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Acknowledgement of Country We respectfully acknowledge the Indigenous Elders, custodians, their descendants and kin of this land past and present. Unit study package code: THTR1002 Mode of study: Internal Tuition pattern summary: Note: For any specific variations to this tuition pattern and for precise information refer to the Learning Activities section. Seminar: 1 x 3 Hours Weekly This unit does not have a fieldwork component. Credit Value: 25.0 Pre-requisite units: Nil Co-requisite units: Nil Anti-requisite units: THTR5006 (v.0) Devising Fundamentals or any previous version Result type: Grade/Mark Approved incidental fees: Information about approved incidental fees can be obtained from our website. Visit fees.curtin.edu.au/incidental_fees.cfm for details. Unit coordinator: Title: Dr Name: Teresa Izzard Phone: 08 9266 3347 Email: [email protected] Location: Building: 209 - Room: 312 Consultation times: By arrangement Teaching Staff: Name: Caitlin Beresford-Ord Phone: 0401021953 Email: caitlin.beresford-[email protected] Location: Building: 208 - Room: 428 Administrative contact: Name: MCCA Teaching Support Team Phone: 9266 7598 Email: HUM-[email protected] Location: Building: 208 - Room: 428 Learning Management System: Blackboard (lms.curtin.edu.au) Unit Outline THTR1002 Devising Fundamentals Semester 2, 2016 Faculty of Humanities Department of Communication and Cultural Studies THTR1002 Devising Fundamentals Bentley Campus 15 Jul 2016 Department of Communication and Cultural Studies, Faculty of Humanities Page: 1 of 12 CRICOS Provider Code 00301J The only authoritative version of this Unit Outline is to be found online in OASIS

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Acknowledgement of Country We respectfully acknowledge the Indigenous Elders, custodians, their descendants and kin of this land past and present.

Unit study package code: THTR1002

Mode of study: Internal

Tuition pattern summary: Note: For any specific variations to this tuition pattern and for precise information refer to the Learning Activities section.

Seminar: 1 x 3 Hours Weekly

This unit does not have a fieldwork component.

Credit Value: 25.0

Pre-requisite units: Nil

Co-requisite units: Nil

Anti-requisite units: THTR5006 (v.0) Devising Fundamentals or any previous version

Result type: Grade/Mark

Approved incidental fees: Information about approved incidental fees can be obtained from our website. Visit fees.curtin.edu.au/incidental_fees.cfm for details.

Unit coordinator: Title: DrName: Teresa IzzardPhone: 08 9266 3347Email: [email protected]: Building: 209 - Room: 312Consultation times: By arrangement

Teaching Staff: Name: Caitlin Beresford-OrdPhone: 0401021953Email: [email protected]: Building: 208 - Room: 428

Administrative contact: Name: MCCA Teaching Support TeamPhone: 9266 7598Email: [email protected]: Building: 208 - Room: 428

Learning Management System: Blackboard (lms.curtin.edu.au)

Unit Outline

THTR1002 Devising Fundamentals Semester 2, 2016

Faculty of Humanities Department of Communication and Cultural Studies

THTR1002 Devising Fundamentals Bentley Campus 15 Jul 2016 Department of Communication and Cultural Studies, Faculty of Humanities

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Syllabus This unit introduces both practical and theoretical approaches to understanding and creating contemporary theatre specifically focussing on devising. Students will incorporate practical processes and theoretical material to gain a critical understanding of devising techniques and processes and will apply them to the rehearsal and presentation of an original devised work. Attending performances at the Hayman Theatre will be central to the experience of this unit. Students will apply the processes and skills of contemporary theatre practitioners to the rehearsal and presentation of an original devised work. They will extend their performance practice through active participation in the Hayman Theatre Company performance season and will attend a variety of performance pieces. They will develop a critical mind enabling them to offer sophisticated critique and analysis of their own and a range of different theatre-making processes.

