THS 3002 Theatre Production 2

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RATIONALE:

This course explores in greater depth the interdependent relationship between theory and practice as it informs theatre practitioners and academics.

SYNOPSIS:

Students will further develop and apply skills and knowledge developed in Theatre Production 1 in order to present a public performance. Students will develop skills and experience in all facets of the process of creating original theatre including dramaturgical research, data gathering, workshopping, scripting, directing, and analysis. Students may also be seconded to appropriate theatre companies, organisations and individuals to specialize in one particular area of interest.

OBJECTIVES:

On successful completion of this course students will have:

1. knowledge of the process involved in researching (dramaturgy) collaborative and mentoring processes involved in creating youth performance;
2. taken responsibility for developing all production and rehearsal aspects of a production for public presentation (QUE-Fest);
3. applied directing/dramaturgical methods explored in Theatre Production 1;
4. developed connections with industry professionals via secondments and workshops.

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).

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ASSESSMENT DETAILS:

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Students will be advised of the assessment due date.

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Students will be advised of the assessment due date.

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Students will be advised of the assessment due date.

IMPORTANT ASSESSMENT INFORMATION

1. Attendance requirements:
   It is the students' responsibility to attend and participate appropriate in all activities (such as lectures, tutorials, laboratories and practical work) 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, 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 obtaining at least 50% of the total weighted marks for all summative assessment.
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.

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