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<p>In this unit, acting and music theatre students will be required to study and perform specific monologue and/or song repertoire from a variety of theatre genres. They will examine how to make the best choice of audition material, focus on a number of preparation methods, and examine protocols from the professional setting.</p>
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<p>•In this unit, Performing Arts students will be required to study and perform specific monologue, scene and/or song repertoire from a variety of theatre genres. They will examine how to make the best choice of audition material, focus on a number of preparation methods, and examine protocols from the professional setting. <br>
•Repertoire selection<br>
•Cold readings and scene preparation<br>
•Intimacy protocols for the arts industry<br>
•Audition preparation and portfolio<br>
•Casting processes for stage and screen<br>
•CV and biography writing for auditions and applications</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>In this unit, acting and music theatre students will be required to study and perform specific monologue and/or song repertoire from a variety of theatre genres. They will examine how to make the best choice of audition material, focus on a number of preparation methods, and examine protocols from the professional setting.</p>
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<p>•In this unit, Performing Arts students will be required to study and perform specific monologue, scene and/or song repertoire from a variety of theatre genres. They will examine how to make the best choice of audition material, focus on a number of preparation methods, and examine protocols from the professional setting. <br> •Repertoire selection<br> •Cold readings and scene preparation<br> •Intimacy protocols for the arts industry<br> •Audition preparation and portfolio<br> •Casting processes for stage and screen<br> •CV and biography writing for auditions and applications</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/pacac3005">100103 - Drama and Theatre Studies</a>
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=PAATC2003" target="_blank">PAATC2003</a>" / "<a href="/ords/r/dev/fed_occ/course?p6_code=PAATC2004" target="_blank">PAATC2004</a>"</p>
Corequisite
<p>must be enrolled in "<a href="/ords/r/dev/fed_occ/course?p6_code=CPPRO3103" target="_blank">CPPRO3103</a>"</p>
Exclusion
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>
Learning Outcomes
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K1
<p>Identify performing arts industry terminology</p>
K2
<p>Build approaches to performing arts employment</p>
K3
<p>Outline knowledge of arts practice in a casting environment</p>
K4
<p>Outline performing arts companies hiring processes, including audition and portfolio</p>
K5
<p>Identify the principles behind arts funding process</p>
K6
<p>Examine approaches to applied theatre</p>
S1
<p>Develop audition skills</p>
S2
<p>Explore cold reading methods</p>
S3
<p>Compare examples of audition and/or song material</p>
S4
<p>Investigate a varietyof acting approaches</p>
S5
<p>Adjust to critical feedback</p>
A1
<p>Show a personal connection to theatrical material in a professional setting</p>
A2
<p>Practice verbal and physical skills within the context of audition preparation</p>
A3
<p>Select personally appropriate audition material</p>
A4
<p>Perform solo material with autonomy</p>
A5
<p>Write a professionally focussed CV or biography</p>
A6
<p>Research applied theatre</p>
Assessment
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<p>Engagement in on-going workshops/tutorials</p>
<p>Studio Engagement</p>
<p>30-50%</p>
K1, K3, K4, K5, S1, S2, S4, S5, A2
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<p>Mock Audition Presentations</p>
<p>In-house Presentations</p>
<p>30-50%</p>
K2, K3, S3, S5, A1, A2, A3, A4
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<p>Compile an audition portfolio</p>
<p>Curated collection of monologues, with professional CV and Biography</p>
<p>10-30%</p>
K2, K6, S3, A3, A5, A6
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>
FedTASK
Description of FedTASK outcome
Level
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 1 - Students require directions and boundaries from mentor</p>
FedTASK 3: Critical Thinking and Creativity
The ability to work in complexity and ambiguity using imagination to create new ideas.
<p>Level 3 - Student works independently with limited guidance or works within self-determined guidelines appropriate to context</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.
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/pacac3005">100103 - Drama and Theatre Studies</a>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
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<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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