Handbook : Unit informationEdith Cowan University

School: Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts

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• Unit Title

  Final Independent Performance Making Project

• Unit Code

  PMA3005

• Year

  2017

• Enrolment Period

  1

• Version

  2

• Credit Points

  30

• Full Year Unit

  Y

• Mode of Delivery

  On Campus
  

• Unit Coordinator

  Dr Frances Anne BARBE

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Description

This unit is the culmination of three years of major study in performance making requiring the students to work in small groups to completely create an original work from research and conception to preparation, rehearsal and performance, implementing, writing, dramaturgical and directorial processes, and the role of the producer/arts manager. The unit will result in a public performance season.

Co-Requisite Rule

Students must be enrolled in course Y97

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

1. Confidently demonstrate high level awareness of the machinations of creating and producing work for public consumption.
2. Demonstrate a clear understanding of creative practice and collaborative process.
3. Demonstrate strong group management skills.
4. Perform at a high standard.
5. Project manage from beginning to end.
6. Understanding of marketing principles and application to target audiences.

Unit Content

1. Development of project concept and proposal both visual and written for effective collaboration.
2. Development the rehearsal process including engaging lighting, sound and music for effective presentation.
3. Examine the role of the director, dramaturg and production manager.
4. Marketing and promotion.
5. Project management timelines, scheduling, budgeting and managing people.
6. The art of presenting a pubic performance to high standards.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Lectures, workshops, rehearsals.

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

Core Reading(s)

• Van Erven, E. (2001). Community theatre : global perspectives. London, United Kingdom: Routledge.
• Fisher, J., & Shelton, B. (2002). Face to face: Making dance and theatre in the community. North Melbourne, Australia: Spinifex Press.
• Wallis, L. (2005). In good company : a manual for producing independent theatre. Redfern, Australia: Currency Press Pty. Ltd.
• Clifford, S. (1999). Making a leap : theatre for empowerment : a practical handbook for drama and theatre work with young people. London, United Kingdom: Jessica Kingsley Publishers.
• Keefe, J., & Murray, S. (2007). Physical theatres : a critical introduction. London; New York: Routledge.

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