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<p>This unit builds on the foundation of practice developed in Studio 1. It is divided into two strands: Acting and Music Theatre/Theatre Practice.<br><br>
Acting: Building on foundational skills begun in Semester 1, this unit will focus on translating and applying these skills to the written text. Students will learn a variety of strategies for approaching written texts, beginning with a fundamental grounding in text analysis: how a text may be examined and mined for relevant information; how this information can be ordered and translated into rehearsal strategies, and how it may be used in developing performance.<br><br>
Theatre Practice: Music Theatre/Theatre Practice is the component of the unit where students explore, in a practice-based way, how acting processes evolve into performance. Students will participate in performance projects that culminate in small studio-based showings of work.</p>
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<p>Acting: Students will examine concepts such as Given Circumstance, Action/Objective, Character and apply these concepts to dramatic texts during studio-based practice. They will develop personal rehearsal strategies, create authentic connection to text-based characters and investigate how improvisation may be used to evolve performance. Scene-work will become the focus of in-class studio-based learning. <br><br>
Music Theatre/Theatre Practice: In Music Theatre/Theatre Practice students consolidate acting skills through a focus on small text-based studio performances. Undertaking the journey of rehearsals enables students to develop coherent and incremental acting strategies as they apply to text-based scripts. <br><br>
Topics may include:<br>
• Improvisation in text-based rehearsals<br>
• Analysis of dramatic and musical text<br>
• Given Circumstance<br>
• Actions and Objectives<br>
• Building a Character<br>
• Scenic Elements<br>
• Rehearsal Strategies</p>
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<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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Unit description
<p>This unit builds on the foundation of practice developed in Studio 1. It is divided into two strands: Acting and Music Theatre/Theatre Practice.<br><br> Acting: Building on foundational skills begun in Semester 1, this unit will focus on translating and applying these skills to the written text. Students will learn a variety of strategies for approaching written texts, beginning with a fundamental grounding in text analysis: how a text may be examined and mined for relevant information; how this information can be ordered and translated into rehearsal strategies, and how it may be used in developing performance.<br><br> Theatre Practice: Music Theatre/Theatre Practice is the component of the unit where students explore, in a practice-based way, how acting processes evolve into performance. Students will participate in performance projects that culminate in small studio-based showings of work.</p>
Unit content
<p>Acting: Students will examine concepts such as Given Circumstance, Action/Objective, Character and apply these concepts to dramatic texts during studio-based practice. They will develop personal rehearsal strategies, create authentic connection to text-based characters and investigate how improvisation may be used to evolve performance. Scene-work will become the focus of in-class studio-based learning. <br><br> Music Theatre/Theatre Practice: In Music Theatre/Theatre Practice students consolidate acting skills through a focus on small text-based studio performances. Undertaking the journey of rehearsals enables students to develop coherent and incremental acting strategies as they apply to text-based scripts. <br><br> Topics may include:<br> • Improvisation in text-based rehearsals<br> • Analysis of dramatic and musical text<br> • Given Circumstance<br> • Actions and Objectives<br> • Building a Character<br> • Scenic Elements<br> • Rehearsal Strategies</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Education, Arts & Community
Discipline:
Arts Academy
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/cppsa1002">100103 - Drama and Theatre Studies</a>
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 2</strong><p>Ballarat - Camp St (On Campus)</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Requisites
Prerequisite
<p>must have completed all of "<a href="/ords/r/dev/fed_occ/course?p6_code=CPPSA1001" target="_blank">CPPSA1001</a>" / "<a href="/ords/r/dev/fed_occ/course?p6_code=CPPSD1001" target="_blank">CPPSD1001</a>" / "<a href="/ords/r/dev/fed_occ/course?p6_code=CPPSV1001" target="_blank">CPPSV1001</a>"</p>
Corequisite
