Undergraduate - UnitATS1289 - Voice and movement 1

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6 points, SCA Band 1, 0.125 EFTSL

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Level	Undergraduate
Faculty	Faculty of Arts
Offered	Clayton First semester 2012 (Day)
Coordinator(s)	Dr Barry Laing

Notes

Previously coded DTS1320

Synopsis

An introduction to the primary elements of performance practice with a particular focus on the movement of the body in space. Different body disciplines will be studied in the form of structured theatrical investigations utilising body, space and text. Students will be expected to undertake a research project engaging with movement-based practices and kinaesthetic awareness in performance.

Assessment

Performance project (1500 words): 40%
Class exercise (1000 words): 20%
Research project (1500 words): 40%

Chief examiner(s)

Professor Peter Snow

Contact hours

2 hours (1 x 2 hour workshop) per week

This unit applies to the following area(s) of study

Theatre