PER3040

Writing/Performance (12 points)

(ARTS)

Leader: Peter Snow

Offered:
Clayton First semester 2004 (Day)
Clayton First semester 2005 (Day)

Synopsis:

Objectives: On successfully completing this subject students should be able to: 1. Write a clear and precise proposal for a possible future performance. 2. Initiate, research and create a detailed and theoretically informed performance work based on a proposal. 3. Develop a performance work from workshop stage through to public presentation. 4. Produce a clear and comprehensive performance text of a performance work. 5. Read, analyse and discuss the writing practices of selected performance practitioners. 6. Explain a range of theoretical ideas currently informing performance practice, both in engaging, live presentation and in clear and cogent written work.

Assessment: Participation: 25% + Performance project development (3000 words): 25% + Performance project presentation (3000 words): 25% + Performance texts and critique (3000 words): 25%

Contact Hours: 4 hours (1 x 2 hour seminar and a minimum of 2 hours of workshops and rehearsals) per week

Prerequisites: PER2000, PER2040