Courses Handbook 2010

307003 v.1 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
301011 v.2   Cultures, Identities, Texts 111 3.0 25.0
303483 v.4   Performance Studies 101 3.0 25.0
  50.0
Year 1 Semester 2
1536 v.7   Performance Studies 102 3.0 25.0
301012 v.4   Reading Cultural Representations 110 3.0 25.0
  50.0
Year 2 Semester 1
2592 v.8   Performing Genres 202 3.0 25.0
301013 v.3   Cultures, Identities, Texts 211 3.0 25.0
  50.0
Year 2 Semester 2
2593 v.10   Acting Systems 201 3.0 25.0
301014 v.3   Cultures, Identities, Texts 212 3.0 25.0
  50.0
Year 3 Semester 1
301015 v.3   Cultures, Identities, Texts 311 3.0 25.0
3549 v.8 #   International Theatre and Performance 301 3.0 25.0
  50.0
Year 3 Semester 2
301016 v.2   Cultures, Identities, Texts 312 3.0 25.0
3550 v.8 #   Performing Australia 302 3.0 25.0
  50.0
Year 4 Semester 1
  SELECT 1 ELECTIVE   25.0
  SELECT 1 OPTION   25.0
  50.0
Year 4 Semester 2
  SELECT 1 ELECTIVE   25.0
  SELECT 1 OPTION   25.0
  50.0
Optional Units (No Year Level Specified) Hrs/Wk Credit
308856 v.3   The Performer’s Voice 211 3.0 25.0
308857 v.3   Devising Performance 311 3.0 25.0
308858 v.2   Performance Studies 393-8 - Vocational Practice 3.0 25.0
3551 v.9   Technical Production for Performance 213 3.0 25.0
9349 v.9   The Performer’s Body 212 3.0 25.0
9351 v.7   Performance Studies 393-4 - Screen Acting 3.0 25.0
#      Two 393 units may be substituted with a 394 or 395 unit, to the value of two full units
N1      Only a selection of option units will be available in each semester
NB      Electives must be selected from within the School of Communication and Cultural Studies
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