Introduction Welcome to Devising Fundamentals! This unit offers you a wealth of practical and theoretical learning opportunities that culminate in the creation of an original devised work. It will extend on the work you have done in Acting Fundamentals where you worked with existing texts. We encourage Devising Fundamentals students to be active members of the Hayman Theatre Company by attending the Upstairs Shows and the 'In The Foyer With...' feedback forums.

 

Unit Learning Outcomes All graduates of Curtin University achieve a set of nine graduate attributes during their course of study. These tell an employer that, through your studies, you have acquired discipline knowledge and a range of other skills and attributes which employers say would be useful in a professional setting. Each unit in your course addresses the graduate attributes through a clearly identified set of learning outcomes. They form a vital part in the process referred to as assurance of learning. The learning outcomes tell you what you are expected to know, understand or be able to do in order to be successful in this unit. Each assessment for this unit is carefully designed to test your achievement of one or more of the unit learning outcomes. On successfully completing all of the assessments you will have achieved all of these learning outcomes.

Your course has been designed so that on graduating we can say you will have achieved all of Curtin's Graduate Attributes through the assurance of learning process in each unit.

On successful completion of this unit students can: Graduate Attributes addressed

1 Examine how the theories, concepts and practices of contemporary theatre manifest in performance

2 Engage in skills-based workshops and reflexive practice

3 Create original work in a collaborative environment

4 Articulate technical and design choices

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Curtin's Graduate Attributes

Learning Activities This unit shifts during the semester from a lecture and seminar delivery style to a more workshop-based one. This shift reflects the process of extracting skills and processes from contemporary theatre practitioners and applying them to creating your own original work. The unit encourages regular use of peer and tutor feedback in class as well as formal and informal reflexive practice. Although there is time allocated for rehearsal in class it is expected that students will arrange their own rehearsal schedules towards the end of semester. The final assessment is in the form of a supported performance that will include some sessions with the Hayman Theatre Production Coordinator or other authorised party.

Learning Resources Recommended texts

You do not have to purchase the following textbooks but you may like to refer to them.

l Harvie, Jen and Andy Lavender, eds. Making Contemporary Theatre. Manchester: Manchester University Press, 2010. Print

l Murray, Simon and John Keefe, Physical Theatres: A Critical Introduction. Oxford: Routledge, 2007. Print.

l Mermikides, Alex and Jackie Smart, Devising in Process. Baskingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan, 2010. Print.

l Keefe, John and Simon Murray, Physical Theatres: A Critical Reader. Oxford: Routledge, 2007. Print.

Other resources

Readings will be available through your tutor. You are expected to compile your own record of the practical material delivered.

Assessment Assessment schedule

Detailed information on assessment tasks

Apply discipline knowledge Thinking skills (use analytical skills to solve problems)

Information skills (confidence to investigate new ideas)

Communication skills Technology skillsLearning how to learn (apply principles learnt to new situations) (confidence to tackle unfamiliar problems)

International perspective (value the perspectives of others)

Cultural understanding (value the perspectives of others)

Professional Skills (work independently and as a team) (plan own work)

Find out more about Curtin's Graduate attributes at the Office of Teaching & Learning website: ctl.curtin.edu.au

Task Value % Date DueUnit Learning Outcome(s)

Assessed

1Essay 30 percent Week: 10

Day: Friday Time: 16:00

1

2Investigation 20 percent Week: 7

Day: Friday Time: 16:00

1,2,4

3Presentation 50 percent Week: 14

Day: Friday Time: 16:00

2,3,4

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1. All students must complete a declaration PRIOR to submitting their first assessment for each enrolled unit, which confirms that they are submitting their own, original work. This declaration must be made via the test provided in Blackboard.

