THS 1002 Introduction to Theatre Company Practice

STAFFING:

REQUISITES:

SYNOPSIS:

This course is designed to introduce students to the organisation and collaborative nature of the work practices associated with the practise of a theatre company (the Performance Centre). Students engage in the planning and small scale execution of special performance-based projects including scene libraries, and a large scale children's theatre production. Students will study aspects of the Performance Centre and how it produces theatre performances in the Arts Theatre.

OBJECTIVES:

On successful completion of this course students will:

1. demonstrate a basic understanding of the processes, procedures and roles involved in managing a theatre company;
2. have had practical experience in planning, rehearsing, managing and implementing a performance project;
3. demonstrate a professional competence in team-based collaborative projects;
4. have begun to develop a "network" of theatre practitioners and procedures in the Department of Theatre.

TOPICS:

TEXT and MATERIALS required to be PURCHASED or accessed:

ALL textbooks and materials are available for purchase from USQ BOOKSHOP (unless otherwise stated). Orders may be placed via secure internet, free fax 1800642453, phone 07 46312742 (within Australia), or mail. Overseas students should fax +61 7 46311743, or phone +61 7 46312742. For costs, further details, and internet ordering, use the 'Textbook Search' facility at http://bookshop.usq.edu.au click 'Semester', then enter your 'Course Code' (no spaces).

Students should purchase a ring binder folder with loose leaf A4 pages for the collection and storage of materials for this class.

Students should also purchase a well-bound exercise book to be used as a journal.

Readings, video material and/or other documents will be made available to students by lecturers during classes.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

The LaSalle Theatre Company Constitution.

'NADIE' journal, was the 'National Australian Drama in Education' journal. Not held by USQ Library.

'Lowdown', Youth Performing Arts in Australia journal.

'Theatre Research International' (journal). Available: 1980- Oxford University Press in association with the International Federation for Theatre Research, Oxford.

STUDENT WORKLOAD REQUIREMENTS:

ASSESSMENT DETAILS:

NOTES:

1.

Further details and due dates for assessment will be advised on first day of class. Assessment may be subject to change in accordance with available projects.

2.

Further details and due dates for assessment will be advised on first day of class. Assessment may be subject to change in accordance with available projects.

3.

Further details and due dates for assessment will be advised on first day of class. Assessment may be subject to change in accordance with available projects.

IMPORTANT ASSESSMENT INFORMATION

1. Attendance requirements:
   It is the student's responsibility to attend and participate appropriately in all activities (such as lectures, tutorials, workshops, assigned production duties, rehearsals and public productions) scheduled for them, and to study all material provided to them or required to be accessed by them to maximise their chance of meeting the objectives of the course and to be informed of course-related activities and administration.
2. Requirements for students to complete each assessment item satisfactorily:
   To complete each of the assessment items satisfactorily, students must obtain at least 50% of the marks available for each assessment item.
3. Penalties for late submission of required work:
   If students submit assignments after the due date without prior approval of an extension from the examiner, then a penalty of 10% of the total marks available for the assignment will apply for each of the first FIVE working days late, after which a zero mark will be given.
4. Requirements for student to be awarded a passing grade in the course:
   To be assured of a passing grade, students must demonstrate via the summative assessment items, that they have achieved the required minimum standards in relation to the objectives of the course by: (i) satisfactorily completing and submitting all assignments and (ii) obtaining at least 50% of the total weighted marks for all summative assessment items and (iii) satisfactorily completing all assigned production duties in public productions.
5. Method used to combine assessment results to attain final grade:
   The final grades for students will be assigned on the basis of the weighted aggregate of the marks (or grades) obtained for each of the summative assessment items in the course.
6. Examination information:
   There is no exam for this course.
7. Examination period when Deferred/Supplementary examinations will be held:
   Given the details under (6) above, there are no deferred exams for this course. However, if any deferred/makeup work is granted, it would have to be submitted by a date set by the examiner.
8. University Regulations:
   Students should read USQ Regulations 5.1 Definitions, 5.6. Assessment, and 5.10 Academic Misconduct for further information and to avoid actions which might contravene University Regulations. These regulations can be found at the URL http://www.usq.edu.au/corporateservices/calendar/part5.htm or in the current USQ Handbook.

ASSESSMENT NOTES

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

1. In order to meet all objectives, but in particular Objective 3, it is envisaged that students will need to make a considerable amount of time available, outside of their timetabled classes, for group collaboration and rehearsals. Although this will not necessarily be every week of the semester, students must be present at visits by any guest speakers which occur outside of regular timetabling and workshops and be committed to the projects assigned to them. Extra time per week is conservatively estimated at 5-6 hours. Rehearsal for major production may require an extra 50 hours per week (during rehearsals.)
2. Since it is a requirement of the course that all items of assessment must be submitted any assignments which are beyond the 5 working day limit will not receive a mark, but must be of an acceptable standard. The assignments must be submitted by the end of the semester assessment period.