Handbook : Unit informationEdith Cowan University

School: Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts

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.

Please note that given the circumstances of COVID-19, there may be some modifications to the assessment schedule promoted in Handbook for Semester 1 2020 Units. Students will be notified of all approved modifications by Unit Coordinators via email and Unit Blackboard sites. Where changes have been made, these are designed to ensure that you still meet the unit learning outcomes in the context of our adjusted teaching and learning arrangements.

• Unit Title

  Theatre Production 2

• Unit Code

  ACT2105

• Year

  2020

• Enrolment Period

  1

• Version

  1

• Credit Points

  15

• Full Year Unit

  N

• Mode of Delivery

  On Campus
  

• Unit Coordinator

  Ms Glenda LINSCOTT

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Description

This unit requires students to test and apply various acting processes and stage craft techniques to two theatre productions. The unit demands a high level of integration between the acting, voice and movement strands to create a compelling performance. Students are expected to engage with the research and contribute to the development of the work in rehearsal and performance with precision and astute attention to detail, so that their work enhances the entire production.

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded ACT2005

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

1. Create and sustain a believable character, responding organically to the content and form of the play and to scene partners.
2. Apply appropriate intermediate level vocal techniques to the creation of performance.
3. Perform with clear, well focused and reasonably detailed physical skills as they relate to the role and production.
4. Collaborate openly and creatively within the production and display a solid understanding of professional theatre practice and self-management.
5. Engage in self-reflection, displaying a solid understanding of process and integration of skills, and identify goals for improvement.

Unit Content

1. Theatre production (A): A heightened text play to stretch and challenge actors and encourage the testing of process.
2. Theatre production (B): A non-naturalistic genre play to stretch and challenge actors and encourage the testing of process.
3. Research and development.
4. Script analysis.
5. Character development, function and arc.
6. Rehearsal technique.
7. Integrate all actor processes, voice, movement and acting to the realization of the specific challenges of the text and production.
8. Mental reconnaissance.

Learning Experience

Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECU Blackboard.

For more information see the Semester Timetable

Additional Learning Experience Information

Rehearsals and performance for public in short season. Collegial and collaborative interaction with production students and staff.

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework 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.

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