Undergraduate - UnitATS1351 - Exploring performance

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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 William Peterson

Notes

Previously coded PER1040

Synopsis

An investigation of the elements that comprise a performance.

An overview of the technical departments involved in the theatre making process.
Selected scenes from contemporary playtexts or libretti, investigating a methodology of rehearsal, including exercises on action and character. The class will present showings of their scene work.

Assessment

Seminar/workshop participation: 30%
Written document (1000 words): 30%
Contribution to performance projects: 40%

Chief examiner(s)

Dr William Peterson

Contact hours

3 hours (1 x 1 hour lecture and 1 x 2 hour workshop) per week

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

Performance