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; (Assessment items, Reflection Essay; and Archive refer)
2. taken responsibility for developing all production and rehearsal aspects of a production for public presentation (QUE-Fest or other assigned project/activity); (All assessment items refer)
3. applied directing/dramaturgical methods explored in Theatre production 1; (All assessment items refer)
4. developed connections with industry professionals via secondments and workshops. (Assessment items, Working Journal; and Archive refer)

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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NOTES:

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NB: NEW ASSIGNMENT SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS: All Faculty of Arts written assignments must be lodged in the Faculty Assessment Area on the Ground Floor of Q Block no later than 12 noon on the due date. 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 student's responsibility to attend and participate appropriately 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. For this course, class attendance consists of one 3 hour lecture/workshop per week, plus considerable hours of independent rehearsal and scheduled production work throughout semester.
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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