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This course provides students with a coherent knowledge of the performing arts and has strong links to industry. It seeks to unlock limitations and encourage creativity through practical enquiry. The inclusion of arts management alongside creative and technical skills make it particularly relevant for independent artists. The course combines theoretical and technical knowledge of performance through a series of core units, and the choice of a major suited to each students particular field. The Performance Making major explores original, self-devised and collaborative approaches to creating, producing and presenting independent contemporary performance projects. Students study devising, directing, movement and voice. These skills are applied to a series of productions including group performance, solo performance, site-specific production and final independent project. Students choose from an exciting range of electives such as acting, comic performance, playwriting, and puppetry. The Practice Transition major allows students to apply existing skills and knowledge to a series of independent performance projects and to the development of a major research project that culminates in an exegesis linking theory and practice. They have the option to undertake electives from any area at ECU. The Production and Design major provides students with a focused learning pathway. They develop the skills and experience required to engage in professional theatre practice. The major offers students intensive creative and technical training through professional production practices. This is achieved by undertaking leadership roles within their stream major on the annual repertoire of WAAPA productions across mainstream genres including Acting, Music Theatre, Dance Contemporary & Classical, Opera, Jazz and Contemporary Music. WAAPA's professionally staffed and equipped facilities provide the student with the opportunity to develop knowledge and experience through a highly practical and industry-oriented approach. The Contemporary music artist major is designed to meet the creative and production requirements of the contemporary music industry. It is centered on composition, music production and stagecraft, which are the key areas of focus for Contemporary music artists. These industry essential skills will enable the students to expand their creative, presentation and production skills through the development of original music utilizing advanced recording techniques culminating in the production of a catalogue of original works.
This course information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester. In particular please check the course requirements and the unit and unit set offerings, as these differ according to course delivery location.
Academic admission standard for the following entry pathways:
All applicants are required to attend an audition. This is inclusive of an interview component. Applicants will be assessed on their ability to meet the technical requirements of the course and their suitability for the industry.
Portfolio pathway applications are not accepted for this course.
Students are required to complete: a Core program of 4 Foundation units; plus an 8-unit Major and 4 related Special Skills units. This is supported by the selection of a supplementary program comprising of: a second Major; or a Minor plus Elective units; or Elective units. Note: The supplementary program is required to be approved by the Course Coordinator, and the second Major and Minor can be from within or outside the School.
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| ENG1205 * | Academic Research and Writing | 15 |
| BPA2545 | Arts Practice and the Internet | 15 |
| PAD3103 | Theory and Practice of Contemporary Performance | 15 |
| PAM2016 | Arts Management | 15 |
| Unit from Major | x 8 | 120 |
| Unit from Specialisation | x 4 Special Skill Units | 60 |
| Unit from Supplementary Program | x 8 | 120 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| PMA1005 | Voice Fundamentals | 15 |
| PMA2005 | Movement Fundamentals | 15 |
| PAM2103 | Theory of Directing | 15 |
| PMA3010 | Devising Physical Performance | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| Select 4 units from: | ||
| PAM1002 ^ | Technical Theatre 1 | 15 |
| PAM1008 ^ | Design Development for Performance | 15 |
| PAM1013 ^ | Theatre Workshop 1 | 15 |
| PAM1017 ^ | Vocal Technique 1 | 15 |
| PAM1029 ^ | Research and Computing Skills | 15 |
| PAM2103 ^ | Theory of Directing | 15 |
| PAM2102 ^ | Technical Theatre 2 | 15 |
| PAM2111 ^ | Physical Theatre - Physical Performance 1 | 15 |
| PAM2118 ^ | Dance Styles 2 | 15 |
| PAM2121 ^ | Playwriting Workshop 1 | 15 |
| PAM2130 ^ | Special Topics 1 | 15 |
| PAM3110 ^ | Jazz Dance | 15 |
| PAM3219 ^ | Acting for Camera | 15 |
| PAM3230 ^ | Improvisation for Performance | 15 |
| PMA2010 ^ | Comic Performance | 15 |
^ Core Option
* Students will be assessed to see if they have achieved the ECU minimum standard of English language proficiency in this unit. Students who don't meet the minimum standard will be provided with appropriate English language support and development.
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
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