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Writing for Performance 1 (Solo) (THTR90019)

Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Southbank)

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Overview

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In this practice-based subject the student writer undertakes a range of writing classes and exercises with the aim of developing techniques for the generation and structuring of original material for live performance; in working to a brief in diverse professional circumstances; and in evolving an individual creative vision.

Students engage in frequent and fast writing practice using different forms of writing (e.g. narrative driven plot, montage, reaction, dream-writing, comedic, verbatim, poetic metaphor, adaption) and starting from different kinds of stimuli (theme, event, idea, visual image, live observation, character descriptions, imagination, existing play). The length of written pieces will vary from very short to medium length over the course of the subject.

Focus will be given to explorations of form and content, and to new challenges to writing form and content provoked by international and Australian contexts and examples. Students will read and workshop each other’s pieces and from time to time there will be master classes with visiting professional playwrights.

Intended learning outcomes

On completion of this subject, students should be able to:

  • demonstrate an ability to write for performance individually and in diverse ways at a high standard;
  • demonstrate the capacity to respond in writing creatively, imaginatively and rigorously to diverse stimuli and by means of diverse processes;
  • demonstrate an advanced understanding of the building blocks of dramatic and other forms of writing for performance;
  • demonstrate the ability to write in new forms;
  • work productively and creatively at various levels, both as an individual and as a team member, in a wide variety of performing artist environments;
  • demonstrate skills in the gathering and organisation of research materials;
  • effectively document the creative process.

Generic skills

On completion of this subject the student will be able to:

  • demonstrate the capacity to evaluate and synthesise data and other information;
  • demonstrate an ability to access data and other information from a range of sources;
  • demonstrate an advanced ability to discourse on artistic practice in the context of wider aesthetic, social and historical domains;
  • demonstrate an ability to apply relevant research processes to specific cultural practice;
  • demonstrate the ability to communicate in oral and written form;
  • demonstrate the capacity for critical thinking.

Last updated: 31 January 2024

Eligibility and requirements

Prerequisites

None

Corequisites

None

Non-allowed subjects

THTR70008 Writing for Performance 1 (Solo)

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: 31 January 2024

Assessment

DescriptionTimingPercentage

Ongoing participation in class work, readings, workshops and discussions

  • 12.5 hours (of work required)
Throughout the teaching period10%

Portfolio of writing works

  • 5000 words (equivalent)
During the assessment period90%

Last updated: 31 January 2024

Dates & times

  • Semester 1
    CoordinatorRaimondo Cortese
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Southbank)
    Contact hours72 hours of performance writing classes
    Total time commitment170 hours
    Teaching period26 February 2024 to 26 May 2024
    Last self-enrol date 8 March 2024
    Census date 3 April 2024
    Last date to withdraw without fail 3 May 2024
    Assessment period ends21 June 2024

    Semester 1 contact information

    Raimondo Cortese: rcortese@unimelb.edu.au

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Last updated: 31 January 2024

Further information

  • Texts

    Prescribed texts

    There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.

  • Related Handbook entries

    This subject contributes to the following:

    TypeName
    CourseMaster of Theatre (Writing)

Last updated: 31 January 2024