Essay (30%)

1200 words

Research a contemporary theatre practitioner of your choice and address the following:

Articulate the rehearsal processes of a contemporary theatre practitioner (use either the practitioners highlighted in class or one agreed on with your tutor). Using evidence of their productions, describe and discuss three ways their theatre making processes inform, or are discernible in, their performance work. Use the readings, class content, your journal entries and any other relevant research (e.g. visual references, interviews or reviews to illustrate your points) to contextualise your discussion.

Your essay should include and will be assessed according to the following criteria:

l An introduction that gives a brief overview of your practitioner's rehearsal processes. The final sentence of your opening paragraph should be a thesis statement that proposes your contention as to the imprint of their process in their body of work.

l Three supporting paragraphs which each: l Describe a different key element of their theatre making process l Discuss the degree to which this is discernible in their body of work l Substantiate your claim with evidence

l A final paragraph that concludes with a synthesisation of your evidence and clarification of your main points and any further overall assertions about the links between process and performance.

l Logical transitions between your paragraphs.

Due Date: Friday 7th October

Referencing style is APA 6th Ed.

Turnitin Direct

Assessments must be submitted via the relevant Turnitin Direct submission point in Blackboard, which will have two parts to allow for a DRAFT and FINAL submission.

l The Draft submission part will allow submissions, for which you will receive formative feedback from Turnitin in the form of an Originality report. This submission will NOT be marked.

l The Final submission part will allow only ONE submission which will be marked and late submissions are allowed as per the late assessment policy.

 

2. Investigation (20%)

2 x 500 words

This unit encourages you to be reflexive practitioners (i.e. practitioners who reflect on their working processes) and this assessment task aims to capture that process. Part of this is documenting the material presented to you in class for application to your own practice. This assignment requires you to formally document a Robert Lepage OR Anne Bogart exercise AND a Jacques Lecoq OR a Frantic Assembly exercise.

Formally document two class processes or exercises and reflect on them using the following format:

l Title / Origin (Where / who is it from?) l Aim (Why did you do it? Be aware that this may be clarified during the process of documentation.) l Process (What did you do? How was it facilitated? Feel free to draw as well as write in this section.) l Reflection (What was your experience? How could you apply this material?)

Due Date: Friday 16th September

Referencing style is APA 6th Ed.

Turnitin Direct

Assessments must be submitted via the relevant Turnitin Direct submission point in Blackboard, which will have two parts to allow for a DRAFT and FINAL submission.

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l The Draft submission part will allow submissions, for which you will receive formative feedback from Turnitin in the form of an Originality report. This submission will NOT be marked.

l The Final submission part will allow only ONE submission which will be marked and late submissions are allowed as per the late assessment policy.

3. Presentation (50%)

Throughout the unit you will be exposed to devising processes as well as engaging in skill-based workshops. This assessment task gives you the opportunity to apply these processes and practise these skills in a collaborative environment by making your own work.

Devise and document a 7-10 minute original piece of contemporary theatre in small groups (4/5) using one of the three following sources as inspiration:

l The theme of VISION (or another appoved theme) l The fairy tale: Hansel and Gretel (or other approved story) l An image / poem / short story provided in class

Your group's work will be assessed in the following forms:

Part A: Production Notebook (15%)

This is a record of your design and technical requirements as well as a prompt script in the form of a performance score. You compile one per group. It must include:

l Devisors and roles (Who are you and what role did you take - what were you each responsible for?) l Artistic Rationale (What were your aims? What did you set out to do? What was your source material?) l Technical and design requirements (Description of lighting requests / cues. You will be provided with a very

simple lighting rig and can select up to three 'looks'. Sound and / or music on USB and cue sheet. You can have up to three sound cues consisting of a sound effect or piece of music. Any design drawings of set, costumes or props and lists of what you need to source.)

l Performance Score (This is a record of your performance from beginning to end. Title and any artistic notes, characters / performers, setting, progression of action including spoken text, all technical cues as well as descriptions of any image, visual or movement based sections. This document will function as a record of the work as well as being the prompt script for the Hayman Theatre Production Coordinator (or other authorised personnel) to use during your examination.)

