THS 3001 Theatre Production 1

STAFFING:

REQUISITES:

RATIONALE:

This course focuses on the interdependent relationship between theory and practice as it informs theatre practitioners.

SYNOPSIS:

This course focuses on the interdependent relationship between theory and practice as it informs theatre practitioners. Models of specific theatre methodologies will form the basis of exploration. Students will be encouraged to participate in small group activities in order to replicate and explore these models. The models will be experienced from the perspectives of director, dramaturg, performer, scripter, audience, etc. The course will culminate in small group work- in-progress presentations to either an in-house or appropriate public audience. Students will also explore collaborative models, theatre for youth models and playbuilding theories in preparation for QUE Fest (TP2).

OBJECTIVES:

On successful completion of this course students will have:

1. an advanced understanding of specific theatrical models which inform the use of body, space and text in performance;
2. a high level of expertise and participation in creating and producing a group-performance project as director, dramaturg, script-writer and performer;
3. a critical and applied knowledge of the relationship between theory and practice in contemporary theatrical performance;
4. an understanding of collaborative playbuilding methods.

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).

Scrapbooks/Journals

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

See the 'Directors in Perspective' series on Brecht, Strehler, Chaikin, Meyerhold, Brook

STUDENT WORKLOAD REQUIREMENTS:

ASSESSMENT DETAILS:

NOTES:

1.

Further details and due dates for assessment will be advised on the first day of class. Assessments 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