MDDU-PERFS v.1 Performance Studies Double Degree Major (BA/BCom)
Major/Stream Overview
This major/stream is part of a larger course. Information is specific to the major/stream, please refer to the course for more information.
This double degree 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.
Major/Minor/Stream Organisation
Major/Stream Learning Outcomes
A graduate of this course can:
1. apply knowledge of the field of Performance Studies to creative practice, production, practice-led research and interpretation
2. critically analyse the elements of performance both in theory and practice to generate new knowledge and create original performance
3. conduct both theoretical and practice-led research that evaluates and synthesises diverse sources of information
4. articulate ideas, critically and practically, with an understanding of how voice, gesture, space and other staging techniques communicate meaning
5. operate appropriate theatre technology within creative productions
6. identify and initiate ways to develop their skills and experience in order to continue their learning and development; engage in critical and reflective practice
7. identify and apply international perspectives within the fields of performance and performance making
8. recognise the vital contribution of inter-cultural approaches to performance and performance making and demonstrate respect for cultural diversity
9. initiate individual and collaborative projects based on a sound knowledge of the principles of the Performance Studies field and best professional practice
Major Organisation Note
Electives must be selected from within the School of Communication and Cultural Studies.
| Course Structure | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 Semester 1 | |||||
| COMS1003 | v.1 | Culture to Cultures | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| THTR1001 | v.1 | Acting Fundamentals | 9.0 | 25.0 | |
| 50.0 | |||||
| Year 1 Semester 2 | |||||
| THTR1002 | v.1 | Devising Fundamentals | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| CWRI1003 | v.1 | Narrating Selves | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| OR | |||||
| COMS1005 | v.1 | Making Meanings | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 50.0 | |||||
| Year 2 Semester 1 | |||||
| THTR3006 | v.1 | Collaborative Theatre Practice | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| THTR2004 | v.1 | Voice for the Actor | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| OR | |||||
| THTR2002 | v.1 | Technical Theatre Fundamentals | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 50.0 | |||||
| Year 2 Semester 2 | |||||
| THTR2001 | v.1 | Acting | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| THTR2003 | v.1 | Movement for the Actor | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| OR | |||||
| THTR2002 | v.1 | Technical Theatre Fundamentals | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 50.0 | |||||
| Year 3 Semester 1 | |||||
| THTR3001 | v.1 | Devising Theatre | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| SELECT ELECTIVE UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: | 25.0 | ||||
| 50.0 | |||||
| Year 3 Semester 2 | |||||
| THTR3002 | v.1 | Professional Theatre Practice | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| SELECT ELECTIVE UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: | 25.0 | ||||
| 50.0 | |||||
| Year 4 Semester 1 | |||||
| THTR3003 | v.1 | International Theatre | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| SELECT ELECTIVE UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: | 25.0 | ||||
| 50.0 | |||||
| Year 4 Semester 2 | |||||
| THTR3004 | v.1 | Australian Theatre | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| SELECT ELECTIVE UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: | 25.0 | ||||
| 50.0 | |||||
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