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 3

• Unit Code

  ACT3101

• 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

In this unit students perform in a theatre production and prepare an original self-directed or devised theatre performance. Through this experience students extend their performance skills to a standard commensurate with that of a professional actor.

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded ACT3001

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

1. Embody a refined process for developing a fully realised character while delivering a highly detailed and original performance according to the demands of the play and the production.
2. Embody vocal transformation through seamless integration of technically assured vocal skills according to the needs of the play and production.
3. Perform with strong highly detailed and fully focused physical command in relation to the play and production.
4. Integrate design, costume, sound and lights into an accomplished performance, and engage with audience in a sustained, sensitive and wholly appropriate way.
5. Exhibit high standards of professional practice through the combination of a sustained, generous and collaborative working process and continuous self-reflection for future improvement.

Unit Content

1. Theatre production: A classic or contemporary script chosen for actors to play in to the strengths.
2. Research and development.
3. Mental reconnaissance.
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.

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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