Part B: Performance (25%)

The process will be facilitated by your tutor and will be oriented along a timeline that will include: brainstorming, feedback on initial ideas, rehearsal time, presenting ideas for feedback, a showing, development of your ideas, production support and a performance.

Due Date: Dates for drafts (of your Production Notebook and your Performance) will be negotiated with you by your tutor over the semester. However, the final version of your Production Notebook and Performance will be due in the week of the 31st October when you will have a formal practical assessment. Please note that this assessment is predominantly marked as a group assignment. However, each individual will also be assessed individually on their process and performance (see marking schema for details).

Part C: Production Placement and Hayman Front of House (10%)

Production Placement (7 marks - 1 per hour): In order to prepare graduates who are job ready, an integral aspect of this unit is the integration of the Curtin Theatre Arts Course with the on campus Hayman Theatre Company. Each student enrolled in THTR1002 will receive a placement with the Hayman Theatre Company to assist your transition into the company. This assignment calls for a (minimum) seven-hour placement on a Hayman Theatre production. You will be assessed according to:

l initiative; l engagement; l collaboration.

It is your responsibility to contact your assigned director as soon as possible to arrange to commence your placement. This placement will likely involve one or more of the following (unless other arrangements are made with the Company’s Production Coordinator):

1. Assisting technical work, such as building and painting sets, setting up lighting or sound systems, making

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costumes, or organising properties.

2. Performing in a Hayman Theatre Company production (NB: This includes Upstairs Shows, Major Shows and Directing Shows).

You must fill out a timecard to record your work, and have it signed by the Production Coordinator or their appointee at the end of each shift. In the event that you have not been allocated a placement you should meet with the theatre’s Production Manager to obtain a timecard and discuss what you will do. It is advisable to meet with the Production Manager as early as possible to give yourself the best chance to work in areas or on productions that suit or interest you, and so that the Production Manager can ensure that all productions receive appropriate support. The schedule of productions and contact details for your director will be posted on Blackboard. All completed timecards must be returned to your tutor by the commencement of Week 15 (Study Week) unless other arrangements have been made.

N.B. Engagement with the Hayman Theatre Company forms an important part of the learning experience in Curtin’s Theatre Arts Course. Past graduate feedback suggests the experiential nature of learning through the integration of the Course with the Hayman Theatre Company has been most beneficial to their postgraduate careers.

In order to complete your placement you must enroll in and complete the online learning modules "Online Manual Handling Training" and the online “Whitecard” by 22nd August 2016, and submit evidence of your completion via the Turnitin link on Blackboard. Further information about these assessments is detailed under Additional Unit Information in this Unit Outline and on Blackboard.

Front of House (3 marks – 1.5 per FOH shift): As part of Theatre Arts ongoing integration with the Hayman Theatre production programme you will be welcomed into the company by ushering for two performances in the Semester 1 season. Front of House and associated staff are the first acquaintance that an audience makes with the world of a play. Accordingly, you will be assessed on the following criteria:

l promptness and reliability; l appropriate clothing; l appropriate exchanges with audience members.

Given the variety of different plays and director’s visions etc., what is appropriate for one play may not be for another. It is your responsibility to seek the guidance of the Hayman Theatre Manager, Leigh Brennan, on appropriate behavior and dress for the production you attend as Front of House. You need to organise and attend your two ushering commitments for the semester by contacting Leigh Brennan on 9266 7026 ([email protected]) or in person in the Hayman Theatre office (102.201).

Pass requirements

There are two requirements to achieve a ‘pass’ grade in the unit.

1. An overall mark of 50% across the different assessments in the unit, and 2. All assessments must be attempted and submitted.

Failure to attempt and submit an assessment will result in a ‘Fail-incomplete’ grade for the unit irrespective of the mark achieved.