<p>must be enrolled in all of "<a href="/ords/r/dev/fed_occ/course?p6_code=CPPSD1002" target="_blank">CPPSD1002</a>" / "<a href="/ords/r/dev/fed_occ/course?p6_code=CPPSV1002" target="_blank">CPPSV1002</a>"</p>
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None
Learning outcomes
Learning outcomes
<p>On successful completion of this unit, students are expected to gain the following [K]nowledge, [S]kills and [A]pplication of knowledge & skills</p>
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K1
<p>Identify elements of the actor's approach to text.</p>
K2
<p>Examine processes involved in preparing a text for rehearsal.</p>
K3
<p>Explore the link between improvisation and text-based material.</p>
K4
<p>Define collaborative dimensions of the rehearsal process.</p>
K5
<p>Understand how rehearsals evolve into performance.</p>
K6
<p>Explore a sense of self and authenticity in the work.</p>
S1
<p>Compile an annotated script.</p>
S2
<p>Practice taking creative risks and initiating a sense of self and authenticity in the work.</p>
S3
<p>Illustrate basic strategies for rehearsing scenes.</p>
S4
<p>Show a relationship between text and the use of space in rehearsal and performance.</p>
S5
<p>Rehearse and perform effectively as an ensemble member.</p>
A1
<p>Demonstrate rehearsal strategies based on extracting information from a script, using given circumstance, action/objective, character, and the effective communication of themes and ideas.</p>
A2
<p>Show a capacity to evolve previous work practices into a coherent rehearsal methodology.</p>
A3
<p>Transform rehearsal activities into communicable performance outcomes.</p>
A4
<p>Produce examples of text analysis.</p>
A5
<p>Communicate an authentic personal response to the work through discussion and practice.</p>
Assessment
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<p>Participation and engagement in studio practice of Acting and Theatre Practice.</p>
<p>Demonstration of continuous learning in class, showing evidence of growing application of skills and knowledge through embodied participation and technique and skill presentations.</p>
<p>40-50%</p>
K1, K2, K3, K4, K5, K6, S2, S3, S5, A3, A5
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<p>Work in progress is to be presented which demonstrates critical reflection and interpretation of information through physical and vocal expression.</p>
<p>In-house studio performances.</p>
<p>30-40%</p>
K5, K6, S2, S4, A1, A2, A5
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<p>Ongoing critical reflection and written responses to learning experiences throughout the semester.</p>
<p>Acting workbook and Reflective Journal</p>
<p>20-30%</p>
S1, A4
Supplementary assessment available:
Yes
Supplimentary assessment information:
<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
FedTASK
FedTASK
<p>Federation University recognises that students require key transferable employability skills to prepare them for their future workplace and society. FedTASKs (<strong>T</strong>ransferable <strong>A</strong>ttributes <strong>S</strong>kills and <strong>K</strong>nowledge) provide a targeted focus on five key, transferable Attributes, Skills, and Knowledge that are embedded within curriculum, developed gradually towards successful measures and interlinked with cross-discipline and co-operative learning opportunities.</p>
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FedTASK 1: Interpersonal
The ability to effectively communicate, interact and work with others both individually and in groups.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK 2: Leadership
The ability to apply professional skills and behaviours in leading others.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK 3: Critical Thinking and Creativity
The ability to work in complexity and ambiguity using imagination to create new ideas.
<p>Level 1 - Students require directions and boundaries from mentor</p>
FedTASK 4: Digital Literacy
The ability to work fluently across a range of tools and applications to achieve a range of skills.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK 5: Sustainable and Ethical Mindset
The ability to consider and assess the consequences and impact of ideas and actions in enacting ethical and sustainable decisions.
<p>Level 1 - Students require directions and boundaries from mentor</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Education, Arts & Community
Discipline:
Arts Academy
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/cppsa1002">100103 - Drama and Theatre Studies</a>
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 2</strong><p>Ballarat - Camp St (On Campus)</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Disclaimer
<em>Information in the Federation Handbook is correct at the time of publication. The University reserves the right to alter any course, unit, procedure or fee.</em>
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