Courses Handbook 2008

303554 v.2 Performance Studies 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
Majors, Streams or Other Core Components
1536 v.6   Performance Studies 112 3.0 25.0
2592 v.7   Performance Studies 211 - Tragedy and Comedy 3.0 25.0
2593 v.9   Performance Studies 212 - Stanislavski and Brecht 3.0 25.0
303483 v.3   Performance Studies 111 3.0 25.0
3549 v.7   Performance Studies 311 - International Theatre 3.0 25.0
3550 v.7   Performance Studies 312 - Recent Australian Theatre 3.0 25.0
  SELECT 1 OPTION   50.0
  200.0
Optional Units (No Year Level Specified) Hrs/Wk Credit
10088 v.5   Performance Studies 294 - Directing 3.0 25.0
308856 v.2   Performance Studies 393-6 - Voice 3.0 25.0
308857 v.2   Performance Studies 393-7 - Devised Theatre 3.0 25.0
308858 v.2   Performance Studies 393-8 - Vocational Practice 3.0 25.0
3551 v.8   Performance Studies 393-1 - Technical Theatre 3.0 25.0
9349 v.8   Performance Studies 393-2 - Movement 3.0 25.0
9351 v.7   Performance Studies 393-4 - Screen Acting 3.0 25.0
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