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This unit 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.
This unit examines movement that is vital, present and unencumbered with personal habits, which is essential for the actor. Theatrical movement exercises such as the neutral mask series allow each actor to find a spontaneous physicality that is eloquent and balanced. Each actor explores in greater detail dance, expression, physical theatre to enable their physical form to support their acting, free of restriction and impeding habits.
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Movement classes and workshops in specialist movement studio or theatre, Small group activities, pair work and solo exercises, Tutorials, feedback and class discussions.
GS2 GRADING SCHEMA 2 Used for performance and/or practical based units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Project | In-depth Study of a Particular Movement Method |
| Exercise | Practical Study of Technical Movement Skills |
| Journal | Reflective Practice Journal |
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.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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This unit 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.
Using a variety of contemporary somatic practices this unit will further expand the students movement knowledge, physical confidence and seek to support full physical possibility of the actor. This unit enhances how the actor uses movement free of restriction and impeding habits for imaginative exploration, creation of original work and transformation work.
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Movement studio, intensive workshops, small group solo and duo exercises, video recording for analysis, in studio performance to students and staff. Self-reflection, observation and class feedback and discussion.
GS2 GRADING SCHEMA 2 Used for performance and/or practical based units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Participation ^ | In class commitment, attitude, self- management and progress in weekly classes/workshops. |
| Performance ^ | Presentation of technical skills or given movement tasks to an audience |
| Journal ^ | Completion of a movement journal |
^ Mandatory to Pass
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.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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