 

Fair assessment through moderation

Moderation describes a quality assurance process to ensure that assessments are appropriate to the learning outcomes, and that student work is evaluated consistently by assessors. Minimum standards for the moderation of assessment are described in the Assessment and Student Progression Manual, available from policies.curtin.edu.au/policies/teachingandlearning.cfm

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Late assessment policy

This ensures that the requirements for submission of assignments and other work to be assessed are fair, transparent, equitable, and that penalties are consistently applied.

1. All assessments students are required to submit will have a due date and time specified on this Unit Outline. 2. Students will be penalised by a deduction of ten percent per calendar day for a late assessment submission

(eg a mark equivalent to 10% of the total allocated for the assessment will be deducted from the marked value for every day that the assessment is late). This means that an assessment worth 20 marks will have two marks deducted per calendar day late. Hence if it was handed in three calendar days late and given a mark of 16/20, the student would receive 10/20. An assessment more than seven calendar days overdue will not be marked and will receive a mark of 0.

Assessment extension

A student unable to complete an assessment task by/on the original published date/time (eg examinations, tests) or due date/time (eg assignments) must apply for an assessment extension using the Assessment Extension form (available from the Forms page at students.curtin.edu.au/administration/) as prescribed by the Academic Registrar. It is the responsibility of the student to demonstrate and provide evidence for exceptional circumstances beyond the student's control that prevent them from completing/submitting the assessment task.

The student will be expected to lodge the form and supporting documentation with the unit coordinator before the assessment date/time or due date/time. An application may be accepted up to five working days after the date or due date of the assessment task where the student is able to provide an acceptable explanation as to why he or she was not able to submit the application prior to the assessment date. An application for an assessment extension will not be accepted after the date of the Board of Examiners' meeting.

Deferred assessments

Supplementary assessments

Supplementary assessments are not available in this unit.

Reasonable adjustments for students with disabilities/health circumstances likely to impact on studies

A Curtin Access Plan (CAP) is a document that outlines the type and level of support required by a student with a disability or health condition to have equitable access to their studies at Curtin.  This support can include alternative exam or test arrangements, study materials in accessible formats, access to Curtin’s facilities and services or other support as discussed with an advisor from Disability Services (disability.curtin.edu.au).  Documentation is required from your treating Health Professional to confirm your health circumstances.

If you think you may be eligible for a CAP, please contact Disability Services. If you already have a CAP please provide it to the Unit Coordinator at the beginning of each semester.

Referencing style

The referencing style for this unit is APA 6th Ed.

More information can be found on this style from the Library web site: http://libguides.library.curtin.edu.au/referencing.

Copyright © Curtin University. The course material for this unit is provided to you for your own research and study only. It is subject to copyright. It is a copyright infringement to make this material available on third party websites.

If your results show that you have been granted a deferred assessment you should immediately check OASIS for details.

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Academic Integrity (including plagiarism and cheating) Any conduct by a student that is dishonest or unfair in connection with any academic work is considered to be academic misconduct. Plagiarism and cheating are serious offences that will be investigated and may result in penalties such as reduced or zero grades, annulled units or even termination from the course.

Plagiarism occurs when work or property of another person is presented as one's own, without appropriate acknowledgement or referencing. Submitting work which has been produced by someone else (e.g. allowing or contracting another person to do the work for which you claim authorship) is also plagiarism. Submitted work is subjected to a plagiarism detection process, which may include the use of text matching systems or interviews with students to determine authorship.

Cheating includes (but is not limited to) asking or paying someone to complete an assessment task for you or any use of unauthorised materials or assistance during an examination or test.

From Semester 1, 2016, all incoming coursework students are required to complete Curtin’s Academic Integrity Program (AIP). If a student does not pass the program by the end of their first study period of enrolment at Curtin, their marks will be withheld until they pass. More information about the AIP can be found at: https://academicintegrity.curtin.edu.au/students/AIP.cfm

Refer to the Academic Integrity tab in Blackboard or academicintegrity.curtin.edu.au for more information, including student guidelines for avoiding plagiarism.

Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Expectations Curtin students are expected to have reliable internet access in order to connect to OASIS email and learning systems such as Blackboard and Library Services.

You may also require a computer or mobile device for preparing and submitting your work.

For general ICT assistance, in the first instance please contact OASIS Student Support: oasisapps.curtin.edu.au/help/general/support.cfm

For specific assistance with any of the items listed below, please contact The Learning Centre: life.curtin.edu.au/learning-support/learning_centre.htm

l Using Blackboard, the I Drive and Back-Up files l Introduction to PowerPoint, Word and Excel

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Additional information Your Responsibilities in the Unit:

Theatre Arts units make considerable demands on students to be responsible members of an ensemble. Accordingly, punctuality, attendance and thorough preparation are vital. Should you have difficulty meeting your obligations, you should contact your group and your lecturer as soon as possible. Do not let problems fester. Seek help early!

Rehearsal/Workshop Kit:

Theatre Arts classes are experiential and physically active. You need to ensure you bring along the following items to enable you to participate in class/rehearsals effectively:

l Loose clothing that allows for freedom of movement l List of Action Words l Pencil and sharpener

Looking after yourself and others:

Performing can be both physically and emotionally demanding. As a member of an ensemble you have a responsibility to take care of both yourself and others. It is always worthwhile advising your tutor of any prevailing health issues you have that may impact on your capacity to participate in an exercise or rehearsal as directed. Be respectful at all times of others and of physical and emotional boundaries (keep an open dialogue to avoid confusion). Ensure you have adequately warmed up for any task that you undertake. If you are feeling faint, dizzy, or overwhelmed remove yourself from the exercise and advise your tutor. Identify any risks associated with a particular activity and/or space and plan your actions accordingly. Your safety and those who you are working with should be your first priority.

The Hayman Wiki:

An online hub for information relating to the Hayman Theatre Company can be assessed here:

https://curtinmcca.atlassian.net/wiki/display/HT

The Ethos of the Ensemble:

Theatre is a collaborative discipline. By enrolling in Theatre Arts units you are becoming a member of an ensemble. Members of an ensemble are responsible to not only deliver on their personal responsibilities, but also to actively contribute to the success of the ensemble overall. This ethos of the ensemble underpins all the work we do in Theatre Arts Units.

Incidental Fees:

One or more incidental fees have been approved and apply to this unit.  These essential fees cover a number of costs that are not included in the unit tuition fee.

Payment of incidental fees is compulsory, with non-payment resulting in the application of a student sanction preventing both access to results and course graduation.

More detailed information about respective incidental fees (and a breakdown of each fee) is available at: http://fees.curtin.edu.au/other.cfm

Students who have previously obtained a White Card in a Theatre Arts Unit are exempt from paying the Incidental Fee for this unit.

Enrolment

It is your responsibility to ensure that your enrolment is correct - you can check your enrolment through the eStudent option on OASIS, where you can also print an Enrolment Advice.

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Student Rights and Responsibilities It is the responsibility of every student to be aware of all relevant legislation, policies and procedures relating to their rights and responsibilities as a student. These include:

l the Student Charter l the University's Guiding Ethical Principles l the University's policy and statements on plagiarism and academic integrity l copyright principles and responsibilities l the University's policies on appropriate use of software and computer facilities

Information on all these things is available through the University's "Student Rights and Responsibilities" website at: students.curtin.edu.au/rights.

Student Equity There are a number of factors that might disadvantage some students from participating in their studies or assessments to the best of their ability, under standard conditions. These factors may include a disability or medical condition (e.g. mental illness, chronic illness, physical or sensory disability, learning disability), significant family responsibilities, pregnancy, religious practices, living in a remote location or another reason. If you believe you may be unfairly disadvantaged on these or other grounds please contact Student Equity at [email protected] or go to http://eesj.curtin.edu.au/student_equity/index.cfm for more information

You can also contact Counselling and Disability services: http://www.disability.curtin.edu.au or the Multi-faith services: http://life.curtin.edu.au/health-and-wellbeing/about_multifaith_services.htm for further information.

