Faculty of Education and Arts

School: WA 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.

  • Unit Title

    Foundations of Performance: History and Context
  • Unit Code

    PMA1001
  • Year

    2015
  • Enrolment Period

    1
  • Version

    1
  • Credit Points

    15
  • Full Year Unit

    N
  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus

Description

This unit reviews the historical evolution of theatre practice from ritual and ancient Greek to early 20th century. It serves to provide students with a rigorous background in theatre development and a global perspective on the role of theatre in specific cultural and political expressions. Students will explore different styles, influences and methodologies to conceive and generate creative practice.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Analyse theatre based on historical contexts.
  2. Demonstrate integration of these concepts into creative thought and practice.
  3. Describe the influences and developments on contemporary theatre and associated arts practice.
  4. Research and incorporate ideas into current thinking and creative practice.
  5. Understand the roles that political, financial and social contexts play in shaping movements in theatre.

Unit Content

  1. Contextualising current creative practice using historical and theoretical considerations.
  2. Research and communication skills appropriate to the context of performance.
  3. The associated socio-political and environmental influences on theatre and performance.
  4. The impact, evolution and application of a diverse range of styles and methodologies of performance practice.
  5. Theatre history overview from ritual to late modernity.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Lectures and workshops.

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.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
AssignmentWritten Assessment/s50%
Tutorial PresentationSpecial Research Project30%
ParticipationPreparation participation and engagement in tutorial discussion20%

Text References

  • ^ Schechner, R. (2012) Performance studies: An introduction. (2nd ed.). Routledge.
  • Willet, J. (1998). Brecht in context: Comparative approaches London: Methuen.
  • Schechner, R. (2002). Performance studies: An introduction. Routledge.
  • Willet, J. (1964). Brecht on theatre: The development of an aesthetic. London: Methuen.
  • Grotowski, J. (Ed.). (1991). Towards a poor theatre. London: Methuen Drama.
  • Braun, E. (1986). The director and the stage: From naturalism to Grotowski. London: Methuen.

^ Mandatory reference


Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

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.

Academic Misconduct

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:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

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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Faculty of Education and Arts

School: WA 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.

  • Unit Title

    Foundations of Performance: History and Context
  • Unit Code

    PMA1001
  • Year

    2015
  • Enrolment Period

    2
  • Version

    1
  • Credit Points

    15
  • Full Year Unit

    N
  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus

Description

This unit reviews the historical evolution of theatre practice from ritual and ancient Greek to early 20th century. It serves to provide students with a rigorous background in theatre development and a global perspective on the role of theatre in specific cultural and political expressions. Students will explore different styles, influences and methodologies to conceive and generate creative practice.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Analyse theatre based on historical contexts.
  2. Demonstrate integration of these concepts into creative thought and practice.
  3. Describe the influences and developments on contemporary theatre and associated arts practice.
  4. Research and incorporate ideas into current thinking and creative practice.
  5. Understand the roles that political, financial and social contexts play in shaping movements in theatre.

Unit Content

  1. Contextualising current creative practice using historical and theoretical considerations.
  2. Research and communication skills appropriate to the context of performance.
  3. The associated socio-political and environmental influences on theatre and performance.
  4. The impact, evolution and application of a diverse range of styles and methodologies of performance practice.
  5. Theatre history overview from ritual to late modernity.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Lectures and workshops.

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.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
AssignmentWritten Assessment/s50%
Tutorial PresentationSpecial Research Project30%
ParticipationPreparation participation and engagement in tutorial discussion20%

Text References

  • ^ Schechner, R. (2012) Performance studies: An introduction. (2nd ed.). Routledge.
  • Willet, J. (1998). Brecht in context: Comparative approaches London: Methuen.
  • Schechner, R. (2002). Performance studies: An introduction. Routledge.
  • Willet, J. (1964). Brecht on theatre: The development of an aesthetic. London: Methuen.
  • Grotowski, J. (Ed.). (1991). Towards a poor theatre. London: Methuen Drama.
  • Braun, E. (1986). The director and the stage: From naturalism to Grotowski. London: Methuen.

^ Mandatory reference


Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

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.

Academic Misconduct

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:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

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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