Handbook : Unit informationEdith Cowan University

School: Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts

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• Unit Title

  Practical Project: Solo

• Unit Code

  PMA2001

• Year

  2016

• Enrolment Period

  2

• Version

  2

• Credit Points

  15

• Full Year Unit

  N

• Mode of Delivery

  On Campus
  

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Description

This unit looks at the journey of the performer across the spectrum of creating, producing and presenting contemporary solo performances. Students are introduced to a range of theories, methodologies and makers specific to solo performance. It will build the students capacity to generate and realise their own creative performance paths through exploring different creative processes.

Co-Requisite Rule

Students must be enrolled in course Y97

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

1. Conceptualise and prioritise creative ideas.
2. Design processes that successfully demonstrate creative ideas.
3. Realise individual ideas as a performance outcome.
4. Self-evaluate own/peer processes and performance outcomes.

Unit Content

1. Development of a short solo performance piece.
2. Devising techniques.
3. Documenting and articulation of ideas in a coherent manner that enables successful performance.
4. Examining the various roles to realise performance such as the role of producer, the presenter and others.
5. Multi-faceted evaluation of all process and performance elements.
6. Solo practitioners and their repertoire.
7. Understanding of self direction and appraisal as a performance maker.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Lectures, workshops, masterclasses

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.

^ Mandatory to Pass

Text References

• ^ Young, J.R. (1989). Acting solo: The art of one-man shows. Orange, CA: Past Times Pub Co.
• ^ Kearns, M. (2005). The solo performer's journey: From the page to the stage. Portsmouth, NH: Heinemann.
• ^ Klypchak, C. (2009). Salient negotiations: Devising and surviving as alternative theatre artists in the 21st century. Saarbrucken, Germany: VDM Verlag Dr. Muller.
• ^ Catron, L.E. (2009). The power of one: The solo play for playwrights, actors and directors. Portsmouth, NH: Heinemann.
• Bicat, T., Barker, C., & Baldwin, C. (2002). Devised and collaborative theatre: A practical guide. Wiltshire, United Kingdom: Crowood Press.
• Callery, D. (2002). Through the body: A practical guide to physical theatre. New York, NY: Routledge.
• Oddey, A. (1994). Devising theatre: A practical and theoretical handbook. London; New York, NY: Routledge.

^ Mandatory reference

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