (equivalent to 250 words) in weeks 7-11. Attendance and participation is also expected in the workshopping of classmates’ scripts (10%)
- A 1,500 word essay exploring a key artist and their technical and conceptual innovations in writing for performance, due in week 6 (30%)
- A 5 minute script for a solo performance or monologue (equivalent to 750 words), to be read/performed in class during weeks 9-11 (20%)
- A 1,500 word original script for performance, submitted during the examination period (40%)
- Hurdle requirement: Students must attend a minimum of 75% of tutorials in order to pass this subject. All pieces of written work must be submitted to pass this subject. Note: Assessment submitted late without an approved extension will be penalised at 10% per working day. In-class tasks missed without approval will not be marked.
Last updated: 14 March 2025
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Eddie Paterson Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Total 30 hours: a 1-hour lecture and a 1 hour tutorial for weeks 1-6 and a 2.5 hour workshop for weeks 7-12. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 4 March 2019 to 2 June 2019 Last self-enrol date 15 March 2019 Census date 31 March 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 10 May 2019 Assessment period ends 28 June 2019 Semester 1 contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours
Last updated: 14 March 2025
Further information
- Texts
- Subject notes
This subject is not available to students who have completed 106-091 Writing for Performance. This subject is available to Bachelor of Arts (Continuing) and Bachelor of Creative Arts students and may be credited towards a major in Creative Writing in either course. Bachelor of Creative Arts students can credit this subject to a major in Theatre Studies.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Major Creative Writing Breadth Track Creative Writing - Breadth options
This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:
- Bachelor of Biomedicine
- Bachelor of Commerce
- Bachelor of Design
- Bachelor of Environments
- Bachelor of Music
- Bachelor of Science
- Links to additional information
- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Please note Single Subject Studies via Community Access Program is not available to student visa holders or applicants
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
Last updated: 14 March 2025