It is important to note that the staff of the university may not be able to meet your needs if they are not informed of your individual circumstances so please get in touch with the appropriate service if you require assistance. For general wellbeing concerns or advice please contact Curtin's Student Wellbeing Advisory Service at: http://life.curtin.edu.au/health-and-wellbeing/student_wellbeing_service.htm

Recent unit changes Students are encouraged to provide unit feedback through eVALUate, Curtin's online student feedback system. For more information about eVALUate, please refer to evaluate.curtin.edu.au/info/.

Recent changes to this unit include:

Adjustments have been made to the level of production values and the emphasis on practical work in the theatre in response to staff and student feedback. Production values previously emphasised in this unit will now be focussed on more specifically in the third year 'Devising Theatre' unit that builds on this foundation.

To view previous student feedback about this unit, search for the Unit Summary Report at https://evaluate.curtin.edu.au/student/unit_search.cfm. See https://evaluate.curtin.edu.au/info/dates.cfm to find out when you can eVALUate this unit.

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Program calendar

Week Begin Date

Lecture / Seminar Workshop Readings / Assessment Due

1. 1-Aug Unit Overview and organisation of placements

 

Set Assessments One and Two

Any resources for next week

Reading 1: Robert Lepage

2. 8-Aug Overview of contemporary theatre and the key practitioners

THEME: Feedback

Key Practitioner: Robert Lepage and RSVP cycles

Introduction to Devising

Workshop on Robert Lepage: RSVP cycles

Theme based - Generating Content

COLLECT AVAILABILITIES

Reading 2: Anne Bogart

 

White card / manual handling deadline Friday 12th August

3. 15-Aug THEME: Training

Key Practitioner: Anne Bogart and SITI Company

Workshop on Anne Bogart and SITI Company: Viewpoints and Composition

Adaptation - Manipulating Form

Reading 3 and 4: Jacques Lecoq / Theatre O

4. 22-Aug THEME: Physical Theatre

Key Practitioner: Jacques Lecoq

Workshop on Jacques Lecoq: Physical Theatre and the Autocours

Generating Physical Characters

Reading 5: Frantic Assembly

5. 29-Aug Tuition Free Week    

6. 5-Sep THEME: Dance / Theatre

Key Practitioners: Steven Hoggett and Scott Graham of Frantic Assembly

Workshop on Frantic Assembly / Dance Theatre process

Text and Movement

FORM GROUPS

Reading 5: Devising

Set Assessment Three

7. 12-Sep Group warm up – tutor led Devising workshop time Due: Assessment Two

8. 19-Sep Group warm up – tutor led Devising workshop time  

9. 26-Sep Tuition Free Week    

10. 3-Oct Presentation of ideas in class Devising workshop time Due: Assessment One

11. 10-Oct Technical briefing Devising workshop time  

12. 17-Oct Group warm up – tutor led Devising workshop time  

13. 24-Oct In class showings and feedback

Technical ideas presented to lecturers

 

Faculty of Humanities Department of Communication and Cultural Studies

 

 

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Week Begin Date

Lecture / Seminar Workshop Readings / Assessments Due

14. 31-Oct Time in theatre and devising workshop time

(Plkease note this week class will be in the Hayman Theatre)

  NB:  Performance Assessment Friday 4th November 9-5

Due: Assessment Three

15. 7-Nov Study Week    

16. 14-Nov Examinations    

17. 21-Nov Examinations    

Faculty of Humanities Department of Communication and Cultural Studies

 

 

THTR1002 Devising Fundamentals Bentley Campus 15 Jul 2016 Department of Communication and Cultural Studies, Faculty of Humanities

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The only authoritative version of this Unit Outline is to be found online in OASIS