THS3005 Issues in Professional Development B

Contents

• Staffing
• Requisites
• Rationale
• Synopsis
• Objectives
• Topics
• Texts
• Reference materials
• Student workload
• Assessment details
• Important assessment information
• Assessment notes
• Other requirements
• Production date
• PDF version

STAFFING

REQUISITES

RATIONALE

Upon graduating most students will seek employment in the entertainment industry. A thorough knowledge and contextualisation of that industry is essential to ensure exiting students are work-ready.

SYNOPSIS

This course seeks to inform exit level students of the responsibilities, obligations and opportunities available for entertainment professionals in Australia. Students will examine the role of agents, contract law as it applies to practitioners, equity and access for performers as well as undertaking a broad investigation into the areas of work generation, self promotion, financial grants and further employment and/or study opportunities.

OBJECTIVES

On successful completion of this course students will be able to:

1. make informed decisions regarding self-generation of work as a professional entertainer;
2. prepare and present an audition and or screen test to professional standard;
3. demonstrate an informed awareness of the various roles and personnel associated with employment as a professional entertainment industry worker;
4. prepare and present a full curriculum vitae;
5. demonstrate an articulate presentation of self in the context of an interview.

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).

Compilation of a book of readings

REFERENCE MATERIALS

Reference materials are materials that, if accessed by students, may improve their knowledge and understanding of the material in the course and enrich their learning experience.

Australian Performing Arts Directory 2005 Edition Performance Media

Current Australia Council Annual Report - Theatre Board and Community Cultural Development Board

Current Queensland Arts Council Report

Current Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) Annual Report

MEEAA Awards

Other materials recommended by lecturer

www.dramabookshop.com. Search auditions; casting agents.

www.amazon.com. Search auditions; casting agents.

STUDENT WORKLOAD REQUIREMENTS

ASSESSMENT DETAILS

NOTES

1.

Due dates are provided at first class meeting of the term when guest examiners and performance dates have been finalised. Dates for submission of assignments will depend on dates of performances and availability of industry professionals and will be based on access and equity criteria. This assessment item is aligned with Objectives 1, 3, 4 and 5.

2.

This assessment item is aligned with Objective 2.

3.

This assessment item is aligned with Objectives 1 - 5.

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 successfully complete an individual assessment item, a student must achieve at least 50% of the marks or a grade of at least C-. This statement must be read in conjunction with Statement 4 below. Dates for submission of assignments will depend on dates of performances and availability of industry professionals and will be based on access and equity criteria.
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 receiving a passing grade a student must achieve at least 50% of the total weighted marks available for the course.
5. Method used to combine assessment results to attain final grade:
   The final grades for students will be assigned on the basis of the aggregate of the weighted marks 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

ASSESSMENT NOTES

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

1. Students will ensure sufficient financial resources for field trips and head shots. Inclusion in showcase is highly recommended.

This version produced 5 Mar 2008.