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 | |||||
| 1536 | v.7 | Performance Studies 101 | 3.0 | 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 308858 | v.3 | Professional Performance Practice 314 | 4.0 | 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
