Handbook : Unit informationEdith Cowan University

School: Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts

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• Unit Title

  Theatre Production 4

• Unit Code

  ACT3106

• Year

  2021

• Enrolment Period

  1

• Version

  2

• Credit Points

  15

• Full Year Unit

  N

• Mode of Delivery

  On Campus
  

• Unit Coordinator

  Ms Glenda LINSCOTT

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Description

This capstone unit refines the skills of the actor to a professional working standard on challenging plays of different genres and styles. Students collaborate with visiting artists or staff directors, and production students and staff. They perform in a major theatrical production for the general public and are reviewed by professional critics.

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded ACT3006

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 the production.
3. Perform with strong, highly detailed and fully focused physical command in relation to the play and the 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. Practice a highly refined and embodied professional attitude and approach to theatre work and apply a sophisticated self-reflection process for integration of craft and future growth.

Unit Content

1. Theatre production: The final production will be chosen to showcase the graduating ensemble.
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.
8. Collaboration with director, other creatives and ensemble.
9. Working appropriately with audiences.
10. Publicity.
11. Self-reflection.

Learning Experience

Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECUs LMS

For more information see the Semester Timetable

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 School Progression Panel.

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