CVL4040

Professional celebration of rites of passage

(ART)

Judy Watt

12 points + 3 hours per week + Second semester + Caulfield, Distance

Synopsis: This subject examines the nature of ceremony and ceremony as marking points of passage in life, especially weddings and funerals. The significance of ceremony for secular people is also raised. The subject is primarily practical, and covers interviewing clients and preparing the ceremony; choice of venue; constructing a eulogy or a talk for a wedding ceremony; incorporating musical and literary elements into the ceremony; dress, and the general notion of ceremonial theatre. There will also be an introduction to public speaking.

Assessment: Eulogy or obituary (2500 words): 25% + Critique of ceremonies observed (1000 words): 15% + Draft wedding ceremony (2500 words): 25% + Class presentation of ceremony - documentation (2000 words): 20%, - presentation: 15%