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Courses Handbook 2012

This handbook contains information for courses and units at Curtin in 2012.
Information for current year courses and units is available at Courses Handbook 2011.

307003 v.2 Performance Studies Double Degree Major

Introduction

This major provides students with practical theatre training as well as strong critical understanding of theatre and performance. Students are trained in all areas of theatre practice including performance, directing, writing for theatre, stage management and theatre management. Students study a variety of plays and gain an understanding of the different theoretical and historical influences that affect theatre and performance. They are given many opportunities to audition for and participate in public productions.

Course Structure Hrs/Wk Credit
Year 1 Semester 1
1536 v.7   Performance Studies 101 9.0 25.0
311922 v.1   Engaging in the Humanities 100 3.0 25.0
  50.0
Year 1 Semester 2
303483 v.4   Performance Studies 102 3.0 25.0
311923 v.1   Making Meanings 103 3.0 25.0
  OR  
311924 v.1   Narrating Selves 101 3.0 25.0
  50.0
Year 2 Semester 1
2592 v.8   Performing Genres 202 3.0 25.0
308856 v.3   The Performer's Voice 211 3.0 25.0
  OR  
3551 v.9   Technical Production for Performance 213 3.0 25.0
  50.0
Year 2 Semester 2
2593 v.10   Acting Systems 201 3.0 25.0
9349 v.9   The Performer’s Body 212 3.0 25.0
  OR  
3551 v.9   Technical Production for Performance 213 3.0 25.0
  50.0
Year 3 Semester 1
308857 v.3   Devising Performance 311 3.0 25.0
  SELECT 1 ELECTIVE   25.0
  50.0
Year 3 Semester 2
308858 v.3   Professional Performance Practice 314 4.0 25.0
  SELECT 1 ELECTIVE   25.0
  50.0
Year 4 Semester 1
3549 v.8 #   International Theatre and Performance 301 3.0 25.0
  SELECT 1 ELECTIVE   25.0
  50.0
Year 4 Semester 2
3550 v.8 #   Performing Australia 302 3.0 25.0
  SELECT 1 ELECTIVE   25.0
  50.0

#    Two 393 units may be substituted with a 394 or 395 unit, to the value of two full units

NB    Electives must be selected from within the School of Communication and Cultural Studies