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 102	3.0	25.0
				50.0
Year 1 Semester 2
1536	v.7	Performance Studies 101	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
		SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF:		25.0
				50.0
Year 2 Semester 2
2593	v.10	Acting Systems 201	3.0	25.0
		SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF:		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
3551	v.9	Technical Production for Performance 213	3.0	25.0
9349	v.9	The Performer’s Body 212	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