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This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required for an actor to use basic techniques for script analysis of dramatic text, with application to scenes and characters. It requires the ability to develop basic textual analysis skills and processes expected of an actor when interpreting texts for character development whilst preparing to peform a role. Performers such as actors are expected to increase their expertise over time with considerable skills practice of technical exercises accompanied with extensive rehearsal time. The unit applies to actors in the performing arts industry. No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Unit was previously coded CAPACT402.
Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECU's LMS
| Joondalup | Mount Lawley | South West (Bunbury) | |
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| Term 4 | Not Offered | 45 x 4 hour workshop | Not Offered |
For more information see the Semester Timetable
The learner must show evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage tasks and manage contingencies in the context of the job role. There must be demonstrated evidence that the learner has completed the following tasks: interpreted and analysed texts, applying appropriate techniques in performance. followed direction from relevant personnel, incorporating feedback into performance analysed a variety of contrasting texts within the requirements of the performance context analysed scripts, from no less than two contrasting published works
The learner must be able to demonstrate essential knowledge required to effectively do the task outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage the task and manage contingencies in the context of the work role. This includes knowledge of: the needs of the audience the script analysis process how to respond to different styles of text for character development and performance improvisation techniques that demonstrate creativity, spontaneity and imagination for characterisation protocols and conventions appropriate to the context of workshops and performances
Assessment must be in the form of: direct observation of the candidate in rehearsal and performance direct questioning combined with rehearsal third-party reports on performances (this will include reports from guests/visiting artists/directors) scenarios as a basis for discussion on issues and challenges that arise in the context of text analysis, character development, rehearsal and performance the review of a filmed repertoire Both practical skills and knowledge must be assessed. Simulated assessment environments must simulate the real-life performance environment with access to all the relevant venues, equipment and resources of those performance environments. Assessment must be conducted in a safe environment where evidence gathered demonstrates consistent performance of typical activities experienced in creative arts industry environments. The assessment environment must include access to: a range of relevant and current industry repertoire studios where rehearsal can be applied and discussed a range of texts and scripts of varying styles and appropriate persons for rehearsal No specialist vocational competency requirements for Assessors apply to this unit.
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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.
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.
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. Informal vivas may be conducted as part of an assessment task, where staff require further information to confirm the learning outcomes have been met. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant School Progression Panel.
Integrity is a core value at Edith Cowan University, and it is expected that ECU students complete their assessment tasks honestly and with acknowledgement of other people's work as well as any generative artificial intelligence tools that may have been used. This means that assessment tasks must be completed individually (unless it is an authorised group assessment task) and any sources used must be referenced.
Breaches of academic integrity can include:
Copying the words, ideas or creative works of other people or generative artificial intelligence tools, without referencing in accordance with stated University requirements. Students need to seek approval from the Unit Coordinator within the first week of study if they intend to use some of their previous work in an assessment task (self-plagiarism).
Working with other students and submitting the same or substantially similar work or portions of work when an individual submission was required. This includes students knowingly providing others with copies of their own work to use in the same or similar assessment task(s).
Organising a friend, a family member, another student or an external person or organisation (e.g. through an online website) to complete or substantially edit or refine part or all of an assessment task(s) on their behalf.
Using or having access to unauthorised materials in an exam or test.
Serious outcomes may be imposed if a student is found to have committed one of these breaches, up to and including expulsion from the University for repeated or serious acts.
ECU's policies and more information about academic integrity can be found on the student academic integrity website.
All commencing ECU students are required to complete the Academic Integrity Module.
In some circumstances, Students may apply to their Unit Coordinator to extend the due date of their Assessment Task(s) in accordance with ECU's Assessment, Examination and Moderation Procedures - for more information visit https://askus2.ecu.edu.au/s/article/000001386.
Students may apply for Special Consideration in respect of a final unit grade, where their achievement was affected by Exceptional Circumstances as set out in the Assessment, Examination and Moderation Procedures - for more information visit https://askus2.ecu.edu.au/s/article/000003318.
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